Purgex™ 461
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
Purgex™ 461 Commercial Purging Compound is a ready-to-use blend consisting of active ingredients with a polyethylene carrier. Purgex™ products have mechanical activity for efficient cleaning, foaming action for enhanced mixing and a lubricant for easy removal. Purgex™ thoroughly and safely cleans injection molding machines and hot runner systems.
Properties
- Physical Description
- Blend, polyethylene, and an active component
- Non-toxic, non-abrasive, and safe
- Ready to use and easy to remove
Product families
Applications
- Equipment & Parts
- Tooling & Moldmaking
Product Families
- Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Purgex
- End Uses
- Molds/Dies/Tools, Power/Other Tools, Pumps
- Functions
- Purging Agent
- Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion, Extrusion, Film Extrusion
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) , Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Markets
- Industrial
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Non Abrasive
- Non-Toxic
- Benefits and Features
Designed for blown film applications, Purgex™ 461 cleans the extruder, screen pack housing and die/manifold, removing all types of contamination and improving overall film appearance.; Effective for frequent purging schedules.; May be used in certain extrusion lines without removing the screen pack.; Thorough cleaning of melt pumps and is safely processed through dies as small as .030-inch (0.75mm).; Efficient removal of compostable and biodegradable resins.; With regular use, Purgex™ forms a temporary barrier which protects steel surfaces from oxidation, extending the cleaning process.
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
- Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Molds/Dies/Tools
- Power/Other Tools
- Pumps
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Purging Agent
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
