Plastistrength® 562 NA

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Plastistrength® 562 NA is a high molecular weight acrylic process aid that enhances melt strength and promotes optimal PVC fusion. It improves filler dispersion in rigid and semi-rigid PVC applications, including siding substrates. Available in powder form, it functions as a processing aid.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Conduit, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Rigid PVC, Siding Substrate

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Suggested Use Levels
  • Plastistrength® 562 NA process aid is particularly recommended for highly filled substrate applications like luxury vinyl tile or vinyl siding substrate, PVC conduit, and semi-rigid or rigid PVC applications where enhanced fusion promotion is desired.
  • Customers should evaluate Plastistrength® 562 NA process aid in their own laboratories to optimize conditions for use in their processes and applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Percent Volatilemax. 1wt%-
Particle Size (retained on 40 mesh)2%-
Bulk Density0.55 – 0.75kg/m³-
Specific Gravity1.11--
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Temperature824 - 878°F-
AppearanceWhite Solid Powder--
Powder Properties
  • Plastistrength® 562 NA process aid leverages Arkema expertise on optimization of additive powder properties for use in PVC processes.

Technical Details & Test Data

Techical Information
  • FILLER DISPERSION

Thanks to its high molecular weight and innovative composition, Plastistrength® 562 NA process aid delivers optimum melt strength and fusion behavior to rigid and semi-rigid PVC formulations. This allows for better dispersion of inorganic fillers and additives within the PVC matrix, which improves melt processing and mechanical properties.

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Component

phr
PVC resin (0.82 IV) 100
Ca / Zn stabilizer 2.5
Stearic acid 0.2
Vikoflex® 7170 (ESO) 10
Plasticizer (DOTP) 20
Plastistrength® Process Aid 3
Calcium carbonate (3um) 250

Titanium dioxide
2.5
  • FORMULATION COST

Because of its high molecular weight and unique composition, Plastistrength® 562 NA process aid offers an optimized balance between performance and formulation cost. Compared to standard process aids, Plastistrength® 562 NA process aid allows cost reduction without compromising melt processing performance.

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Component

phr

PVC resin (0.91 IV)

100
Ca / Zn stabilizer 2

Vikoflexª 7170 (ESO]
2
Plasticizer (DOTP) 20
Plastistrength® Process Aid 0 or 1.5

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Plastistrength® 562 NA process aid is packaged in 20 kg bags (500 kg per pallet), and 500 kg bulk bags (1000 kg per pallet).