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PARALOID™ KM 5000
PARALOID™ KM 5000 is a high-efficiency acrylic modifier ideal for improved impact properties in exterior vinyl applications without any additional process aids.
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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: Dow PARALOID™ Impact Modifiers
- Product: PARALOID™ BPM Impact Modifiers
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
PARALOID™ KM acrylic impact modifiers improve impact efficiency and are excellent plastic additives for vinyl. PARALOID™ KM 5000 was designed for extrusion and compounding applications for building and construction applications. Furthermore, as an acrylic impact modifier, PARALOID™ KM 5000 delivers excellent performance in combatting brittle and fully ductile impact.
Specifications
Form: Powder
Color: White
Odor: Acryliclike
Water solubility: Insoluble
Percent volatility: <1%
Primary Chemistry:
Acrylic polymer(s)
Features & Benefits
- Excellent impact resistance
- 100% acrylic copolymer
- Excellent low-temperature drop dart impact
- Weatherability performance
- Rheological benefits, such as flexibility in formulating with certain engineered resins
- Exceptional performance upon lab testing
Problems Solved
Impact resistance issues in vinyl or PVC plastic formulations
Incompatibility or processing issues with pure acrylic or MBS impact modifiers
Difficulties formulating due to critical drop dart or drop weight impact
Applications
Extruded vinyl windows, fences, and deep embossed systems, such as siding substrates
Automotive and recreational vehicles, such as exterior, under-the-hood, and interior components
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