Technical datasheet

Plastistrength® 379

Supplied byArkema- Last Updated on Nov 6, 2025

Plastistrength® 379 by Arkema is a high molecular weight acrylic processing aid. It provides the melt strength required to lower density, maintain consistent cellular structure in vinyl foam formulations and rheology for foamed profile extrusion and thin foamed sheet applications.
  • It allows dosage reduction as high as 20% versus traditional foam process aid technology.
  • Plastistrength® 379 is suitable for PVC foam profiles and celuka processes for foamed profiles like molding, foam core pipe extrusion.
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Chemical Composition:Acrylic
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Conversion mode

Pipe Extrusion|
Extrusion|
Sheets, Plaques & Profiles (Foamed) Extrusion

For which polymer

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)|
Thermoplastics

Availability

Product Status:COMMERCIAL

Plastistrength® 379 properties

Other properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Density, Bulk0.5 g/cm3
Particle Size Distribution< 2 %Retained on 40 Mesh
Volatile Content< 1.2 %

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