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ROYALTUF™ 498
ROYALTUF™ 498 a maleic anhydride grafted EPDM used for increasing low-temperature impact resistance of polyamides. It is ideal for recycled polyamide compounds.
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- Manufacturer: SI Group
- Product Line: SI Group Polymer Modifiers
- Product: ROYALTUF™ Impact Modifiers
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
ROYALTUF™ 498 is a maleic anhydride grafted EPDM impact modifier for polyamides. Imparts "super tough" properties to nylon when used at a 20% load rate. As a result of having an amorphous backbone, ROYALTUF™ 498 improves impact resistance when used at temperatures as low as -46 °C.
Specifications
Appearance: Off-white rubbery pellet
EPDM Backbone: Amorphous elastomer
Mooney Viscosity @ 125 °C: 30
Maleic Anhydride Content: 0.8-1.2%
Density @ 23 °C: 0.87 g/cm³
Bulk Density @ 23 °C: 0.6 g/cm³
Glass Transition Temperature: -46 °C
Primary Chemistry: Maleic Anhydride Modified EPDM Terpolymer
Features & Benefits
- Food contact approvals
- Excellent impact resistance in nylon at temperatures as low as -40°C
Problems Solved
Poor strength and impact resistance of nylons and polyamide compounds
at low and sub-zero temperatures
Difficulties achieving the desired toughness of nylon compounds for use in low-temperature applications
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