PERFORMANCE COATINGS THERMOPLASTICS & THERMOSETS DISPERSANTS PRODUCT GUIDE FOR PLASTICS HYPERDISPERSANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS AND THERMOSETS Solplus™ and Solsperse™ hyperdispersants and coupling agents have been developed to meet the needs of the plastic industry, for both thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, as well as polyurethanes. THERMOPLASTIC MASTERBATCH AND COMPOUNDING Solplus™ DP310 hyperdispersant is recommended for the dispersion of organic and inorganic pigments and fillers in thermoplastic masterbatch and compound applications. It can be used in a variety of thermoplastic polymers including polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, ABS and PVC. MORE EFFICIENT DISPERSION Increased Higher Increased Less filter Upgraded productivity pigment/filler color blockage/ performance loadings strength fiber breakage of lower cost systems COST SAVINGS IMPROVED QUALITY Stronger, Less Improved Improved Improved Meets new brighter specks mechanical stability flame environmental colors properties retardancy standards 2 PLASTICIZER AND POLYOL DISPERSIONS The recommended Solplus™ hyperdispersant for the production of plasticizer and polyol dispersions is dependent upon the pigment: Solplus™ K500 Inorganic pigments and fillers Solplus™ DP700 Inorganic pigment fillers and carbon black Solplus™ K200 Organic pigment (phthalate free dispersions) Solplus™ K210 Organic pigments (phthalate based dispersions) Solplus™ R700 Organic pigments THERMOSET/COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS (polyether polyols) Solplus™ R710 Organic pigments Engineered specifically for composite fillers (polyether polyols) and resins—and based on proprietary polymer chemistry—Solplus™ additives offer major process advantages to the thermoset industry, including the combination of dispersing/wetting and anti-settling BENEFITS benefits in a single additive. In both phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizer From being 100% active and solvent free, systems and in polyether and polyester polyols for Solplus™ hyperdispersants also help to reduce conversion to polyurethanes, Solplus hyperdispersants environmental impact from the styrene content improve dispersion of: levels that characterize most unsaturated • Organic and inorganic pigments polyester based systems. • Fillers Solplus™ dispersants have been developed to • Flame retardants improve dispersion of fillers, flame retardants and • Stabilizers reinforcements (fibers) in thermoset systems, as well • Blowing agents as for organic and inorganic pigments in gel coats. As a result, manufacturers achieve: • Higher solids loadings/increased BENEFITS pigment concentration • Higher filler/flame retardant loadings • Reduced viscosities (more Newtonian rheology) • Decreased viscosities • Improved color strength development • Anti-settling • Better dispersion of color in • Improved stability finished polymer • Improved color to white compatibility • Cost reductions • Improved processing (increased productivity and fewer passes on the mill) 3 HYPERDISPERSANTS AND COUPLING AGENTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS AND THERMOSETS INFLUENCE OF MEDIA COMPATIBILITY ON PRODUCT SELECTION For a Solsperse™ or Solplus™ hyperdispersant to be effective in specific applications, it must be compatible with the media in which the solid is being dispersed AND have an affinity with the surface of the material itself. These are the main criteria used in product selection. The main grades offered for a range of plastics applications are mapped out below: Unsaturated Polyesters and Gel Coats Heat Masterbatch and Compound Ambient ES F100* Engineering Plastics IT S TH PO E R M M O F100* R700 /C O S P T R710 L E DP310 A S S PVC Acrylic T O I D545 DP310 C M F100* S R D540 E D570 H D542 T D520 DP310 Liquid Colors DP700 Epoxy F100* D540 for Plastics K240/K241 D510 K251 D560 D610 D570 organic pigment inorganics and fillers K500 R720 K500 DP700 K210 P D580 Polyester L Phthalate Polyol R710 A Based K220 S T I C I Z E S R L O K200 D Y I L R700 S P O E P R S I O N S Polyether Non-Phthalate Polyol *Solplus™ F100 is an air-release agent that is designed for rapid air-release and effective wetting in thermoset systems. With certain organic pigment dispersions it may be advantageous to include the use of a Solsperse™ synergist in combination with the polymeric Solplus™ or Solsperse™ hyperdispersant. 4 FORMULATING GUIDELINES DOSAGE – PLASTIC APPLICATIONS MASTERBATCH/COMPOUND METHOD OF USE/ORDER OF ADDITION – PLASTIC APPLICATIONS To determine the optimum dosage for masterbatch or compound applications, a “ladder series” MASTERBATCH/COMPOUND should be carried out. 1. Charge polymer to pre-blending equipment. 