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PARALOID™ K-416 reduces density and controls the foam expansion in vinyl applications while maintaining comparable lubricating properties.
Dow PARALOID™ K-416 is a free-flowing acrylic process aid designed to improve the fusion, flow, strength, and surface appearance of rigid and flexible vinyl. This processing additive helps the overall processability of cellular core PVC pipe and thin PVC free-foam sheets.
Form: Free-flowing powder
Color: White
Bulk density (g/cc): 0.32–0.53
Primary Chemistry: Acrylic process aid
Low use cost
Improved fusion and melt strength
Beneficial lubricating benefits for extrusion processes
Density reduction
Strong cell structure at equal loading
Increased efficiency at lower levels than PARALOID™ K-415
Metal released with no risk of plate-out
Plate-out issues in the production of vinyl products
High density and flow issues in vinyl polymer applications
Limited control on the expansion of foam compounds
Vinyl siding
Vinyl windows
LVT floors
PVC pipes
Dow Chemical’s full line of PARALOID™ Impact Modifiers and Process Aids coupled with their technical team can help you achieve the performance needed to make your projects successful.
PARALOID™ impact modifiers and processing aids are high performance additives from Dow that are engineered to improve the processability, impact resistance, and gloss in a variety of coating, adhesive, and sealant formulations. These industries all require reliable and long-lasting protection to meet end-consumer expectations.
Impact modifiers are essential additives in automotive plastics and parts as they improve the impact strength while maintaining lightweight, design freedom, and easy fabrication.
The Dow Chemical Company’s extensive range of PARALOID™ impact modifier additives deliver high-performance durability and impact resistance. Electric vehicles must be able to absorb potential impact from accidents and thermal changes in the environment.
Dow PARALOID™ impact modifiers and processing aids offer electric vehicle manufacturers with lightweight solutions for under-the-hood impact strength for the engine battery enclosures.
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