Features
Good compatibility to olefinic resins.
CP Grade's polypropylene-based purging compound is a cost-effective match for those olefinic-based resins in injection molding and extrusion. CP Grade is a good choice for simple changeovers, preventative purge programs, and jobs where residue and severe contamination aren’t a concern.
Easily displaced by olefinic resins.
CP Grade features basic purging to and from polypropylene-based resins within the processing temperature range.
Benefits
Applications
- Color Changeovers
- Material Changeovers
- Shutdown and Sealing
- Hot Runner Cleaning
- Preventative Purging
- Color/Carbon Contamination
- Clear/ Low Reside Applications
- High Temperature Applications
- Low Temperature Applications
- Screw Pulls
Usage Information
Temperature Range | 170°C to 300°C to (340°F to 570°F) |
Minimum Clearance | Requires 0.5 mm (0.020") clearance for hot runner gates and extrusion dies; 100-mesh is required for extrusion screen packs. |
Amount of Purge | Typically 1-2 system capacities (actual amount depends on degree of contamination) |
Applications | Injection Molding - including hot runners Extrusion - profile, sheet, cast film & compounding |
Types of Resin | Purging to and from polypropylene-based resins within the processing temperature range |
Tips
- For maximum performance, Asaclean® CP Grade should not be diluted with other materials.
- Asaclean® CP Grade does not work by chemical reaction, so there is no soak time or hold-up time required for an effective purge.
- Asaclean® CP Grade works best with maximum agitation. Use the maximum safe screw speed and, for thermoplastic injection molding, also use maximum safe back pressure with the screw in the most forward position.
Properties
Physical Form | Solid |
Shape | Pellets |
Color | Milky white - light yellow |
Water Solubility | Insoluble |
Other Solvent Solubility | Insoluble for organic solvent under normal temperature |
Stability | Stable under normal temperatures |
Reactivity | Non-reactive under normal handling and storage conditions |
Conditions to Avoid | Do not exceed recommended temperature range. Do not allow Asaclean® CP Grade to reside in barrel for more than 30 minutes at temperatures higher than 280°C (535°F). |
Measurements
Specific Gravity | 1.35 at 23°C (73°F) |
Softening Point | 154°C to 164°C (309°F to 327°F) |
Flashpoint | 330°C (626°F) |
Autoignition Temp | 390°C (734°F) |
Please Note: The above data should be used for reference only.