Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Active Ingredients
- ADCA, polycarbonic acid, carbonates
- Characteristics
- Exothermic decomposition
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Intended Uses
Endex 1042™ is intended for use in a wide variety of processes, including:
- Injection molding for sink mark elimination and warp reduction
- Structural Foam molding
- Gas Counter-pressure foam molding
- Nitrogen SFM for finer cell structures and extra weight reduction
- Gas Assist molding for extra weight reduction and sink elimination
- Extrusion of Sheet, Film, and Profiles, Wire & Cable insulation
- Blow Molding, Rotational Molding
- Use level
Endex 1042™ use levels will vary with the application, but the following guidelines can be used as a starting point. Optimization for each application is recommended:
- Structural Foam Molding 1.00 %
- Sink Mark Elimination 0.20 %
- Nitrogen Foam Molding 0.25 %
- Extrusion and Blow Molding 0.20 %
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Gas Volume | 45 - 55 | cc/gram CO2 | - |
| Process Temperatures | 180 - 200 (355 - 395) | °C (°F) | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Physiology
Approved for food contact applications, FDA 175.300, 177.1210, 177.2600
Packaging & Availability
- Standard Packaging
25 KG cartons, or 500 KG boxes, 1000 LB boxes (USA only)