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Even at use levels as low as 5%, Clearstrength E-920 modifier has been shown to provide outstanding
low temperature impact while having a minimal effect on physical properties.
Effect of E-920 on Impact Behavior of Both Low and High Flow Polycarbonate
Impact Strength1 Impact Strength1
Resin
% Ductile -10C -40C
MFR RT -10C -40C -50C
Failure (kJ/m2) (kJ/m2)
Polycarbonate 10.5 100 - 0 0 - 17
with 5% E-920 10.5 100 - 100 20 - 70
Polycarbonate 35 100 0 - - 13 -
with 5% E-920 35 100 60 - - 52 -
1
Notched Izod, ASTM D256 specifications
Clearstrength E-920 Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins
Effect of Loading
100
Izod Impact (kJ/m2)
80
60 PC - no IM
40 2% E920
5% E920
20
7% E920
0
-70 -20 30
Temperature (C)
Clearstrength E-920 Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins
Effect of Loading
75
Izod Impact (kJ/m2)
50 PC - no IM
2% E920
5% E920
25 7% E920
0
-30 -10 10 30
Temperature (C)
Dispersion of E-920 in Polybutylene Terephthalate: The following AFM (atomic force microscopy)
image (in phase mode) shows the excellent dispersion of Clearstrength E-920 in polybutylene
terephthalate.
Clearstrength E-920 Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins
Izod Impact Strength versus Clearstrength E-920 Loading Clearstrength E-920 modifier provides
excellent low temperature impact to PBT. The following graph demonstrates how the loading of E-920 can
improve low temperature impact significantly.
Effect of Loading
120
Izod Impact (kJ/m2)
100
PBT - no IM
80 10% E920
60 15% E920
40 20% E920
20 25% E920
0
-50 -30 -10 10 30
Temperature (C)
All tests performed according to ASTM D256 for notched Izod.
Clearstrength E-920 Impact Modifier for Engineering Resins
Clearstrength E-920 also shows good efficiency in various polyester blends such as PC/PBT. The
following table demonstrates E-920s excellent ductility at low temperatures. Notched Izod impacts
were determined in blends containing 15% impact modifier.
Effect of Loading
100
Izod Impact (kJ/m2)
75 PC/PBT
10% E920
50
15% E920
25 20% E920
0
-70 -20 30
Temperature (C)
All tests performed according to ASTM D256 for notched Izod.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
ARKEMA offers complete technical service and Clearstrength E-920 MBS modifier is a
assistance to you in using Clearstrength E-920 polymeric resin which when released in the
MBS impact modifier. Our laboratories and environment does not present any particular
personnel are ready to assist you with any phase hazard.
of your evaluation from formulation development
to end product testing. For additional information SUGGESTED FIRST AID
on Clearstrength E-920 please contact your
ARKEMA Account Manager. In case of eye contact, immediately flush with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get
TOXICOLOGY INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE medical attention if irritation persists.
Prolonged skin exposure to this product directly In case of contact, immediately flush the area with
or through contaminated clothing may lead to skin plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing
irritation and/or dermatitis. This product may be and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get
irritation to the eyes. The vapors given off by medical attention.
Clearstrength E-920 may be pungent and
irritating to the respiratory system, especially if If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is
permitted to accumulate in a closed area. The difficult, get medical attention.
product should be used with adequate ventilation
to protect employees and to avoid conditions, MORE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
which could cause a dust explosion. If adequate AVAILABLE
ventilation is not available, a NIOSH approved
high efficiency (HEPA) dust respirator should be Ask your ARKEMA Account Manager for further
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