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Identification & Functionality
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- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Applications
- Impact modifier for full range of unfilled polyamides for temperatures as low as -20°C. Level of improvement obtained is a function of the OPTIM® E-131 addition level.
- Impact modifier for mineral & glass filled polyamides
- Adhesion promoter between metal, glass and engineering plastics with polyolefins.
- Processing Conditions
- OPTIM® E-131 can be added to Polyamides to achieve good dispersion of fillers within the polymer matrix thereby obtaining best properties.
- Maximum processing temperature should not generally exceed 290°C.
- At temperatures above 290°C, these specialty polymers can evolve low concentrations of fumes.
- If overheated, more extensive decomposition may occur due to exposure of overheated polymers to atmospheric oxygen.
- Adequate local ventilation should be provided to remove the fumes from the work area.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tensile Strength 5 MPa ASTM D638/2010 Percentage Elongation 825 % ASTM D638/2010 Tensile Modulus 2 MPa ASTM D638/2010 Flexural Modulus 19 MPa ASTM D790/2010 Flexural Strength 1 MPa ASTM D790/2010 - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Melting Temperature 80 °C DSC Vicat Softening Temperature 58 °C ASTM 1525/2010 - Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions MFI (at 190°C/2.16 Kg) 0.6 g/10min ASTM D1238 Density 0.874 g/cm³ ASTM D792 Bulk Density 0.49 g/ml PLUSS® method Bonded Maleic Anhydride High - PLUSS® method - Hardness
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Durometer Hardness 75 Shore A ASTM D2240/2004 Durometer Hardness 19 Shore D ASTM D2240/2004
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
- OPTIM® speciality polymers are supplied in pre-dried form in 25 Kg (55 lbs) PE lined, HD woven sack-laminated paper bags and 750 Kg (1650 lbs) FIBC’s.
- They should be stored in cool and dry place.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling Procedures
- OPTIM® E-131 should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area.
- It is recommended that prior to processing, the requisite quantity of material to be used should be dried in a hopper dryer or oven at 45-50°C for about 2 hours for obtaining best results.