EXXELOR™

Modifiers for Technical Polymers

Exxelor VA 1850
Maleic anhydride functionalized polymer

Product description
ExxelorTM VA1850 polymer is a low flow, amorphous ethylene copolymer functionalized with
maleic anhydride produced by reactive extrusion. Its fully saturated backbone results in
outstanding thermal and oxidative stability leading to enhanced weatherability. Moreover, its
elastomeric nature provides high impact resistance at room and low temperature when blended
with engineering polymers such as polyamide.

Typical properties

Property ExxonMobil Unit Exxelor VA 1850

Test Method
(based on)
Maleic anhydride graft level FTIR EPK-04 QT-02 High (*)
Melt flow index (21.6kg/230ºC) ASTM D1238 g/10min 6.5
Density DIN 53479 g/cm³ 0.87

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) DSC ºC 53

Volatiles AM-S350.03 % 0.15 max

Color ASTM E 313-96 Yellowness Index Pellet 50 max

*MA level is typically in the range of 0.5 to 1.0 wt%

The values indicated in the table describe typical properties but do not constitute specification limits.

Applications
Exxelor VA 1850 is designed to:

• Modify the impact characteristics of the full

range of polyamides for temperatures as
low as -25°C (a unction of the modifier treat
level in the blend)

• Modify the impact characteristics of other

engineering thermoplastics and technical
polymers (with or without glass fibers,
fillers, etc.)

• Achieve compatibility between polyolefins

and more polar polymers that are capable Medium Mw PA6 Blends with Different Levels
of interacting with maleic anhydride of VA 1850

Important information and disclaimer on following page.

Performance enhancement in polyamide:
• For blow molding application due to high molecular weight
• Improved toughness performance
• Easy dispersion due to backbone with Long Chain Branching (LCB)

Processing
Exxelor VA1850 can be added to polyamide to achieve optimum dispersion with the
polymer matrix (average particle size below 1µm) in order to obtain the best performance.
This can be achieved because of the high viscosity LCB product. Compounding parameters
that can lead to a optimized performance include extruder type, screw design, barrel
temperature, screw speed, throughput, residence time and material sequence.

Our experience technical service engineers and chemists are always on hand to help you
to achieve the best performance from your processing and compounding operations.

VA1850 Rheology - Die 30/1

1.00E+04
Apparent Viscosity η (Pa.s)

1.00E+03

1.00E+02 VA1850 @ 235°C

VA1850 @ 260°C

VA1850 @ 285°C

1.00E+01
1.00E+01 1.00E+02 1.00E+03 1.00E+04 1.00E+05
Apparent Shear rate γ (sec-1)

Storage and handling

Comprehensive material safety data sheets are provided to recommend safe practices
during usage. For easy handling and storage, Exxelor VA1850 is supplied as free-flowing
pellets normally packed in 25kg bags (50 bags per pallet) or 1 ton supersacks.

Regulatory food-contact status

This product, including the product name, shall not be used or tested in any medical,
healthcare or personal care application without the prior written acknowledgement of
ExxonMobil Chemical as to the intended use. Please contact your ExxonMobil Chemical
representative for detailed regulatory food-contact status information and/or actual
compliance certification

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