 Chart: Recommended Stearates for Various Polymers
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STEARATES / POLYMERS
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Calcium
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Zinc
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Sodium
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Magnesium
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Potassium
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Aluminum
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ABS / SAN
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LU
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LU
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LU
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Nylon
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LU
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LU
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LU
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HDPE
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AS, LU
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LDPE
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AS, LU
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LLDPE
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AS, LU
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EVA MODIFIED
PE
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AS, LU
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UHMWPE
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AS, LU
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Polypropylene
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AS, LU
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Polystyrene
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LU
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CC, LU
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LU
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Thermosets
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LU
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LU
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Reinforced
Polyester
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LU, MR
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ELASTOMERS
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Calcium
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Zinc
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Sodium
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Magnesium
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Potassium
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Aluminum
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EPDM
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AT, LU
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Epichlorohydrin
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AT, LU
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Nitrile Rubber
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AT, LU
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VP
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Polyacrylate
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CA
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CA
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| Symbols |
| LU |
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Lubricant |
| AS |
Acid Scavenger |
| AT |
Anti-tack |
| VP |
Vulcanization Promoter |
| CC |
Cell Control |
| CA |
Curing Agent / Additive |
| MR |
Mold Release |
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| Polymers |
| ABS |
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Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, Styrene |
| SAN |
Styrene-acrylonitrile |
| HDPE |
High Density Polyethylene |
| LDPE |
Low Density Polyethylene |
| LLDPE |
Linear Low Density Polyethylene |
| UHMWPE |
Ultra High Molecular Weight PE |
| EVA |
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate |
Please note: The purpose
of this data is to provide general information and advice. All our statements,
formulations and recommendations are offered in good faith but without
guarantee. Users of our products are themselves responsible for compliance with
any legal provisions including those relating to patent laws and accident
prevention.
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