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For higher stiffness of plastics

Achieve an increase in the modulus of elasticity with modification masterbatches

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During the operation of containers, tanks, tubs or even pallets it can be observedthat plastic components deform under stress to such an extent that they are irreversibly damaged (deformed) and thus can no longer be used.

The external load acting on the plastic was de facto too high.

What is the reason for this?

The polymer used cannot offer sufficient resistance to the force acting on it because it is not stiff enough for the application. Yet good mechanical properties are essential for many plastic applications.

What does the characteristic value modulus of elasticity mean?

The modulus of elasticity, or E-modulus for short, is a key figure that describes how flexible a material is when subjected to external forces. It is an important factor in the calculation of the stiffness of plastics.

You can keep that in mind:

That's what it's all about:	Deformation of plastic components
Relevant property:	Elasticity, also stiffness
Characteristic value (Long form):	the modulus of elasticity
Characteristic value (abbreviated form):	the E-modulus
Formula symbol:	E
Unit:	MPa (Megapascal)
Frequently used synonyms:	Coefficient of elasticity, tensile modulus, elongation modulus, Young's modulus
Notice:	The higher the E-modulus value, the stiffer the material!

How can the modulus of elasticity be increased?

If your polymer is not stiff enough for the intended application and consequently cannot withstand the demanding tensile and bending stresses, you can subsequently adjust its properties by increasing its E-modulus value.

As the modulus of elasticity increases
the stiffness of your plastic increases.

We tell you how polymer properties can be modified in favour of materials that are more resistant to bending.

Learn in the free whitepaper how you can easily optimise the mechanical properties of your polymer by adding additive masterbatches individually.

Very often, masterbatches are the appropriate choice when it comes to fabricating more rigid materials with a high modulus of elasticity. With their modifying properties, they are highly efficient, universal, individual and consequently highly flexible.

Convince yourself of the XINOMER® modification masterbatches for increasing the modulus of elasticity in your recyclates:

	XINOMER® MB MOD 0411	XINOMER® MB MOD 1510
Optimised for ...	Extrusion applications with low melt index	Injection moulding applications
Which carrier material is used?	Polyethylene Recyclate	Polypropylene Recyclate
Suitable for which polymers?	Polyethylene recyclates and virgin material	Polypropylene recyclates and virgin material
Suitable for which processing operations?	Extrusion Extrusion blow moulding Injection moulding	Injection moulding Extrusion
Suitable for which applications?	Tanks Hollow bodies Profiles Tubs Pallets Containers	Container Bucket Furniture Pallets Housing Tubes Profiles
What increase in modulus of elasticity is possible?
	Increase of the modulus of elasticity of a PE-HD recyclate with an MFI of 5.5 g/10 min (190 °C, 21.6 kg)	Increase of the modulus of elasticity of a PP recyclate with an MFI of 15 g/10 min (230 °C, 2.16 kg)

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