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Geniset® MD

Chemical Name
Sorbitol

Geniset® MD is an effective sorbitol based clarifier for polypropylene homo polymer and random copolymer that imparts excellent clarity and enhanced physical properties.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Granules
  • Powder
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Housewares; Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
  • Food & Beverage Packaging
  • Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper
  • Other Packaging & Paper Applications

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
  • Performance Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
  • Performance Additives

Other characteristics

Brand
Geniset
End Uses

Cosmetic Packaging, Food Containers, Front Spoiler, Household Goods, Housewares, Side Spoiler, Thermoformed Cups, Thermoformed Trays, Thermoforming Applications

Functions
Clarifier
Processing Methods
Blow Molding, Injection Molding, Thermoforming
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Polypropylenes (PP)
Markets
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Consumer Goods
  • Printing & Packaging
Features

Geniset MD is a second generation clarifying agent of polypropylene that is highly effective in reducing haze and improving stiffness. Increased crystallinity temperature also enables shorter molding cycles.

Technology
  • Elastomers
  • Plastics
Handling and Safety

In accordance with good industrial practice handle with care and prevent contamination of the environment. Avoid dust formation and ignition sources.

Application Guidelines
Geniset MD is used in concentration between 0.1% and 0.32% in polypropylene homopolymer and random copolymer.
Recommended processing temperature range
210 - 250°C
Best suitable polymer
Polypropylene
Chemical Inventories
  • AICS (Australia)
  • DSL (Canada)
  • ECL (Korea)
  • ELINCS (EU)
  • IECSC (China)
  • MITI Listed (Japan)
  • PICCS (Phillipines)
  • TSCA (USA)
Certifications and Compliance
REACH (Europe)
Compatible Polymers and Resins
Polypropylenes (PP)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Cosmetic Packaging
  • Food Containers
  • Front Spoiler
  • Household Goods
  • Housewares
  • Side Spoiler
  • Thermoformed Cups
  • Thermoformed Trays
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Clarifier
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Blow Molding
  • Injection Molding
  • Thermoforming

Technical data

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1 row
CharacteristicValueUnit
Molecular WeightMolecular Weight386.5

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