2. Add Solplus™ or Solsperse™ agent and blend thoroughly with the polymer to coat the surface of the polymer. PLASTICIZERS AND GEL COATS 3. Add pigments, fillers, processing aids and other For many plasticizer and polyester gel coat essential ingredients and continue pre-blending. applications, it has been established that the 4. Process the resultant blend in normal manner theoretical dosage level of the appropriate (extrusion, internal mixer, 2-roll mill, etc.). Solplus™ or Solsperse™ hyperdispersant in a pigment dispersion equates to 2 mg of Solplus™ It is essential to follow this order of addition or Solsperse™ polymeric hyperdispersant/square carefully since it allows for maximum distribution ™ ™ meter of pigment surface area. of the Solplus or Solsperse additive and produces This can be expressed as % Agent On the Weight intimate contact between the hyperdispersant of Pigment (% AOWP ). and the polymer. This intimate contact gives the best results. pigment surface area (m2/g) % AOWP = PLASTICIZERS, GEL COATS AND 5 THERMOSET COMPOSITES 1. Dissolve the appropriate Solsperse™ or Solplus™ hyperdispersant in the THERMOSET COMPOSITES millbase plasticizer or resin. 2. If required, add a synergist and distribute For thermoset composite applications, testing has evenly with stirring (note: the synergist confirmed a loading of between 0.5% and 2% of the is virtually insoluble). appropriate Solplus™ hyperdispersant on the weight 3. Add the pigment or filler in stages and of filler is effective. disperse in normal manner. Minor adjustments may, however, be required depending on the specific grade of filler used. 5 HYPERDISPERSANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS AND THERMOSETS – PRODUCT LIST PRODUCT PHYSICAL PACKAGE % ACTIVE SOLVENT/ SUITABLE NAME DESCRIPTION SIZE (kg) CONTENT CARRIER APPLICATION(S) Thermoset composites, Solplus™ D510 Yellow viscous liquid D20/D180 100 – pigmented gel coats Straw colored Solplus™ D520 P25/P200 100 – Thermoset composites viscous liquid Pale amber to brown Solplus™ D540 P20/P200 100 – Thermoset composites viscous liquid Solplus™ D541 Amber liquid D25, D180 100 – Thermoset composites Pale amber to brown Solplus™ D545 P25, P200, I1000 100 Thermoset composites viscous liquid Solplus™ D560 Pale yellow liquid P20/P180 100 – Thermoset composites Colorless to brown Solplus™ D570 P25, P200 100 Thermoset composites viscous liquid Solplus™ D610 Yellow viscous liquid P20, D180 100 – Thermoset composites and gelcoats, polyester polyols Solplus™ DP310* Off white powder B825 100 – Masterbatch/compounding Solplus™ DP700 Brown liquid D20, D180, I750 100 – Plasticizers White to off-white Hydrocarbon Solplus™ ES1000 D20, D160 10 Thermoset composites (styrene suppressant) liquid carrier Pale yellow to brown DOA Plasticizers and liquid colors Solplus™ K200* D20/D180 50 viscous liquid (Dioctyladipate) for plastics Pale yellow to brown DINP Plasticizers and liquid colors Solplus™ K210 D20/D180 50 viscous liquid (Diisononylphthalate) for plastics Amber to brown Solplus™ K220 D20/D180/I940 100 – Plasticizer and liquid colors for TP and PVC viscous liquid Pale yellow to brown Solplus™ K240* D20, D150 100 Liquid colors for plastics viscous liquid 6 PRODUCT PHYSICAL PACKAGE % ACTIVE SOLVENT/ SUITABLE NAME DESCRIPTION SIZE (kg) CONTENT CARRIER APPLICATION(S) Pale yellow to brown FDA compliant Solplus™ K241* D20, D150 50 Liquid colors for plastics viscous liquid natural oil Pale yellow to brown FDA compliant Solplus™ K251* D20, D150 50 Liquid colors for plastics viscous liquid natural oil Pale yellow to brown Solplus™ K500 D20/D180/I900 100 – Plasticizers viscous liquid Solplus™ R700 Yellow viscous liquid D20/D180 100 – Polyether or polyester polyols Pale to dark amber Solplus™ R710 D20, D180 100 Polyether or polyester polyols liquid Solplus™ R720 Amber liquid D25/D190/I1000 100 – Polyether or polyester polyol Pale yellow to Solplus™ R730 D25/D180/I1000 100 – Polyether or polyester polyol amber viscous liquid Solplus™ TX5 Pale yellow liquid D25, D200 40 MPA Thermoset composites (silica replacement) Waxy paste/ Solsperse™ 3000* D20/D170 100 – Plasticizers viscous liquid Solsperse™ 5000S Blue powder B15 100 – Synergist Solsperse™ 11000* Amber liquid D20/D180 50 Mineral oil Plasticizers and liquid colors for plastics Solsperse™ 12000S Blue powder B25 100 – Synergist Diundecyl- Solsperse™ 13650 Amber liquid D20/D150 50 Plasticizers phthalate Waxy paste/ Solsperse™ 21000* D20/D170 100 – MBX/compound viscous liquid Solsperse™ 22000 Yellow powder B20 100 – Synergist KEY: Packaging: B = box, D = drum, I = IBC, P = plastic drum *Approved for food contact. 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