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Why use processing Aids in PVC

Why use processing Aids in PVC
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Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is one of the lowest cost, highest volume commodity resins used today due to its excellent chemical and mechanical properties. PVC is used in all major fabrication processes such as extrusion, calendering, injection molding and blow molding.

Thermal decomposition temperature of PVC is close to the process temperature, therefore the addition of additives like Heat stabilizers (Tin Stabilizers Center), plasticizers, impact modifiers (Impact Modifiers Center), processing aids.

The processability of PVC is not necessarily easy, Process aids are unique additives which improve the processability of PVC dramatically with only small addition.

Process aids can generally provide the following benefits :

 1. Promote fusion and Add elasticity  2. Add lubrication
 Promote compound fusion
 Improve surface gloss
 Promotes die swell (prevents draw down)
 Improve hot melt strength
 Improve appearance of PVC foam
 Improve raw material dispersion
 Improve metal release
 Prevents build-up of product
 Prevents plate-out
 Delays fusion and reduce torque

In the Processing Aids Center, we are explaining the mechanism of action, what are the benefits by processing methods and an application guide to help you making the right choices..

If you need fast and efficient assistance for your problems with PVC processing, you are welcome to use TechDirect, our free technical assistance provided with the help of an expert in the field of PVC processing aids. With TechDirect, you will rapidly get solution to your problems.


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