additives feature | Impact modifiers


RTP’s expanded range consists of 15 injection moulding grades including FDA-compliant formulations available in translucent or opaque versions. This broad product line can be fine-tuned to meet specific custom applications, with impact modified extrusion grades also available. The new grades boast notched Izod impact


strength 30 times that of unmodified PLA and comparable to PC/ABS. Their HDT that is 1.5 times that of unmodified PLA and comparable to HIPS and acrylic. Moreover, they are said to offer an excellent balance of strength and stiffness. Their special nucleation packages speed crystallization which increases temperature performance and allows quick part ejection, thus improving cycle time versus unmodified PLA. The new compounds are colourable and have


bio-content ranging as high as 95% depending on loading levels of impact modifiers and minerals. They are said to be cost-effective versus many traditional thermoplastic compounds and they require no special tooling. Key applications include injection moulded covers, housings and


structural components for appliances, consumer electronics, furniture, lawn/garden, medical devices, office equipment, sporting goods, tools and toys.


More information Connie Lo of Arkema will be speaking about additive technologies for PLA at the Bioplastics Compounding & Processing 2012 conference which takes place in Miami, Florida, on 8-9 May. Other speakers include representa- tives from PolyOne, NatureWorks, Braskem, FKuR, Ford Motor Company, Dow Automotive Systems and Novamont. Click here to see the full programme.


Click on the links for more information: ❙ www.additives-arkema.com ❙ www.dow.com/elastomers ❙ www.lanxess.com ❙ www.exxonmobilchemical.com ❙ www.dow.com/additives ❙ www.dupont.com ❙ www.teknorapex.com ❙ www.polyone.com ❙ www.rtpcompany.com


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www.doverchem.com Dover Chemicals Corporation 3676 Davis Road NW, Dover, Oh. 44622-0040 Tel: (Jack Teat) +1 330-365-3732 (Mick Jakupca) +1 330-365-3684 Email: jack.teat@doverchem.com mick.jakupca@doverchem.com


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May 8-9, 2012


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