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METABLEN™ A 3800

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METABLEN™ A 3800 is acrylic-modified polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that can be used as an anti-dripping agent for flame retardant formulations. It can be used for PC and alloy in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and electric and electronics applications.BenefitsResins with METABLEN™ A-3800 and flame retardant achieve V-0 in UL-94 testingImproves melt tensionIncreases die swellEnhances surface appearanceIncreases foam expansion ratio FeaturesAnti-dripping capabilityEasy to handle and processFlame retardantGood mechanical propertiesDisperses better than standard PTFE powders *METABLEN™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

Functions: Anti-Drip Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC), Polyesters, Polyethylenes (PE), Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Compounding, Injection Molding, Structural Foam Molding

Synonyms: Fluon, Perfluoroethylene polymer, Poly(ethylene tetrafluoride), Polyperfluoroethylene, Polytetrafluoroethene, Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, Teflon, Tetrafluoroethene homopolymer, Tetrafluoroethene polymer, Tetrafluoroethylene homopolymer, Tetrafluoroethylene polymer, Tetrafluoroethylene resin

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates,

Fluoropolymers

Chemical Name

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Anti-Drip Agent

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Anti Dripping Capability,

Ease of Handling,

Flame Retardant,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Processability,

Good Surface Appearance,

High Dispersibility

METABLEN™ A: Features of Modified PTFE

METABLEN A-type can be used as processing aid and anti-dripping agent.
It consists of PTFE, modified by acrylic polymer hybrid technology.

METABLEN™ A 3800 - Metablen™ A: Features of Modified Ptfe

Product Benefits

PVC

  • Processability
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Dispersibility of Fillers
  • Productivity

Engineering Plastics

  • Mechanical Properties
  • Flame retardancy
  • Processability 

Polyolefins Elastomers

  • Processability
  • Flame retardancy
  • Dispersibility of Fillers
  • Productivity improvement 

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Polyamides,

Polycarbonates (PC),

Polyesters,

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polyolefins,

Polypropylenes (PP),

Polystyrenes (PS),

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blow Molding,

Compounding,

Injection Molding,

Structural Foam Molding

Electric Applications（Anti-dripping）

Housing(front panel)

  • FR-PC(/ABS)

 

Battery pack

  • FR-PC
  • FR-PC/TiO2/(GF)

 

Housing(Inner）

  • FR-PC/GF GF:30-50%

 

Housing(Outer）

  • FR-PC/GF GF:30-50%
  • FR-PC

 

Housing

  • FR-PC/GF GF:30-50%
  • FR-PA/GF

 

Battery charger cover

  • FR-PC
  • FR-mPPE

 

Anti-dripping

METABLEN™ A 3800 - Electric Applications（Anti-Dripping）

METABLEN A-3800 is anti-dripping agents for flame retardant formulation. This grades offer both anti-dripping effect and excellent appearance.

Recommended Applications

Anti-dripping for engineering plastics

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V0

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Flammability (UL-94V)
Composition  
PC Alloy 100 100 100 100
TPP (Flame retardant) 10 10 14 14
METABLEN A-3800   0.5   1.0
UL-94V-0 test result (1.6mmt, two, gates) (set value)  
UL-94V Fail V-0 Fail V-0
Total burning time (sec) 134 21 176 15
Dripping 8/10 0/10 9/10 0/10

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94

Technical Details & Test Data

METABLEN A-3800: Anti-Dripping Agent

Melt-tension

METABLEN™ A 3800 - Metablen A-3800: Anti-Dripping Agent

PC/METABLEN A-3800 = 100/0.6, 280ºC (set value)