New Low-Profile Additives Introduced for Pultrusion & Compression Molding
Nov 21, 2006
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC -- Reichhold has introduced two new low-profile additives (LPAs) for pultrusion and compression molding applications: POLYLITE® 31702-40, PVAC low-profile additive for pultrusion and POLYLITE® 31701-35, low-profile additive for SMC / BMC applications.
PVAC for Pultrusion
POLYLITE 31702-40 is a 40% solids PVAC low-profile additive. It was developed to allow pultruders to fabricate glossy and smooth profiles for applications which demand improved cosmetic and aesthetic properties.
Applications for POLYLITE 31702-40 include:
Window Lineals
Ladder Rails
Tool Handles
Polystyrene for Compression Molding
POLYLITE 31701-35 is a 35% solids polystyrene, low-profile additive. It was developed to provide SMC / BMC compounders with the ability to develop low-shrink formulations for compression molding applications.
Applications for POLYLITE 31701-35 include:
SMC - Residential Door Skins
Shrink Control for SMC Formulations
BMC - Shrink Control
About Reichhold
Founded in 1927, Reichhold, with its world headquarters and technology center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, is the world’s largest manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins and a leading supplier of coating resins for the industrial, transportation, building and construction, marine, consumer and graphic arts markets. Reichhold has manufacturing operations throughout North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.
