Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- CAS No.
- 144-55-8
- EC No.
- 205-633-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Characteristics
- Main Active Component: Sodium Bicarbonate
- Carrier: Polyethylene
- Delivery Form: White Granules
- Blowing Agent Reaction: Endothermic
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- 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
- Shortened cycle times with injection molding possible
- Improved mold filling and form keeping with TPE injection molding
- Effective gas: CO₂
- Examples of Uses
- Foam injection molding
- Foam extrusion
- Processing of plastics regrind into foamed parts
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active Ingredient | 72.0 | % | - |
| Melting Point (Carrier) | 100.0 | °C | - |
| Gas Yield | 105.0 | ml/g | - |
| Decomposition Start | 150.0 | °C | - |
| Decomposition End | 220.0 | °C | - |
| Bulk Density | 650.0 | g/l | - |
| Dosing | 0.5 - 2.0 | % | - |
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
- Polystyrene and Styrene Copolymers (HI-PS, ABS)
- TPE Blends
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- Cardboard Box of 30 kg net, 600 kg per pallet
- PE-Bag of 25 kg net, 1250 kg per pallet
- Big Bag of 720 kg net
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Stable when stored in cool and dry place.