Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Application
Use in injection molding and extrusion applications where very fine and uniform cells are required. Especially recommended for nucleation of direct gassed polystyrene foams.
- Processing Recommendations
Maximum gas yields are achieved when processing temperatures of 185-230° C (365-446° F) are reached
Properties
- Appearance
- White to Slightly Grayish Pellets
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Use Level - Injection Molding (for chemical foam) | 0.5-2.0 | % | - |
Use Level - Extrusion (For nucleation) | 0.2-1.5 | % | - |
Use Level - Extrusion (For chemical foam) | 0.5-2.5 | % | - |
Decomposition Range (Beginning at) | 145 (293) | °C (°F) | - |
Processing Recommendations (Maximum gas yields are achieved when processing temperatures of) | 185-230 (365-446) | °C (°F) | - |
Processing Temperature (Max gas yields) | 185-230 (365-446) | °C (°F) | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability