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Struktol Company of America, LLC WA 48A

Struktol Company of America, WA 48A - A highly effective processing aid mainly used for specialty polymers. It contains a combination of zinc soaps and fatty acid esters tailor-made for use in epichlorohydrin rubber (ECO) to improve flow properties and release.

Functions: Processing Aid

Chemical Family: Fatty Acid Esters

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Applications & Uses

Markets
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Use Level
1 to 2%
Recommended Applications

STRUKTOL® WA 48 is a highly effective processing aid that is mainly used for special polymers. STRUKTOL® WA 48 containes a combination of zinc soaps and fatty acid ester tailor-made for use in epichlorohydrin rubber (ECO) to improve flow properties and release. STRUKTOL® WA 48 will also improve extrusion profiles of polyblend (NBR/PVC) compounds. For best release properties, the above product should be added on finalizing.

Properties

Physical Form
CLTE - Transverse (-22 to 86°F)
Amber pastilles
Appearance
Amber Pastilles
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dropping Point82-92°C-
Specific Gravity1.01--

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage and Packaging

Storage Stability :

At least 2 years under normal storage conditions

Packaging :

25 kg. PE bags