Products in Building Materials: Good Thermal Stability

Tinuvin® 400 is a liquid hydroxyphenyl-triazine (HPT) UV absorber crafted to meet the stringent performance and durability requirements of solvent-borne and 100% solid automotive and industrial finishes. Renowned for its low color and stability, Tinuvin 400 is an excellent choice for coatings where low color characteristics are essential. Key features and benefits encompass high absorbance in the UV-B region, low color and migration, minimal interaction with metal catalysts and amine crosslinkers, and excellent photo performance.

Tinuvin® 249 is a liquid non-basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) formulated for coatings. Specifically designed to address challenges in solvent-based automotive, industrial, and decorative coatings where other HALS may fail due to basicity or compatibility issues. Key features and benefits include non-basic HALS composition, low viscosity, solvent-free nature, lack of interaction with acidic paint ingredients, high thermal stability, excellent color stability during shelf life, broad compatibility in solvent-based systems of varying polarity, non-exuding, and good long-term performance. Its chemical structure is a piperidine derivative.

Flytac 103 - 90 is a slightly yellow, transparent solid made from gum rosin through esterification with glycerol. This product has a high viscosity, low VOC, excellent heat and aging stability, excellent polymer compatibility, etc. Typical Uses EVA, SBS, SIS, and other hot melt adhesives due to their stability and excellent polymer compatibility. It can also be used in construction adhesives, rubber compounding, sealants, coatings, and other applications.

Dynasylan® SILBOND® Condensed serves as a raw material composed of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS; Si[OEt]4 ). This substance is utilized for acid- or alkali-catalyzed hydrolysis and subsequent condensation reactions, commonly known as the sol-gel process. The rate of gelation is influenced by the concentration of water and the pH.

Dynasylan® SILBOND® 40 is an ethyl polysilicate, emerges from partial hydrolysis of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS). This transformation converts ethoxy groups into hydroxyl groups, generating silanols. Subsequent condensation of silanols engenders siloxane bonds (-Si-O-Si-O-) and prompts eventual gelation. Often deployed as an intermediary, Dynasylan® SILBOND® 40 undergoes further hydrolysis to produce a binder suitable for diverse applications. These include inorganic zinc-rich primers, investment casting molds, ceramic shapes, coatings, and thermal insulation.

SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN ML6413 resin is an impact modified, flame retardant polycarbonate grade with Br- & Cl-free FR systems. It features improved light shielding capability with good flow, impact and thermal properties suitable for various applications.

Flytac 191’s is obtained by hydrogenating cracked C5 to achieve high-quality, multi-purpose, water-white thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin. This C5 hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin is mainly used for hot melt adhesives, and hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive tackifiers. It has good thermal stability, low odor, and good compatibility with SIS, APAO, etc.

DCL 386 Chromium Oxide Green, PG.17 (extra dark/camouflage) is a dark, stable green pigment that is unaffected by acids, alkalis, and solvents. It is heat stable and offers excellent lightfastness, weatherability, and high reflectivity in the infrared range, making it ideal for military and camouflage applications.

DCL 7254 DPP Red, PR.254 (BO type) is a medium red shade DPP pigment that offers excellent masstone weather fastness, heat stability, acid, alkali and solvent resistance. It is recommended for high-end coatings and high-end plastics applications, especially exterior uses where excellent fastness properties are required. Moreover, this pigment is FDA-approved.

DCL 301 Chromium Oxide Green, PG.17 (light shade, G4099 type) is a high-quality, clean, yellow-shade, very-stable green pigment that is unaffected by acids, alkalis, and solvents. It is heat-stable, offers excellent value, lightfastness, and weatherability, and is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297).

DCL 305 Chromium Oxide Green, PG.17 (medium shade, G6099 type) is a high-quality, clean, medium shade, very stable green pigment that is unaffected by acids, alkalis, and solvents. It is heat-stable, offers excellent value, lightfastness, and weatherability, and is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297).

