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PARALOID™ BTA-730
PARALOID™ BTA-730 is an MBS modifier ideal for high-impact film and sheet applications where transparency is critical. This spherical white powder is free flowing, which allows for dust-free mixing and higher-output production.
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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: Dow PARALOID™ Impact Modifiers
- Product: PARALOID™ BTA Impact Modifiers
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Dow PARALOID™ BTA Impact Modifiers are designed for use in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film and sheet applications. PARALOID™ BTA-730 is a methacrylate butadiene styrene (MBS) impact modifier that imparts impact resistance, clarity, and crease whitening resistance for general-purpose applications. PARALOID™ BTA-730 is recommended for use in transparent PVC applications, such as bottles or containers utilizing blow molding processing. This spherical, free-flowing white powder enables dust-free mixing, fast fusion, and high-output production, making it ideal for blow molding, calendering, and extrusion processes.
Specifications
Color: White
Form: Powder
Volatile matter: 80 kg∙cm/cm2
Primary Chemistry:
Methacrylate butadiene styrene (MBS) polymer
Features & Benefits
- Spheroid-powder characteristics
- Faster fusion for improved processing speed
- Higher-output production
- Higher impact efficiency
- Superior crease whitening resistance
- Optimum combination of clarity and impact strength
Problems Solved
Poor impact resistance in transparent film and sheet plastic applications Slow fusion and extended production cycles of modified plastics Difficulties combining impact strength with clarity in film and packaging applications Dusting and handling difficulties of fine-powder additives
Applications
Transparent PVC film and sheet extrusion PVC masterbatches Blow-molded PVC bottles and containers Calendered PVC sheets for construction (e.g., daylighting, glazing) Transparent packaging: blister packs, cling films, clear wraps PVC applications in automotive, consumer goods, and building materials
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Elastomers
Metal Processing & Fabrication
Plastics
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