Clearstrength E 920

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Clearstrength E-920 is a general-purpose methacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS) core-shell impact modifier designed to impart excellent ambient and cold temperature toughness to engineering polymers. Clearstrength E-920 can be used to formulate polycarbonate, polyesters and polycarbonate/polyester blends for maximum impact, with only a minor effect on other physical properties. PRODUCT BENEFITS Superior Low Temperature Impact The low glass transition temperature (Tg) of Clearstrength E-920s core allows it to be used for demanding low temperature applications to create products that can withstand -40 to 50 degrees Celcius and still remain ductile. Good Dispersion Clearstrength E-920 is easily dispersed using conventional compounding techniques. The resulting engineering plastic compounds flow readily in molding equipment. Balanced Property Control Clearstrength E920 impact modifiers have minimal effect on other polymer properties. SUGGESTIONS FOR USE Clearstrength E-920 impact modifier is recommended for use in polycarbonate (PC), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polycarbonate blends with polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and poly (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) (ABS) where superior low temperature impact performance and excellent colorability are required.

IMPACT MODIFIER FOR ENGINEERING RESINS

Clearstrength E-920 is targeted for use in painted automotive applications, electrical/electronic components, appliances, business machines, lawn and garden equipment, and recreational vehicles where ease of processing, thermal stability, excellent low temperature impact and a good balance of physical properties are important. TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Physical Form Specific Gravity @ (23C) Bulk Density Particle Size Percent Volatiles THERMAL STABILITY Thermal stability of Clearstrength E-920 during high temperature processing (oxidative TGA) and long-term stability (isothermal TGA, 270C, N2 environment). Oxidative TGA1 Isothermal TGA2
2.5% 4.6% Mass Loss @ 30 min

White Powder 1.09 0.39 g/cc 2% on 20 mesh less than 1.0%

5% Mass Loss 263C Mass Loss @ 5 min 10% Mass Loss 292C
1 2

Heating rate: 10 C/min. 270 C

PACKAGING Clearstrength E-920 is packaged in 16 kg (35pound) paper bags and 364 kg (800 pound) super sacks.

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Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins

PERFORMANCE TESTING POLYCARBONATE Clearstrength E-920 exhibits good dispersion and interfacial adhesion leading to maximum impact performance. The following AFM (atomic force microscopy) image (in phase mode) shows the excellent dispersion of Clearstrength E-920 in polycarbonate.

Even at use levels as low as 5%, Clearstrength E-920 modifier has been shown to provide outstanding low temperature impact while having a minimal effect on physical properties. Effect of E-920 on Impact Behavior of Both Low and High Flow Polycarbonate Impact Strength1 Impact Strength1 Resin % Ductile -10C -40C MFR RT -10C -40C -50C Failure (kJ/m2) (kJ/m2) Polycarbonate with 5% E-920 Polycarbonate with 5% E-920
1

10.5 10.5 35 35

100 100 100 100

0 60

0 100 -

0 20 -

13 52

17 70 -

Notched Izod, ASTM D256 specifications

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Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins

Effect of E-920 on Physical Properties of Polycarbonate (MFR 10.5) Physical Properties Polycarbonate With 5% E-920
2

Yield Stress2 (MPa) 59 60

Yield Strain2 (%) 13 15

3

Break Stress2 (MPa) 60 63

Break Elongation2 (%) 190 198

Youngs Modulus2 (MPa) 870 780

Melt Flow Rate3 (g/10 min) 10.5 9.0

ASTM D638 specifications

ASTM D1238 specifications

Loading Studies of E920 in Low Flow Polycarbonate (10.5 MFR) All tests performed according to ASTM D256 for notched Izod.

Effect of Loading Izod Impact (kJ/m2) 100 80 60 40 20 0 -70 -20 Temperature (C) 30 PC - no IM 2% E920 5% E920 7% E920

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Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins

Loading Studies of E920 in High Flow Polycarbonate (35 MFR) All tests performed according to ASTM D256 for notched Izod.

Effect of Loading
75 Izod Impact (kJ/m2) 50 25 0 -30 -10 10 Temperature (C) 30

PC - no IM 2% E920 5% E920 7% E920

PERFORMANCE TESTING POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE Dispersion of E-920 in Polybutylene Terephthalate: The following AFM (atomic force microscopy) image (in phase mode) shows the excellent dispersion of Clearstrength E-920 in polybutylene terephthalate.

