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Endex 1041™

Endex 1041™ is a chemical foaming agent which utilizes innovative technology to produce superior quality foamed products. It has a high gas yield and the fast response time typical of exothermic chemical foaming agents, and generates fine, closed-cell foams, which result in moldings and extrusions of high quality.

Brand: Endex 1041 (1 products)

Functions: Foaming Agent, Processing Aid

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Injection Molding, Rotational Molding, Structural Foam Molding

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Foaming Agent,
Processing Aid
Active Ingredients
Azodicarbonamide
Characteristics
Exothermic decomposition
Technologies
Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Processing Aids
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Processing Aids

Applications & Uses

Markets
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Industrial — Other Industrial Applications
Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Jacketing & Insulation
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Blow Molding,
Extrusion,
Film Extrusion,
Injection Molding,
Rotational Molding,
Structural Foam Molding
Intended Uses

Endex 1041™ is intended for use in a wide variety of processes, including:

  • Injection molding for sink mark elimination and warp reduction
  • Structural Foam molding
  • Gas Counter-pressure foam molding
  • Nitrogen SFM for finer cell structures and extra weight reduction
  • Gas Assist molding for extra weight reduction and sink elimination
  • Extrusion of Sheet, Film, and Profiles, Wire & Cable insulation
  • Blow Molding, Rotational Molding
Use level

Endex 1041™ use levels will vary with the application, but the following guidelines can be used as a starting point. Optimization for each application is recommended:

  • Structural Foam Molding 1.00 %
  • Sink Mark Elimination 0.20 %
  • Nitrogen Foam Molding 0.25 %
  • Extrusion and Blow Molding 0.20 %

Properties

Physical Form
Pellets,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Gas Volume45 - 55cc/gram CO2-
Process Temperatures180 - 200 (355 - 395)°C (°F)-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FDA 21 CFR 175.300,
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600,
FDA 21 CFR Regulations
Physiology

Approved for food contact applications, FDA 175.300, 177.1210, 177.2600

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Boxes,
Cartons
Standard Packaging

25 KG cartons, or 500 KG boxes, 1000 LB boxes (USA only)