About Chem-Trend

Chem-Trend, established in 1960 and headquartered in Howell, Michigan, is renowned for developing high-performance release agents, purging compounds, and other ancillary molding products. With over six decades of expertise, the company has advanced technologies that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of manufacturing processes across various industries, including the plastics sector. Chem-Trend has revolutionized manufacturing processes in the plastics industry by significantly improving mold release efficiency and contributing to higher-quality finished products. The company offers advanced solutions, including purging compounds, polyester, and PMMA (acrylic), designed to optimize production output, reduce defects, and minimize operational costs. Chem-Trend’s products enhance surface quality, reduce cycle times, and simplify mold maintenance, enabling manufacturers to achieve superior performance and consistency.

Ultra Purge™ PMMA

Ultra Purge™ PMMA by Chem-Trend is an odorless, ready-to-use chemical purging compound. Compatible when switching from any resin to PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate). Insoluble in water while soluble in organic solvents. It can be processed using injection molding (hot runners) and extrusion (sheet). Designed for color changes, material changes and carbon build-up. Ultra Purge™ PMMA by Chem-Trend complies with GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by FDA, TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act), RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), DSL (Canada Domestic Substance List), IECSC (the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances), KECI (Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory) and WGK (German water hazard class).

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Lusin® Clean 1060

Lusin® Clean 1060 by Chem-Trend commercialized by Chem-Trend is a ready-to-use, highly efficient purging compound with rapid cleaning effect. It is available as translucent white/ yellow granules. Consists of highly efficient cleaning additives. Suitable for screws, cylinders, nozzles and hot runner systems of injection molding machines. Especially developed for caps & closures made of polyolefin. Especially recommended for color or material change as well as for the removal of black spots, carbon residues and cracked materials. Mainly recommended for HDPE showing FI (190°C/2.16kg) between two and four. Recommended dosage is 5 kg (50 mm screw diameter) and 8kg (75 mm screw diameter). Lusin® Clean 1060 commercialized by Chem-Trend complies with European Plastics Regulation No. 10/2011. According to FDA regulations (21 CFR) all components of the formulation are either GRAS or permitted for direct or indirect food contact.

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Lusin® Clean G 410

Lusin® Clean G 410 by Chem-Trend is a granular ready-to-use purging compound for the screws, cylinders and nozzles of thermoplastic injection molding machines. It contains high grade plastic with additives. It does not contain abrasives. It offers low consumption and rapid cleaning effect. Lusin® Clean G 410 is suitable for all plastics with processing temperatures between 250°C and 410°C e.g., PC (polycarbonate), PEEK (polyether ether ketone), PES (polyethersulfone), PEI (polyethylenimine), etc. and for cleaning hot runners, particularly with external heaters. Recommended cleaning dosage is 0.4 kg (20 mm screw diameter) and 10 kg (100 mm screw diameter).

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