PARALOID™ BPM-520 is an acrylic modifier that provides an extraordinary integration of both impact strength and excellent colorability for injection molded opaque packaging and semi-durable applications.
PARALOID™ BPM-520 is highly effective and FDA-compliant acrylic based impact modifier designed to improve the impact resistance of polylactic acid (PLA) and PLA blends. It offers unmatched impact modification at room and sub-zero temperatures in polylactic acid and according blends.
BPM-520 also provides a unique combination of exceptional impact strength, superior colorability, and enhanced surface finish. For that reason, it is considered one of the top impact modifiers for PLAs in the market today. Click here to learn More.
Appearance: free flowing powder
Total residual volatiles: 0%
Melting point: 132-149 C / 270-300 F
Odor: pungent sweet
Water solubility: insoluble
Primary Chemistry: Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene (MBS) Polymer
FDA compliant
EU Commission Regulation (No 10/2011) food contact compliant
High impact strength at room and sub-zero temperatures
Excellent colorability and surface finish for injection molding applications
Environmentally and cost efficient
Insufficient impact resistance in packaging plastics and materials
Poor colorability of modified plastics in injection-molded opaque packaging and semi-durable applications
FDA and EU clearances of impact modifiers for use in food packaging applications
High cost of impact modifiers for packaging and flexible film applications
Impact strength and stability at room and sub-zero temperatures
PARALOID™ BPM-520 is one of the top impact modifiers for PLA and PLA blends in the market. Used to improve the impact performance of opaque packaging and semi-durable applications.
PARALOID™ EXL Impact Modifiers is a line of additives for improving appearance, temperature and strength performance of engineered resins.
PARALOID™ offers a broad range of performance additives from Dow that are engineered to improve the processability, impact resistance, finishing gloss in a variety of coating, adhesive and sealant formulations.
Impact modifiers are essential additives in automotive plastics and parts as they improve the impact strength while maintaining lightweight, design freedom, and easy fabrication. Learn more!
Impact modifiers and process aids are essential additives in various plastic packaging applications. Explore Paraloid™ top quality modifiers from Dow Chemical.
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