Additives for Polvmers September 1990

TECHNICAL NOTES
Polyamide processing This article, by Union Camp Carp, describes dimer-based
aids polyamide processing aids which have the potential to overcome
the difficulties experienced with both low-molecular weight and
polymeric extrusion lubricants. They can be altered to match
the base polymer and the processing conditions. Although they
have been primarily tested for use with nylons - where they have
proved particularly effective - they also have the potential for
improving the processing characteristics of extremely hard-to-
fabricate materials such as polyimides and the new polymer
alloys.

PcaSt. Ckmpozmd., 1990,13, (May/June), 109-l 12

Elastomeric modifiers for Blends of synthetic olefin elastomers can improve the toughness
poly0Mi.n filmf3 of films, and in some instances can impart sign&ant special
properties. These modifiers, produced by tion Chemical Co.,
are available in the form of bales or crumb and are therefore not
suitable for in-line modification of Elms. They are not available
as pellets since they agglomerate during storage. The primary
end-uses of the elastomeric concentrates are as modifiers of films
used in food packaging, heavy-duty bags, drum and box liners,
personal care packages, and medical overwraps.

Pkrst. Eng., 1990, XL vl, (May), 26-27

Lubricants for wire and Lead stearate has been the lubricant of choice in wire and cable
cable compounds compounds. However, it is a low-bulk-density material prone to
dusting, and pelletixed or otherwise nonrespirable forms carry a
price premium. A project was undertaken by A-C Performance
Additives, Allied Signal Inc, to develop an alternate system. The
proposed system is based upon high-acid-value oxidized
polyethylene, ester internal lubricants (co-stabilized with lead
sulphate), and lead oxide. This article concludes that the
economics merit attention.

Pla& Compound, 1990,13, (Mar./Apr.), 58

Extruding thermoplastic The technology for successfully converting from CFC-12 to

foams with a non_cFc commercially available, environmentally safe, and FDA
blowing agent approved HCFC-22, is now fully developed. The processing
conditions and physical properties of HCFC-22 blown foams are
described in this article.

Pltzat. Eng, 1990, XL I?& (May), 29-32

Colour stability of rigid Some PVC formulations that contain ammonium octamolybdate
WC can turn a light blue under conditions of combined high humidity
and UV exposure. In view of the smoke-suppressing
effectiveness of the molybdates, a study was undertaken at the
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