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Cel-Span® CFA 800

Cel-Span® CFA 800 is an endothermic foaming agent concentrate recommended for injection molding & extrusion applications for a variety of thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, styrenics, MPPO and ABS. Cel-Span® CFA 800 is recommended for extrusion, and structural foam molding of polyolefins, polystyrene, MPPO and ABS. This product exhibits a very fine cell structure compared to a typical endothermic foaming agent in extrusion applications. This product has been engineered to eliminate splay and to exhibit good surface esthetics for solid injection foam parts.

Brand: Cel-Span (30 products)

Functions: Foaming Agent

Chemical Family: Carbonates

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyethylenes (PE), Polystyrenes (PS)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Profiles, Rigid Films, Rigid Packaging

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Carbonates
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Foaming Agent
Technologies
Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Processing Aids
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Processing Aids

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Extrusion: 1-3%
  • Nucleation of direct gas foamed: 0.5-1%
  • Gas counter pressure: 2-3%
  • Structural foamed molding: 2-3%

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Interior Fixtures,
Other Building Materials
Automotive & Transportation — Other Automotive & Transportation Applications
Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications
Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Other Electrical & Electronics Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Other Packaging Materials
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),
Polyethylenes (PE),
Polystyrenes (PS)
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Profiles,
Rigid Films,
Rigid Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion,
Injection Molding

Properties

Appearance
Natural White Pellets
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature380 - 550°F-
Gas Volume (temperature depended)30-40cc/gm-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Boxes

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Cel-Span® CFA 800 is packaged in 50 lb. plastic bags or 1,100 lb. gaylord boxes. We recommend this product be kept closed and stored in the original container, away from light, heat, and highly humid environments. No adverse health effects from the use of Cel-Span® CFA 800 are known.