Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- CAS No.
- 18996-35-5
- EC No.
- 242-734-6
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Characteristics
- Main Active Component: Monosodium Citrate
- Carrier: Polyethylene
- Delivery Form: White Granules
- Blowing Agent Reaction: Endothermic
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Application Properties
- Simple dosage into plastics processing machines
- Easy to disperse by low melt viscosity of polymer carrier
- Slow decomposition process
- Risk of corrosion of low-alloyed equipment and molds
- Effective gas: CO₂
- Examples of Uses
- Injection molding of thermoplastic polymers
- Effective against sink marks and warpage of molded parts
- Foam injection molding
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active Ingredient | 22.0 | % | - |
| Melting Point (Carrier) | 100.0 | °C | - |
| Decomposition Start | 210.0 | °C | - |
| Bulk Density | 650.0 | g/l | - |
| Gas Yield | 20.0 | ml/g | - |
| Dosing (Sink Mark Prevention) | 0.5 - 1.0 | % | - |
| Dosing (Foam Injection Molding) | 2.0 - 4.0 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Toxicity
- The preparation is not toxic according to regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP).
- Not a dangerous good
- Food Contact
- Declaration of conformity according to EU Regulation No. 10/2011 annex IV possible.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
- Polyethylene and Ethylene Copolymers
- Polypropylene
- Polyphenylenoxide – Blends
- Polyamide
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- Cardboard Box of 25 kg net, 500 kg per pallet
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Stable when stored in cool and dry place.