Resins and Additives
Canadian Plastics
HIPS EXTRUSION RESIN IDEAL FOR PACKAGINGBASF has commercially released 486N, a new high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) extrusion resin that offers excellent printability and chemical resistance properties....
HIPS EXTRUSION RESIN IDEAL FOR PACKAGING
BASF has commercially released 486N, a new high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) extrusion resin that offers excellent printability and chemical resistance properties.
The low levels of zinc (less than 50 ppm) and matte finish offered in 486N make the new grade ideal for a variety of packaging and other sheet extrusion applications.
BASF Canada 800-267-2955
PVC COMPOUNDS FROM REHAU
Although known as a supplier of plastic components for automotive, furniture and construction markets, REHAU will now offer its PVC compounds to the open marketplace.
One of the products introduced recently is Raupren 707, a melt processible rubber alloy. According to REHAU, it is the only material certified as a replacemnt for Alcryn 2070BK, a trademarked product from Ferro Corp.
REHAU provides both flexible and rigid PVC compounds, for extrusion and injection molding. The company provides custom formulating, local sales support and experienced technical service.
REHAU 800-247-9445
BLOWING AGENT SUITABLE FOR SINK REMOVAL
Holcocell is a new series of highly loaded, resin-encapsulated chemical blowing agents. Applications include structural foam molding, foam extrusions and sink removal. These concentrates offer 30 to 50% active ingredients, maximum gas yield, fast cycle times and dust free handling.
The dispersions are made without exposing the additives to a melt-temperature heat history. The product comes in a range of decomposition temperatures.
Holland Colours Canada 416-449-4344
FOAMING AGENT HELPS CUT CYCLE TIME
When molding relatively high shrink resins, such as polypropylene, processors often must hold the part in the mold under high pressure for a longer duration to prevent sink marks. But using Foamazol 62 from Bergen International, the internal foaming pressure created by the chemical foaming agent allows the processor to release the mold earlier, thereby reducing cycle time and eliminating sink marks for a Class A surface.
Foamazol 62 is available in pelletized masterbatches, and has been used with PP, ABS, polystyrene, PE and other thermoplastics.
Andicor Specialty Chemical Corp. 905-832-0127
