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METABLEN™ C 223A

METABLEN™ C 223A is a butadiene-based rubber and graft copolymer. It is used as an impact modifier for ABS, polyamides, PC, PLA, and other matrix resins in automotive and transportation, electrical and electronics, and consumer goods applications.FeaturesImpact resistanceSuper high impact strength in all temperatures*METABLEN™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

Brand: METABLEN™ (20 products)

Chemical Family: Butadienes

Functions: Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC), Polyesters, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Aerospace Applications, Appliances, Automotive Applications, Automotive Electronics, Construction Applications, Consumer Applications

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Butadienes
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Impact Modifier
Technologies
Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Performance Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Excellent Dispersibility,
Flame Retardant,
Good Impact Strength,
Good Mechanical Properties,
Good Processability,
High Impact Performance,
Impact Resistance,
Improved Toughness
Product Features

High impact strength in all temperature zone

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
Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics
Applications
Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Electrical & Electronic Systems
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Structural Components
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Automotive Electronics,
Consumer Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),
High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS),
Polyamides,
Polycarbonates (PC),
Polyesters,
Polylactic Acid (PLA),
Polypropylenes (PP),
Polystyrenes (PS),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO)
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Aerospace Applications,
Appliances,
Automotive Applications,
Automotive Electronics,
Construction Applications,
Consumer Applications
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion,
Injection Molding
Recommended Applications
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Electric & Electronic
  • Aerospace & Aviation
  • Consumer goods

Applicable Polymers & Resins:

  • PC, PC polymer alloy, PVC, PLA, ABS, HIPS, PS etc.

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size0.1 - 1ÎĽm

Technical Details & Test Data

Metablen's Impact Modifier Technology

METABLEN™ C 223A - Metablen'S Impact Modifier Technology

Particle size: 0.1~1ÎĽm
 

Rubber type Rubber elasticity (at R.T.) Rubber elasticity (at low temp.) Weatherability
Acrylic ++ + ++
Silicone/Acrylic ++ ++ ++
Butadiene ++ ++ -

METABLENT C-223A is silicone-acrylic rubber type impact modifier

Impact Modifier for PC

Impact Modifier

 Izod Impact strength

Flexural Modulus
(23°C, kg/cm²)
(1/4’’, kg cm/cm²)
23°C 0°C -30°C
Blank 20 18 17 22900

C - 223A

 5phr 82 78 31 21000
10phr 75 65 45 19900

Acrylic IM

 5phr 80 70 18 21200
10phr 73 50 29 20600

Other Butadienyl IM

 5phr 69 65 25 21400
10phr 59 50 38 20000

 

Formulation (set value):
Polycarbonate (PC): Mw=25,000

Evaluation (set value):
Izod impact strength : ASTM D-245 mold notch
Flexural Modulus : 1/8"x1/2" Span Length : 50mm

C-223A shows better impact strength than other impact modifiers even at below freezing point.

Improved Plastic Toughness

METABLEN™ C 223A - Improved Plastic Toughness