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PARALOID™ K-400
PARALOID™ K-400 is a processing aid for PVC foam that increases impact strength, surface appearance, and cell uniformity, while decreasing foam density.
PARALOID™ K-400 is a free-flowing acrylic processing aid designed to improve the fusion, flow, strength, and surface appearance of rigid or flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC). As a relatively high molecular weight acrylic copolymer, this Dow grade accelerates the fusion process for cellular vinyl products. PARALOID™ K-400 offers a uniform cell structure for vinyl foam while significantly impacting the viscosity and melt elasticity of the product. As an acrylic processing aid, vinyl foam sheets or profiles can experience an exceptionally smooth surface finish and outstanding processing due to reduced fusion time.
Acrylic polymer-based compound Lowers foam density Increases impact strength Improves efficiency while reducing the amount of processing aid incorporated Increased flexibility Outstanding cell uniformity Excellent surface area Faster fusion time at lower temperatures PVC injection-molded and foamed parts
Problems Solved
High density in the production of vinyl foams Poor impact strength and surface appearance in PVC foams High cost and loading rate of surface modifiers to achieve the required strength and resistance Slow fusion in low-temperature PVC production processes
Applications
K-400 is used most commonly for PVC, which is commonly used during construction. It is commonly used with siding, fences, window frames, roofing, pipes/fittings, injection-molded and foamed parts.
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 from Dow offer the best in class solution to help you achieve the desired uniformity, strength, and desired quality in your luxury vinyl tiles and flooring products.
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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