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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: Dow PARALOID™ Impact Modifiers
- Product: PARALOID™ K Processing Aids
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
PARALOID™ K-120ND
PARALOID™ K-120ND is a white acrylic polymer–based powder used as a processing aid in vinyl compounds. PARALOID™ K-120ND assists in improving the clarity of vinyl and increasing production efficiency.
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Specifications
Form: Free-flowing powder
Color: White
Density (g/cc): 0.40–0.46
Molecular weight (MW): Approximately 1.5 million
Specific gravity at 25°C: 1.18
Solubility: Methyl ethyl ketone, cyclohexanone, tetrahydrofuran, toluene, and ethylene dichloride
Primary Chemistry:
Acrylic process aid
- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: Dow PARALOID™ Impact Modifiers
- Product: PARALOID™ K Processing Aids
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
PARALOID™ K-120ND is a free-flowing acrylic process aid designed to improve the fusion, flow, strength, and surface appearance of rigid and flexible vinyl. PARALOID™ K-120ND processing is recommended for vinyl packaging applications where clarity and excellent dispersion are important. It is also ideal for specialty injection molding and other vinyl applications requiring critical rheological properties. This acrylic processing aid offers rapid fusion, smooth flow, and excellent hot melt strength.
Specifications
Form: Free-flowing powder
Color: White
Density (g/cc): 0.40–0.46
Molecular weight (MW): Approximately 1.5 million
Specific gravity at 25°C: 1.18
Solubility: Methyl ethyl ketone, cyclohexanone, tetrahydrofuran, toluene, and ethylene dichloride
Primary Chemistry:
Acrylic process aid
Features & Benefits
- Easily mixes into vinyl compounds without the need for supplementary additives like gel
- Reduces mixing time with better blending for improved processing
- High melt strength
- Improves production output rates and production efficiency
- Creates a smooth, polished surface
- Faster fusion
- Controlled part dimensions for blow molding, calendering, extrusion, and injection molding
- Complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1010 and 21 CFR 178.3790
- Improves impact resistance at lower temperatures, indicating better fusion
- Reduces plate-out on processing, embossing, and polishing rolls
Problems Solved
Mixing difficulties in vinyl compounds
Requiring supplementary additives for proper mixing in the production of vinyl compounds
Low melt strength in parison and blow molding applications
Rough finish and poor clarity in the production of PVC films and sheets
Applications
Vinyl packaging
Windows
Pipes
Flooring
Automotive components
Electronics
Vinyl sheets
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