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Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins

Izod Impact Strength versus Clearstrength E-920 Loading Clearstrength E-920 modifier provides excellent low temperature impact to PBT. The following graph demonstrates how the loading of E-920 can improve low temperature impact significantly. Effect of E-920 on Impact Behavior of Polybutylene Terephthalate Impact Strength1 @ -20C % Ductile Failure RT -20C (kJ/m2) PBT with 20% E-920
1

0 100

0 100

5.8 92

Notched Izod, ASTM D256 specifications

Effect of E-920 on Physical Properties of Polybutylene Terephthalate Yield Yield Break Break Youngs Physical Properties Stress2 Strain2 Stress2 Elongation2 Modulus2 (% loading) (MPa) (%) (MPa) (%) (MPa) PBT (no IM) with 20% E-920
2

58 41

10 11

34 29

191 224

830 650

ASTM D638 specifications

Effect of Loading
120 Izod Impact (kJ/m2) 100 80 60 40 20 0 -50 -30 -10 10 Temperature (C) 30

PBT - no IM 10% E920 15% E920 20% E920 25% E920

All tests performed according to ASTM D256 for notched Izod.

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PERFORMANCE TESTING PC/PBT BLENDS

Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins

Clearstrength E-920 also shows good efficiency in various polyester blends such as PC/PBT. The following table demonstrates E-920s excellent ductility at low temperatures. Notched Izod impacts were determined in blends containing 15% impact modifier. Effect of E-920 on Impact Behavior of PC/PBT (55/45) Blends Impact Strength1 @ -50C % Ductile Failure RT -50C (kJ/m2) PC/PBT (no IM) with 15% E-920
1

0 100

0 100

8.0 57

Notched Izod, ASTM D256 specifications

Effect of E-920 on Physical Properties of PC/PBT (55/45) Blends Yield Yield Break Break Youngs Physical Properties: Stress2 Strain2 Stress2 Elongation2 Modulus2 (MPa) (%) (MPa) (%) (MPa) PC/PBT (no IM) with 15% E-920
2

61 48

12 11

64 53

330 310

890 720

ASTM D638 specifications

Izod Impact (kJ/m2)

100 75 50 25 0 -70

Effect of Loading

PC/PBT 10% E920 15% E920 20% E920

-20 Temperature (C)

30

All tests performed according to ASTM D256 for notched Izod.

TECHNICAL SERVICE ARKEMA offers complete technical service and assistance to you in using Clearstrength E-920 MBS impact modifier. Our laboratories and personnel are ready to assist you with any phase of your evaluation from formulation development to end product testing. For additional information on Clearstrength E-920 please contact your ARKEMA Account Manager. TOXICOLOGY INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE Prolonged skin exposure to this product directly or through contaminated clothing may lead to skin irritation and/or dermatitis. This product may be irritation to the eyes. The vapors given off by Clearstrength E-920 may be pungent and irritating to the respiratory system, especially if permitted to accumulate in a closed area. The product should be used with adequate ventilation to protect employees and to avoid conditions, which could cause a dust explosion. If adequate ventilation is not available, a NIOSH approved high efficiency (HEPA) dust respirator should be used. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE HANDLING THIS MATERIAL, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Clearstrength E-920 MBS modifier is a polymeric resin which when released in the environment does not present any particular hazard. SUGGESTED FIRST AID In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. In case of contact, immediately flush the area with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, get medical attention. MORE TECHNICAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE Ask your ARKEMA Account Manager for further information about other high quality ARKEMA additives for use in engineering plastics, PVC resins, PVC alloys, and other polymer systems. ARKEMA produces a full line of heat stabilizers, impact modifiers, process aids and epoxidized vegetable oils. In addition to its complete line of plastic additive products, ARKEMAs Technical Service staff is available to help compounders and processors solve formulation and processing problems. Thermolite Heat Stabilizers Thermolite heat stabilizers are designed for use in the production of rigid, semi-rigid, foamed, and flexible PVC products. ARKEMA has developed PVC heat stabilizers specifically for extruded

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