The Booster range of compatibilizers and
alloying agents is based on patented technology. Booster
is a reactive polymer blend, which is polyolefin and elastomeric in nature.
The Booster mechanism depends on hydrogen
abstraction followed by a controlled reaction of available free radicals.Booster
is capable of alloying with a wide variety of thermoplastics and elastomers
and can stabilise a complex mixed polymer system -both polar and non-polar.
Booster consists of several components
and its reactivity is partly activated in the production process. Booster
forms compatibilizers during processing/compounding through controlled radical
reactions that are initiated above 180 degrees Celsius with the presence
of oxygen.
Polymers that react with Booster include:
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Polymers containing unstable hydrogen atoms-e.g. attached to tertiary
carbon atoms, including polyolefins (PE,PP) and styrenic polymers(PS,ABS) |
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Polymers containing double bonds, such as elastomers (EPDM, NBR,
SBR) and TPE's (SBS, SEBS) |
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Other polymers containing groups sensitive to radicals e.g. EVA
and PVC. |
Booster compatibilizers are used in many
applications:
Alloying Agent to mix different
polymers
Impact Modifier to improve mechanical
properties
Processing aid to improve morphology,
consistency and properties
Dispersion aid as a Masterbatch
carrier-colour and additive
As a flow modifier to broaden
processing window
Booster is widely used in sustainable development
projects -including recycling where there is a high degree of contamination
e.g. Booster PCMB for the recovery of metallised
CD scrap, improving impact and modifying MFI
Booster PO used as an additive in the production
of polyolefin films, tapes and fibre imparts significant improvement in
draw-down ratio, higher tenacity and overall higher output-up to 20%, delivering
real cost savings.
Booster EP is used for blending styrenic
polymers, engineering plastics, PVC and TPE's improving both processibility
and part performance.
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Booster EPM general operating instructions |
( File Type: Zip
file - Word
file ) |
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Contact Harvest
Polymers direct for further information on the Booster family.
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