Features
Produces low levels of smoke and odor.
PX2 Grade generates low levels of smoke and odor across the entire operating temperature range of 280°C to 420°C (535°F to 790°F).
PX2 Grade features superior cleaning power.
This purging compound grade is used exclusively for purging super-engineering, high-temperature resins such as PPS, PEEK, LCP and PEI.
Benefits
- High-temperature purge
- Designed for super-engineering resins
- Superior cleaning power
- Glass-filled
- Ideal for removing contamination
- Excellent thermal stability at high processing temperatures
- Color and material changes
- No soak time required
Applications
- Color Changeovers
- Material Changeovers
- Color/Carbon Contamination
- High Temperature Applications
- Preventative Purging
- Shutdown and Sealing
- Clear/ Low Reside Applications
- Hot Runner Cleaning
- Low Temperature Applications
- Screw Pulls
Usage Information
| Temperature Range | 280°C to 420°C (535°F to 790°F) |
| Minimum Clearance | Please speak to a Technical Sales Representative for further information on hot runner gate and extrusion die clearances. |
| Amount of Purge | Typically 1-2 system capacities (actual amount depends on degree of contamination) |
| Applications | Injection Molding Extrusion - profile, sheet, cast film & compounding |
| Types of Resin | Exclusively used for purging super-engineering resins such as PPS, PEEK, ULTEM, LCP, PEI, etc. |
Tips
- For maximum performance, Asaclean® PX2 Grade should not be diluted with other materials.
- Asaclean® PX2 Grade does not work by chemical reaction, so there is no soak time or hold-up time required for an effective purge.
- PX2 Grade should not be left idle in the machine at any temperature for any period of time.
- For nozzle hang-up or check ring cleaning (carbon and/or color deposits), use short, high-velocity shots.
- Do NOT use PX2 Grade for hot runner cleaning and sealing due to its glass content.
Properties
| Physical Form | Solid |
| Shape | Pellets |
| Color | Milky white - light yellow |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Other Solvent Solubility | Soluble in aromatic and ester solvents (except for inorganic content) |
| 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® PX2 Grade to reside in barrel for ANY period of time at ANY temperature. |
Measurements
| Specific Gravity | 1.61 at 23°C (73°F) |
| Softening Point | 150°C (302°F) |
| Flashpoint | 460°C (860°F) |
| Autoignition Temp | 520°C (968°F) |
Packaging Options
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Please Note: The above data should be used for reference only.
