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GENIOPLAST® Pellet S

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GENIOPLAST® Pellet S is a pelletized silicone gum formulation that contains a remarkably high loading of ultrahigh molecular weight (UHMW) siloxane polymer. It is primarily used as a plastic additive. Additionally, GENIOPLAST® Pellet S has the capability to enhance the burning characteristics of polyolefins when combined with halogen-free flame retardant fillers.

Functions: Melt Flow Agent, Processing Aid

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyolefins, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Chemical Family: Silicones

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Use Level
1 - 5 %, 0.1 - 1.0 %
Applications

Plastic Additives

Application Details
  • GENIOPLAST® PELLET S is an additive specifically designed for the compounding and masterbatch industry. Suitable equipment for compounding comprises twin-screw extruder, co-kneader and batch-mixer.
  • Because of its high thermal stability, GENIOPLAST® PELLET S can be applied over a wide temperature range, up to 300 °C (570 °F). Compounding and subsequent processing conditions are determined by the thermoplastic resin.
  • GENIOPLAST® PELLET S is added to for the compounding process. GENIOPLAST® PELLET S can be added at the feeding zone of the extruder either as pre-mix together with the resin polymer pellets or via separate feeding unit; it can also be added via side-feeder.
  • It is recommended to avoid pressure when feeding GENIOPLAST® PELLET S which may result in deformation of the pellets.

Additive for:

  • Polyolefin compounds
  • Engineering plastics compounds
  • TPE compounds

Properties

Properties
  • When added to thermoplastic resin systems at 0.1 % to 1 %, improved processing and flow of the resin is expected, including less extruder torque, less extruder die pressure, faster throughput, reduction of melt viscosity and better mold filling.
  • At higher addition levels, 1 % to 5 %, also improved surface properties are expected, including lower coefficient of friction and greater mar and abrasion resistance.
  • GENIOPLAST® PELLET S can also improve burning characteristics of polyolefins when applied in combination with halogen free flame retardant fillers.
  • GENIOPLAST® PELLET S is expected to give improved benefits compared to conventional lower molecular weight additives, e.g. less screw slippage, long-term low coefficient of friction, fewer paint and printing problems, and a broader range of performance capabilities.
  • GENIOPLAST® PELLET S does not contain any thermoplastic resin as a carrier but some quantity of fumed silica instead.
  • Fumed silica as a constituent of the pelletized formulation does not show any adverse effect in the application; it provides general compatibility with thermoplastic resin when used as a compounding additive in thermoplastic systems to impart benefits such as processing improvements and modification of surface characteristics.

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

GENIOPLAST® PELLET S is available in 15 kg and 270 kg cardboard box.