Lotader: Ethylene - Glycidyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Lotader: Ethylene - Glycidyl Methacrylate Copolymer
DESCRIPTION
LOTADER® AX8840 is a random copolymer of ethylene and glycidyl methacrylate, polymerized by high-
pressure autoclave process.
Glycidyl methacrylate gives reactivity (versus OH, COOH and NH2 groups), leading to optimal
dispersion during melt mixing with engineering thermoplastics.
As an ethylene copolymer, LOTADER® AX8840 is compatible with LDPE in all proportions, and
with almost all other ethylene copolymers.
LOTADER® AX8840 exhibits good adhesion on PET, PBT, PPS, metal, paper, glass.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
APPLICATIONS
Due to its reactivity induced by the glycidyl methacrylate, LOTADER® AX8840 can be use as a
compatibilizer for polyesters/polyolefins blends and as an adhesive for some laminate structures
(polyolefins/polyesters, polyolefins/PPS etc.).
For more detailed information and recommendations regarding your specific application, please contact
your local ARKEMA technical representative.
LOTADER® AX8840
PROCESSING
Heat stability of acrylate comonomer allows processing temperatures as high as for polyesters (PBT, PET)
and PPS, which is the main material using LOTADER® AX8840 as impact modifier or compatibilizer.
CAUTION: LOTADER® AX8840 reacts with polymers containing maleic anhydride and acid. This reaction
may generate gels or can block an extruder if not controlled. Extruders must be thoroughly purged before
and after extruding LOTADER® AX8840.
Safety data sheet as well as information on handling and storage of the LOTADER® AX8840 is available
upon request to your ARKEMA representative or on the web site lotader.com.
SHELF LIFE
Two years from the date of delivery, in unopened packaging. For any use above this limit, please refer to
our technical services.
February 2018
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