DCL 1233 Carbazole Violet, PV.23 is a high-performance pigment with a bluish-violet color and high tint strength. It exhibits excellent fastness to light and weathering in most applications and is only slightly affected by reductions with titanium dioxide.

JetFil® T490 is an off-white, extremely platy talc. This product is used for enhancing stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose plastics applications, including sheet and thermoformed plastics. It could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

JetFil® P150 is an off-white, high-purity, extremely platy talc with more than 98% talc content. This product is recommended for improving stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose and commodity plastics applications. JetFil® P150 could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

JetFil® P500 is an off-white, high-purity, extremely platy, fine talc. It is recommended for improving stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose plastics applications, including sheets and thermoformed plastics. It could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

JetFil® T390 is an off-white, extremely platy talc. This product is recommended for improving stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose and commodity plastic applications, including wood-plastic composites. It could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

JetFil® T290 is an off-white, extremely platy talc. This product is recommended for improving stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose and commodity plastic applications, including wood-plastic composites. It could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

DCL 1816 Dianisidine Orange, PO.16 is a blue-shade Dianisidine Orange pigment designed for non-exterior film, blow molding, injection molding, and wire and cable applications. It offers very good heat stability up to 240°C and has a high tint strength compared to other orange color indices. DCC 1816 is considered to be the most cost-effective lead-free alternative to molybdate orange.

JetFil® T590 is an off-white, extremely platy, fine talc. This product is recommended for improving stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose plastics applications, including sheets and thermoformed plastics. It could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

JetFil® P350 is an off-white, high-purity, extremely platy talc with more than 98% talc content. This product is recommended for improving stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose and commodity plastics applications. JetFil® P350 could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

JetFil® P200 is an off-white, high-purity, extremely platy talc with more than 98% talc content. This product is recommended for improving stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose and commodity plastics applications. JetFil® P200 could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

CONSTAB ST 03001 LD is a product that functions as an antioxidant. It uses polyethylene (PE) as its carrier and features good thermal stability. This product belongs to the additive masterbatches and antioxidants and stabilizers families and is recommended for long-term heat stabilization, as well as oxydative induction time (OIT).

KAFRIT ST 0A880 LL is an antioxidant masterbatch tailored for injection molding processes. It enhances heat stability, making it ideal for sterilization, pipes, and injection molding applications. This masterbatch is compatible with both polyethylenes (PE) and resin-based compounds, ensuring versatility across processing methods. It boasts remarkable thermal stability, maintaining integrity even at high temperatures during processing. Additionally, it thwarts gel formation, promoting smoother molding. With excellent sterilizability, the material remains unaffected post-sterilization. It enhances processing stability, streamlining molding efficiency. Moreover, its recyclability aligns with industry sustainability standards.

CONSTAB ST 03200 PPR is an antioxidant masterbatch specifically designed for use in technical applications and pipes, providing long-term heat stability. The carrier materials for this master batch include polypropylenes (PP) and resin-based compounds, ensuring compatibility with various processing methods. Notably, it features good thermal stability, allowing it to maintain its properties even under prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Additionally, it is recyclable, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility in the industry.

CONSTAB ST 03003 PP is ideal for processing and long-term heat stabilization, especially in water pipes, dishwashers, and washing machines. It provides resistance against hydrolysis and water extraction. The product is effective during machine shut-down and start-up procedures and rework and can be used with regrind. It also offers stabilization during weekend shut-down and start-up procedures or flush cleaning of an extrusion line.

CONSTAB ST 03003 LD is a synergistic combination of antioxidants, improvement of the processing and long-term heat stabilization; rework of trimmings and other film scrap (recycling), and stabilization of the polymers in terms of the shut-down of the extrusion process. Start, stop, and process stabilizer, prolonged processing heat Very suitable when regrind is used. Polyethylene based.

