PARALOID™ K-175 Lubricating Processing Aid

PARALOID™ K-175 Lubricating Processing Aid by Dow is an external lubricant and a processing aid. It has a strong effect on its thermal stability. This product shows excellent release from metal surfaces greatly reduces the parting (shear) forces applied to the melt and results in improved thermal stability as a consequence of reduced friction and lower melt temperature. It offers increased output rates, improved flow, less scrap and reduced downtime for roll or mold cleanup. PARALOID™ K-175 Lubricating Processing Aid provides high clarity & brilliance better parts appearance, elimination of difficulties in post-finishing and better weldline impact strength of injection-molded parts. It enhances post-decorative adhesion, increases toughness in highly filled extrusions and increases surface tension for printability. It is used in clear vinyl formulations for applications such as blow-molded containers and calendered or extruded sheet. Opaque vinyl formulations containing this product are used for siding, high-flow injection-molded parts, pipe fittings and pipe and conduit.