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- Manufacturer: Westlake
- Product Line: EMAC® and EBAC® Acrylate Copolymers
- Product: EMAC® Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Copolymers
- Industries: Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
EMAC® SP2255
EMAC® SP2255 from Westlake is an EMA copolymer engineered with a low coefficient of friction and excellent slip and antiblock properties. It contains 17% methyl acrylate and is formulated with slip and antiblocking agents for film manufacturing.
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Specifications
Methyl acrylate content, wt%: 17
Melt index, g/10 min: 2.1
Density, kg/m³ (g/cm³): 942 (0.942)
Vicat softening temperature, °C (°F): 55 (131)
Brittleness temperature, °C (°F): Less than −73 (Less than −99)
Durometer hardness Shore D scale: 37
Haze, %: 53
Gloss @ 45°C: 15
Dart impact, g: 300
Elmendorf tear resistance (MD/TD), gf: 70/400
Tensile stress at break, MPa (psi), MD/TD: 22 (3,280)/20 (2,530)
Elongation at break, %, MD/TD: 470/720
Secant modulus of elasticity, MPa (psi), MD/TD: 52 (8,467)/62 (8,944)
Primary Chemistry:
Ethylene methyl acrylate block copolymer
- Manufacturer: Westlake
- Product Line: EMAC® and EBAC® Acrylate Copolymers
- Product: EMAC® Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Copolymers
- Industries: Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
EMAC® SP2255 is a 17% EMA copolymer designed for blown and cast film manufacturing, containing slip and antiblocking agents. It helps to impart a high degree of flexibility, softness, and a low coefficient of friction. It has a Vicat softening temperature of 55°C and a brittleness temperature of less than −73°C. EMAC® SP2255 may be used in end applications that include medical drapes, disposable gloves, and instrument covers. It also easily adheres to polyolefins, polyesters, and other polymers.
Specifications
Methyl acrylate content, wt%: 17
Melt index, g/10 min: 2.1
Density, kg/m³ (g/cm³): 942 (0.942)
Vicat softening temperature, °C (°F): 55 (131)
Brittleness temperature, °C (°F): Less than −73 (Less than −99)
Durometer hardness Shore D scale: 37
Haze, %: 53
Gloss @ 45°C: 15
Dart impact, g: 300
Elmendorf tear resistance (MD/TD), gf: 70/400
Tensile stress at break, MPa (psi), MD/TD: 22 (3,280)/20 (2,530)
Elongation at break, %, MD/TD: 470/720
Secant modulus of elasticity, MPa (psi), MD/TD: 52 (8,467)/62 (8,944)
Primary Chemistry:
Ethylene methyl acrylate block copolymer
Features & Benefits
- 17% methyl acrylate
- Good polymer compatibility and adhesion
- Good softness
- Fillable with high solids
- Noncorrosive
- Compounded with antiblocking and slip additives
Problems Solved
Poor compatibility with other polymers
Low filler tolerance
High coefficient of friction or blocking of films
Applications
Disposable gloves
Instrument covers
Medical drapes
Silk/quiet films
Flexible films
Blown and cast films
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