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New specialty modifiers for thermoplastics.


Two specialty modifiers for various thermoplastics are newly available from Crompton Corp., Middlebury, Conn. Blendex 449 consists of SAN-encapsulated PTFE PTFE

polytetrafluoroethylene.
 in free-flowing powder form. It is designed to prevent dripping of flameretardant plastics such as PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride.
PVC
 in full polyvinyl chloride

Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide.
, ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and , SAN, ABS/PC, PE, and acrylic. It boast easy dispersion that allows for excellent surface appearance.

Second, Blendex BMAT BMAT Ballistic Missile Analyst Technician (USAF Titan II ICBM crewmember responsible for electronics and guidance; 1960-1980s)  (powder) and BMATU (pellet) are SAN-based gloss-reduction additives for ABS, ASA, SAN, and acrylic. BMAT can also be used with PVC. Both are said to provide a slight matte effect while retaining physical properties. Tel: (203) 573-2000 * PT Direct: 295QX
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Title Annotation:Additives
Publication:Plastics Technology
Date:Nov 1, 2004
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