OPTIM® B-025
OPTIM® B-025 is a maleic anhydride containing speciality copolymer. It is adequately polar to make it compatible with engineering plastics like PC, PBT and Nylons. It imparts enhanced impact properties in the process.
Product families
- Performance Additives
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- OPTIM
- Functions
- Compatibilizer, Coupling Agent, Impact Modifier
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonates (PC), Polypropylenes (PP)
- Applications
Impact modifier for PC, PBT and Nylons, and their alloys.; Chemical coupling agent in mineral and glass filled compounds.; Compatibilizers for blends such as PP/Nylons.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Super Sacks
- Material Features
- High Impact Performance
- Non-Hygroscopic
- Packaging Information
OPTIM® specialty polymers are supplied in pre-dried form in 25 Kg (55 lbs) PE lined, HD woven sack-laminated paper bags and 750 Kg (1650 lbs) FIBC's.. They should be stored in cool and dry place.
- Processing Conditions
OPTIM® B-025 can be used at compounding stage in extruder, as well as for in-situ modification of engineering polymers directly in molding operation.. During processing, the compounding parameters that result in optimized performance include extruder type, screw design, temperatures employed, screw speed, and material feeding system.
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Polyamides
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
- Polycarbonates (PC)
- Polypropylenes (PP)
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Compatibilizer
- Coupling Agent
- Impact Modifier
- Storage and Handling Procedures
OPTIM® B-025 is mildly hygroscopic and should be stored in a dry and cool area.. It is recommended that prior to processing, the required quantity of material should be dried in a hopper dryer or air circulating oven at 80- 90°C for about 2 hours for obtaining best results.
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFI (at 190°C/2.16 Kg) | 110 | g/10min | ASTM D1238 |
| Density | 0.91 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Bulk Density | 0.51 | g/ml | PLUSS® method |
| Bonded Maleic Anhydride | Very high | — | PLUSS® method |
Table 2 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 152 | °C | ASTM 1525/2010 |
Table 3 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durometer Hardness | 80 | Shore D | ASTM D2240/2004 |
