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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: Dow PARALOID™ Impact Modifiers
- Product: Paraloid™ Specialty Modifiers
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
PARALOID™ EXL 5137
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0130198
PARALOID™ EXL 5137 is a specialty optical modifier that reduces gloss in various engineering resin systems without affecting mechanical properties.
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Form: Pellets
Color: White
Odor: Pungent, sweet
Melting point: 132°C–149°C
Insoluble in H2O
Liquid density: 1.1 g/cm3
Primary Chemistry:
Acrylic copolymer(s)
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Overview
PARALOID™ EXL 5137 is a high-efficient optical properties modifier designed for engineering resins. PARALOID™ EXL 5137 decreases the gloss of a finished product without affecting the polymer's mechanical properties. Incorporating PARALOID™ EXL 5137 can reduce gloss by 50% with a level of just 5% for polycarbonate applications. The structure of this optical properties modifier contributes to cost efficiency when a matte surface is required by eliminating the need for additional coatings or textured tools.
Features & Benefits
- Light diffuser for transparent polycarbonate
- Gloss reduction without affecting the mechanical properties
- Provides an excellent high level of opalescence in polycarbonates
- Very cost-effective when working with matte surfaces
Problems Solved
Difficulties adjusting the optical properties or reduce the gloss of engineered resins formulations
Changes in the mechanical properties of the finished plastics after the use of polymer modifiers
Increased cost when applying matte or opalescence to plastic films and parts
Applications
Electronic devices
Aerospace components
EV and automotive parts
Building and construction
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Plastics
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Elastomers
Metal Processing & Fabrication
Plastics
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