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METABLEN™ W 600A

METABLEN™ W 600A is an acrylic rubber-type impact modifier with good weatherability and hydrolysis resistance. It is used for polylactic acid (PLA), polycarbonate/polybutylene terephthalate (PC/PBT) and polycarbonate/polyethylene terephthalate (PC/PBT) in 3D printer filaments and aerospace, consumer goods, and electric and electronic applications.FeaturesHigh level of hydrolysis resistance Good impact strengthMaintains weather stability*METABLEN™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

Brand: METABLEN™ (20 products)

Functions: Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyesters, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Impact Modifier
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance,
Excellent Transparency Properties,
Good Impact Strength,
Good Weather Stability,
High Hydrolytic Stability,
High Impact Performance,
Hydrolysis Resistant,
Impact Resistance,
Improved Toughness
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 
Product Features
  • High impact strength
  • Hydrolysis resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics
Applications
Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Electrical & Electronic Systems
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Automotive Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),
Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA),
Polyamides,
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT),
Polycarbonates (PC),
Polyesters,
Polylactic Acid (PLA),
Polystyrenes (PS),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Recommended Applications
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Electric & Electronic
  • Aerospace & Aviation
  • Consumer goods

Applicable Polymers & Resins:

  • PC, PC polymer alloy, PVC etc.

Properties

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

Technical Details & Test Data

Impact Modifier for PLA
Impact Modifire Dosage

Charpy Impact Strenght

 Transparency MFR
190°C, 1.2kgf		 Hydrolysis property
(MFR after PCT)
(phr) (kJ/m2) T.T. (%) Haze (%)   24 hr
(g/10min)		 48 hr
(g/10min)
Blank 0 2 92.7 1.6 7.4 16.8 54.5
W-600A 3 2.6 93.2 2.9 7.3 - -
5 2.8 92.1 4.4 6.5 13 31.5
Silicone/Acrylic IM 3 2.6 92.8 1.8 6.4 - -
5 2.8 92.5 2.4 6.4 17.9 45.5
Butadienyl IM 5 3 72.3 67.3 6.2 16 47.2

 

Formulation (set value)
PLA/Impact modifier = 100 / 3 , 5
PLA ; MFR = 8g/10min

Evaluation (set value)
*Charpy impact strength; ISO 179, temperature ; 23°C
*Transparency; JIS K7105
*Melt flow rate (MFR); ISO 1133 , temperature ; 190°C , load ; 1.2kgf
*Hydrolysis property; The result is shown by MFR after PCT.
*PCT condition; temperature ; 60°C, humidity ; 95%RH, test time ; 0,24,48hr.

METABLEN™ W 600A - Impact Modifier For Pla

W-600A provides impact strength, transparency and hydrolysis property balance compared with other IM.

Impact Modifier Technology
  • METABLEN has various materials such as acrylic, silicone/acrylic, and butadiene.
  • Shell (graft) gives rubber particles suitability to matrix resin.
  • W-600A is acrylic rubber type impact modifier.

METABLEN™ W 600A - 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 ++ ++ -
Impact Modifier for PBT

METABLEN™ W 600A - Impact Modifier For Pbt

Formulation (set value)
PBT/Impact modifier = 100-x / x
PBT; MFR = 27 g/10 min (250°C, 2.12N)


Evaluation (set value)
*Charpy impact strength; ISO 179, temperature ; 23°C
*Melt flow rate (MFR); ISO 1133 , temperature ; 250°C , load ; 2.21N
*Hydrolysis property; The result is shown by MFR after PCT.
*PCT condition; temperature ; 120°C, humidity ; 100%RH, test time ; 10 hr.