PELESTAT LM230

Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Anti-Static Agent

Technologies

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Surface Modifiers

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Anti-Static,

Excellent Dispersibility,

Good Heat Sealing Response,

Low Melt Viscosity,

Low Melting Point,

Reduced Surface Resistivity

Features

• Low melting point
• Excellent dispersibility into PE
• Excellent heat sealability (Low melting point)y

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE),

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polypropylenes (PP)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Film,

Heavy Duty Bags,

Protective Coverings

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blown Film Extrusion,

Dry Blending,

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Appearance

Pale Yellow Pellet

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	approx. 115	°C	—
Adapted Thermoplastic Resins	PE blown film PE, PP extrusion sheet	—	—
Surface Resistivity (23°C 73°F, 50% R.H)	5×10^7	—	—
Melt Flow Rate (190°C (374°F), 21.18 N)	approx. 15	g/10min	—
Thermal Degradation Temperature	approx. 250	°C	—

Technical Details & Test Data

LDPE BLOWN FILM EXTRUSION

                

                                                                       Dosage (wt%)

 

TEM image (PELESTAT LM230 10wt%) Black stripes: PELESTAT LM230

 

<Matrix resin:>
LDPE① ［MFR＝0.3 g/10min］
<Extrusion and blown film conditions>
Temp.:170℃(338 °F) , Filmthickness: 50 mm, Blow rate：2

Effect of MFR(LDPE) on Surface resistivity

<Extrusion and blown film conditions>
Temp.:170℃ (338 °F), Filmthickness:50 mm, Blow rate：2

Temperature dependence on heat-sealing Strength

                                                           Heat-sealing temp. (℃)

 

Composition
LDPE①／PELESTAT LM230／Metallocene PE＝65 ／15 ／20 (wt%)

Extrusion and blown film conditions
Temp.:170℃(338 °F) , Filmthickness: 50 mm, Blow rate：2

Heat-sealing conditions
Both sides, Time:1 sec, Pressure:98 kPa

Effect of die temp on surface resistivity (Blown film)

                                                                         Die Temp.(℃)

 

<Composition>
LDPE① ／PELESTAT LM230
＝85／15(wt%)

<Extrusion and blown film conditions>
Temp.:170℃ (338 °F), Filmthickness:50～100 mm

Physical properties(Blown film)

Property (Units)	Test Method	Dosage (wt %)
		LDPE blank	PELESTAT LM230
		0	15 wt%
Surface resistivity*1 (Ω/sq.)	ASTM D257	10^16	10^10
Tensil Strength*2 (MPa)	ASTM D638	24	19
Fracture elongation (%)	ASTM D638	530	400
Haze (%)	JIS K 7105	7	14
Total light transmittance	JIS K 7105	91	89

*1 : 23℃ (73 °F), 50% R.H

<Extrusion and film conditions>
Temp.:170℃ (338 °F), Filmthickness:100 mm, Blow rate: 2

Polyethylene Resin used in the Evaluation

PE resin	Supplier	Grade	MFR [190℃(374 °F) ,21.18 N]
LDPE①	Japan Polyethylene Co.	LF128	0.3
LDPE②	UBE-MARUZEN POLYETHYLENE  Co.	F022	0.7
LDPE③	UBE-MARUZEN POLYETHYLENE Co.	F222	2.0
Metallocene PE	Japan Polyethylene Co.	KERNEL  KS340T	3.5

 

Hygroscopic Properties of PELESTAT LM230

                                                                          Time(hours)

<Testing conditions>
23 ℃ (73 °F)
50% R.H.

 

<Example of drying conditions >
Drying under reduced pressure
Vacuum : Below 1,300 Pa (0.2 psi)
Temperature : 70 – 80 ℃ (158 – 176 °F)
Duration : 2 – 3 hours

Hot-air drying
Temperature: 85 – 95 ℃ (185 – 203 °F)
Duration: 4 – 6 hours