Dow Corning Silicone-Based Additives for Polyamide Compounds0 pages
Plastics & Composites
Dow Corning Silicone-Based Additives
for Polyamide Compounds
Improved Scratch Resistance and Slip
Performance in Polyamide Compounds
While Dow Corning 31-441 Additive
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Features & Benefits
• Low volatile emissions
• Off-white solid silicone polymer
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• Improves scratch resistance
• Processing aid to lower torque
Figure 1: Dow Corning 31-441 Additive
Slip Performance
Applications
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• Electrical and electronics
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PA-GF30 – Reference
Dow Corning® 31-441 Additive
Dow Corning® MB50-011 Silicone Masterbatch
Competition 1
Competition 2
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Dow Corning® 31-441 Additive
Dow Corning® MB50-011 Silicone Masterbatch
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