Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- CAS No.
- 144-55-8
- EC No.
- 205-633-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Characteristics
- Main Active Component: Sodium Bicarbonate
- Carrier: Polyethylene
- Delivery Form: White Granules
- Blowing Agent Reaction: Endothermic
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Application Properties
- Simple dosage into plastics processing machines
- Easy to disperse by low melt viscosity of polymer carrier
- Slow decomposition process
- Shortened cycle times with injection molding possible
- Improved mold filling and form keeping with TPE injection molding
- Effective gas: CO₂
- Examples of Uses
- Foam injection molding
- Foam extrusion
- Processing of plastics regrind into foamed parts
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Active Ingredient 72.0 % - Melting Point (Carrier) 100.0 °C - Gas Yield 105.0 ml/g - Decomposition Start 150.0 °C - Decomposition End 220.0 °C - Bulk Density 650.0 g/l - Dosing 0.5 - 2.0 % -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Toxicity
- The preparation is not toxic according to regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP).
- Not a dangerous good
- Food Contact
Declaration of conformity according to EU Regulation No. 10/2011 annex IV possible.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
- Polyethylene and Ethylene Copolymers
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene and Styrene Copolymers (HI-PS, ABS)
- TPE Blends
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Stable when stored in cool and dry place.