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PAL® compounds

PAL® compounds are environmentally sustainable, 100% recyclable, olefin based alternative used to replace melt extruded flexible PVC. When PAL compounds are used in place of flexible PVC, they approximate the look and feel of flexible PVC but are completely 100% PVC free.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
  • Polyolefins

Other characteristics

Brand
PAL
Polymer Name
Polyethylene (unspecified)
Color
  • Custom
  • Natural
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industrial
Appearance

They are available in a cylindrical pellet geometry with a free flowing size range of 35 pellets per gram to 90 pellets per gram. PAL compound pellets are non-dusting.

Flame Rating
  • ASTM E84 Class 1
  • MVSS-302
  • NFPA-701
  • UL 94 V1
  • UL 94 V2
Technology
Plastics
Specifications

Listed below are a few of the more common specifications VersaCHAR compounds are designed to pass:

Labeling Claims
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • Heavy Metal-free
  • Low VOC
  • Non-Toxic
  • Recyclable
  • Sustainable
Recommended Use

PAL compounds are fully custom engineered resin systems to be used as 100% usable compounds.

Material Features
  • Anti-Slip
  • Excellent UV Stability
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Scratch Resistance
  • Low Friction
  • Low VOC
  • Mar Resistant
  • Microbe Resistant
Processing Conditions

The following heat profile is a recommended starting point to properly melt extrude or extrusion coat the PAL polymers onto desired substrates. Other heat profiles can be used depending on the custom tailored solution we can provide you for your specific application:

Certifications and Compliance
UL 94
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Appliances
  • Automotive Applications
  • Automotive Interior Parts
  • Cables
  • Housings
  • Industrial Applications
  • Siding Applications
  • Wires
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin

Technical data

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CharacteristicValue
Durometer (range start at about 60)Type “A’
Specific Gravity0.9

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