Blowing Agents
Chemical blowing agents (*Genitron®) are organic or inorganic additives used in the manufacture of polymeric foams. The chemical blowing agents in our range are stable under moderate storage conditions up to 20°C, but decompose at elevated temperatures during the processing of polymers to generate gas which forms a foam structure in the polymer matrix. One of the most efficient chemical blowing agents is azodicarbonamide.
The outstanding features of polymeric foams are weight reduction, the lower amount of polymer which has to be used, resulting in a more economical use of energy and lower cost, and improved sound and heat insulation.
* Genitron® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG, Leverkusen.
GENITRON® - special blowing agent formulations to meet specific requirements of our customers
+ Blowing agents for the foaming of PVC plastisols
- Exothermic blowing agent formulations for the foaming of thermoplastics - powder |
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| Genitron® EPA | Plate-out minimizing ADC-preparation, typical processing temperature is 200 - 230°C. |
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| Genitron® EPB | Activated plate-out minimizing ADC preparation, typical processing temperature is 170 - 225°C. |
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| Genitron® EPC | Activated ADC preparation, typical processing temperature is 160 - 190°C. |
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| Genitron® EPE | Highly activated ADC / OBSH preparation for the injection molding and extrusion of thermoplastics, especially rigid PVC (freefoam, Celuka). |
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+ Exothermic blowing agent formulations for the foaming of thermoplastics - masterbatches
+ Endothermic preparations - powders
+ Endothermic preparations - masterbatches
+ Exothermic blowing agent formulations for the foaming of rubber
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