DATA SHEET / SPECIFICATIONS
ANTIBLOCKING MASTERBATCH
AB PE 50N
AB PE 50N is a masterbatch containing 50 % natural Silica in a LDPE carrier. It is used to prevent blocking of PE films during wind-up and to allow easy opening of PE bags and sachets.
SPECIFICATIONS
Melt Index (190 / 2.16 kg) 0.6 - 1.2 MO1- 700*
Natural Silica content (1000 / 10 min) 48 - 52% MO5-700*
ADDITIONAL TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance white pellets
Density 0.63 -0.69 MO28-700*
Moisture content < 500 ppm MO27-700*
Pellet size mb/g 30 - 40 MO69-700*
% Fe2 03 < 0.20 details given by supplier
Heavy metals
Pb < 5 ppm
As < 5 ppm
Hg < 0.5 ppm
Cd < 0.5 ppm
Cr VI < 0.5 ppm
* POLYTECHS internal method
USAGE
AB PE 50N can be used in both Cast or Blown film processes.
The type of Silica used gives excellent surface friction to LDPE & LLDPE transparency.
AB PE50N is compatible with other polyolefines.
RECOMMENDED ADDITION RATES
details given by supplier films without adversely effecting the film
Silica antiblock agents are used in polyethylene film from 0.2 to 1 %. In this case, use concentrations of AB PE 50N are between 0.4 and 2%.
FOOD CONTACT STATUS
AB PE 50N is suitable for food contact applications.
PACKAGING
Product is packed in 25 kg PE bags on shrink-wrapped pallets of 1375 kg.
When stored in a cool and dry place in original bags, Antiblock Masterbatches have a shelf life of two years
ED. 06/98
