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(Polyscope) -- In a recent benchmark
analysis of heat boosters, Polyscope Polymers has highlighted the benefits that
can be obtained by the use of readily available XIRAN SMA copolymers as a
modifier in thermoplastic polymers.
Because XIRAN SMA has a high glass transition temperature it is able to
significantly boost performance and value of various virgin and recycled resins,
particularly acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polymethyl methacrylate
(PMMA). Available in a broad range of molecular weights and maleic anhydride
(MA) contents, XIRAN can improve thermal stability to widen the application
window, make parts easier to bond, paint or print on at a cost significantly
below that of several other additives and proprietary polymer modification
techniques. The material can also act as excellent compatibilizer between resins
that are normally immiscible, such as PA/ABS.
Polyscope is leading the way in expanding the use of this polymer as a
property enhancer. The Company has the industry’s broadest offering of SMA
additives. Grades vary in molecular weight and maleic anhydride content, both of
which have important effects on host polymer properties.
Perspectives of development of polymer markets, pricing issues and other
important aspects will be discussed at The Polymers
Summit-2011, which will be held in Moscow on November 30, 2011 at the
Ritz Carlton Hotel. The Summit will be organized by MRC with the support of
ICIS. The main idea of the Summit is to find a "the golden mean" between
producers and converters. When producers receive exactly such margin of
production, which helps them to invest in production expansion in order to
substitute polymers imports, and the converters receive such price of feedstock
that helps them to compete imported finished products. The Summit site gives an
access to the live video of the Summit, speakers" presentations, as well as
opportunities to ask questions or make appointments to any Summit
partcipant.
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