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PARALOID™ K-175
PARALOID™ K-175 is a lubricating process aid that offers superior clarity in rigid and flexible vinyl, while decreasing plateout during production.
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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: Dow PARALOID™ Plastic Additives
- Product: PARALOID™ K Processing Aids
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics | Silicones
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
This is a free-flowing acrylic process aid designed to improve the fusion, flow, strength and surface appearance of rigid or flexible vinyl.
Specifications
White, acrylic based polymer, free-floating white powder
Bulk Density 0.51(g/cc)
Specific Gravity: 1.05
Completely soluble in Acetone, THF, and Toluene
Primary Chemistry: Acrylic Processing Aid
Features & Benefits
Reduced waste
Increased thermal stability
Improved output rates
High impact strength for injection-molded parts
Increased surface tension for print-ability
Problems Solved
Plate-out issues in PVC and vinyl production processes
Printing issues on vinyl products due to the low surface tension
High reject and extended production cycles due to mixing and processing complications
Applications
K-175 improves the strength, flexibility and clarity of vinyl. It is used in the manufacturing of bottles, (calendared) film and sheet, as well as packaging applications.
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