Cel-Span® CFA 899

Cel-Span® CFA 899 is a 40% active endothermic foaming agent concentrate recommended for extrusion applications for a variety of thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, styrene, MPPO, and ABS. Cel-Span® CFA 899 is recommended for extrusion, and structural foam molding of applications that require a very fine cell structure compared to a typical endothermic foaming agent in esthetic applications.

Brand: Cel-Span (30 products)

Functions: Foaming Agent

Chemical Family: Carbonates

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

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Profiles, Rigid Films, Rigid Packaging

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

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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: 1.0-2.0%
Nucleation of direct gas foamed: 0.5-1%
Gas counter pressure: 1.0-2.5%
Structural foamed molding: 1.5-2.5%

Properties

Appearance

Natural White Pellets

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature	380 - 425	°F	-
Gas Volume	50-60	g/cc	-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags,
Boxes

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling: Cel-Span® CFA 899 is packaged in 55 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.