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| May 26, 2010 |
Tuftec™ H1043 is effective for compatibilization of HIPS and PP, which is used for microwavable food containers.
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Tuftec™
H compatibilization of HIPS and PP
Tuftec™ H is effective for compatibilization of PS and PP, enabling enhancement of product interfacial adhesions.
TEM micrographs – Effect of
Tuftec™ addition on HIPS/PP morphology
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HIPS/PP (70/30) |
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Samples: Extruded sheets (0.7 mm).
TEM shooting procedure: Ruthenium-stained ultrathin section
Matrix: HIPS (dark areas), Dispersed particles:
PP
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Injection molding test
results
| Property |
Units |
Test method |
Test conditions |
HIPS |
PP |
HIPS/PP
70/30 |
HIPS/PP/H1041
70/30/6 |
HIPS/PP/H1043
70/30/6 |
| Specific
gravity |
-- |
ASTM D
297 |
-- |
1.05 |
0.90 |
0.99 |
0.99 |
0.99 |
| MFR |
g/10
min |
ISO 1133 |
200°C,
5 kg load |
6.6 |
8.5* |
25 |
13 |
13 |
| Tensile
strength |
MPa |
ASTM D 638 |
5 mm/min |
30.4 |
26.5 |
26.5 |
23.5 |
28.4 |
| Elongation |
% |
5 mm/min |
19 |
>200 |
3 |
16 |
170 |
| Flexural
strength |
MPa |
ASTM D
790 |
3 mm/min |
52 |
31 |
46 |
40 |
46 |
| Flexural
modulus |
MPa |
3 mm/min |
2,260 |
1,080 |
1,860 |
1,570 |
1,770 |
| Notched
Izod impact strength |
kgcm/cm |
ASTM D
256 |
-- |
7.5 |
12.0 |
4.4 |
11.2 |
7.2 |
| Heat
distortion temp. |
°C |
ASTM D
648 |
4.6 kg
load |
87 |
105 |
91 |
89 |
89 |
| Vicat
softening point |
°C |
ASTM
D 1525 |
1 kg load |
106 |
150 |
110 |
108 |
108 |
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Sheet extrusion test
results (thickness, 0.7 mm)
| Property |
Units |
Test
conditions |
HIPS |
HIPS/PP
70/30 |
HIPS/PP/H1041
70/30/6 |
HIPS/PP/H1043
70/30/6 |
| Dupont
impact strength |
J |
Drop weight
136.5 g
5 mm dia. |
12
Ductile-brittle fracture |
0.5
Brittle fracture |
11
Brittle fracture |
23
Ductile fracture |
| Surface
gloss |
% |
Gloss 60-degree
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30 |
41 |
51 |
68 |
| Oil
resistance |
-- |
Synthetic
coconut oil
100°C, 10 min |
Deformation
Partially dissolved |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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- Please note that all data and values
are given as typical results obtained with the indicated
test methods,
and not as any product specification or warranty of any
nature.
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