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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™ Plastic Additives
- Product: PARALOID™ BTA Impact Modifiers
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics | Silicones
- 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.
Specifications
Color: White
Form: Powder
Volatile matter: <1.0 wt%
Bulk density: 0.42±0.05 g/ml
Particle size dist. on mesh 20: 1.5 wt%
Particle size dist. pass mesh 325: 5.0 wt%
Impact strength: >80 kg*cm/cm2
Primary Chemistry: Methacrylate Butadiene Styrene (MBS) Polymer
Features & Benefits
Spheroid-powder characteristics
Faster fusion
Higher-output production
Higher impact efficiency
Good crease whitening resistance
Optimum combination of clarity and impact strength
Problems Solved
Inadequate impact resistance in 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 impact modifiers and plastic additives
Applications
PVC masterbatches
PVC transparent film, sheet extruders, and calendering
PVC construction applications, such as daylighting, safety glazing, and greenhouses
Transparent PVC packaging, such as blister packs, cling films, and clear wraps
Related End Markets
Elastomers
Metal Processing & Fabrication
Plastics
Silicones
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Elastomers
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