Polyvel CAP10

Polyvel CAP10 is a highly dispersed clarifying agent for polypropylene homo and copolymers. CAP10 increases the number of polypropylene crystals growing from the molten resin. This results in spherulite sizes below the wavelength of light thereby reducing light refraction.

Properties

Physical Form: Masterbatch
Pellets
Solid

Product families

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Product Families

Plastics — Masterbatches

Additive Masterbatches

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Performance Additives

Other characteristics

Carrier: Polypropylenes (PP), Resin-based
Polypropylenes (PP)
Resin-based
Features: Clarity, Dimensional Stability, Fast Molding Cycle, Free Flowing, Good Impact Strength, High Gloss
Functions: Clarifier
Markets: Printing & Packaging
Use Levels: 1.0 - 1.25
Regulations: CAP10 has FDA acceptance for use in food contact applications under 21 CFR 177.1520c.
Technology: Plastics
Material Features: Clarity
Dimensional Stability
Fast Molding Cycle
Free Flowing
Good Impact Strength
High Gloss
Small Crystals Provide: Improved clarity; Higher gloss; High impact strength; Faster molding cycle time (PP solidification at a higher temperature); More dimensional stability
Certifications and Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Clarifier

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Carrier Resin	Polypropylene	—
Pellet Count	35	Pellets/ gram
Clarifying agent concentration	10	%