VERSAPOL GP-446

VERSAPOL GP-446 by Greenchemicals acts as an internal lubricant and mold release agent. It also serves as a compatibilizer in polycarbonate (PC)/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) alloys, reducing the viscosity of PC in the melt phase, ensuring better polymer intermeshing. It is a general-purpose (GP) additive designed for use with all polymers. It improves the pigment, fillers, flame retardant additives dispersion.

• Additionally, it promotes flux junctions, even in high-viscosity polymers, reducing cycle times.
• It eliminates all tensions in the hand-made surfaces, enhancing transparency and the heat deflection temperature (HDT).
• For acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/polycarbonate and polycarbonate/polybutylene terephthalate alloys, it improves the intermeshing between polymer phases.
• It allows for a 30-40°C reduction in processing temperatures, extending the thermal lifespan of polymers and flame retardants.
• Therefore, VERSAPOL GP-446 is highly recommended for use in the preparation of flame-retardant masterbatches, such as those containing red phosphorus.
• VERSAPOL GP-446 does not affect transparency, mechanical properties, hydrolysis resistance, printability, weldability, and sealability.
• Due to its high polymer compatibility, it can be directly added to polymer granules before injection molding or extrusion, eliminating the need for compounding, thereby providing technical and economic advantages.
• It is suitable for amorphous and transparent polymers such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), SB copolymers, co-polyamides, aromatic polyamides, co-polyesters, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), and high-temperature polymers like PEEK.
• The recommended dosage varies from 0.10–0.25%, eliminating the need for traditional esters and waxes.
• For flame retardant masterbatches, a higher dosage of 0.5–1% improves dispersion efficiency, while 1.5–2% can be used to significantly reduce surface friction values.