CONSTAB UV 01370 PP offers a diverse range of high-performance uv-light stabilizers designed to meet extreme demands, including a 20% hals uv-light stabilizer for exceptional uv protection in outdoor environments and a hindered amine light stabilizer specifically formulated for thin films, demanding industrial outdoor applications, and colored films. These stabilizers provide: superior light and thermal stability high extraction resistance low volatility excellent process performance high melt flow stability improving color retention for enhanced product longevity.

KAFRIT ST 0A880 PP is an antioxidant masterbatch crafted for injection molding processes. It boasts heightened heat stability, rendering it suitable for sterilization, pipes, and injection molding applications. This masterbatch is compatible with both resin-based and polypropylene (PP) compounds, ensuring adaptability to various processing methods. Impressively, it maintains robust thermal stability even under high-temperature processing. Additionally, it excels in sterilizability, safeguarding material stability post-sterilization. Promoting processing efficiency, it facilitates smoother molding. Its recyclability underscores sustainability and environmental responsibility.

CONSTAB ST 03040 LD is a basic product that enhances process stabilization when combined with UV stabilization. It effectively improves heat stability during production, preventing changes in melt flow index and reducing gel formation. Suitable for processing, long-term heat stabilization, machine shut-down, and rework.

CONSTAB ST 06341 LD offers a product that significantly improves the oit (oxidative induction time) test and is highly recommended for use in recycled polymers. This phenol-free antioxidant acts as a process stabilizer. It serves the building and construction, printing, and packaging markets, emphasizing characteristics such as preventing gel formation, ensuring good thermal stability, maintaining processing stability, and being recyclable.

SperseStab™ 5153 is a mid-weight hindered amine light stabilizer with excellent permanence and compatibility with various filled systems, including carbon black, talc, CaCO3, Mg(OH)2, and others. This cost-effective product is ideal for roofing membranes, exterior packaging, and machine parts. The use of filled systems is becoming increasingly popular due to their structural, economic, and processing advantages. SperseStab™ 5153 can be used alone or in combination with other additives, including antioxidants, hindered amine light stabilizers, and UV absorbers. Other potential applications include filled nylon systems with SperseStab™ 5153 alone or in conjunction with other antioxidants.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-2300N is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. It offers a unique combination of properties such as enhanced resistance to heat and chemical attack, and exceptional physical toughness. Rotational molding and lining grades are formulated as free-flowing powders with specific particle morphologies to uniformly coat complex and challenging parts. It is used in rotational lining of components in the Chemical Process Industry (CPI) for fluid handling such as valves, pumps, pipes, fittings, tanks, and other intricate parts.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ Glass-Reinforced PF-21001 is a reinforced PFA compound designed for use in injection molding or extrusion applications where additional mechanical properties are required. The compound contains 25% glass fiber and 75% PFA, a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoroalkoxyethylene. These pre-pigmented black pellets are approximately 0.080 inches in diameter and 0.125 inches long, and are suitable for applications that demand the thermal and chemical resistance of PFA, along with the additional mechanical toughness provided by the glass fiber reinforcement.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® PTFE CD127E are white, free-flowing powders made by coagulating aqueous dispersions of polytetrafluoroethylene. These grades are high molecular-weight homopolymers with excellent thermal stability. The processes used to make CD127E do not use ammonium salts of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), making them an environmentally friendly option. They have been developed for paste extrusion into tapes, tubes, pipe liners, and coated wires, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM-730A is a modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) polymer. Unlike most other ETFE materials, LM-730A has a lower melting point of 225°C (compared to 260°C for most ETFE), improved chemical resistance and thermal stability, enhanced optical clarity, increased flexibility, and a higher limiting oxygen index of 40% (compared to 31% for most ETFE). It can be processed using conventional extrusion and injection molding techniques and is used for general-purpose extrusion and injection molding applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE TL-581 is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and abrasion, stress-crack resistance, and high fluidity. Various powder grades are available for different processing methods and application needs.