Kaneka Malaysia essentially produces a wide range of MODIFIERS and PROCESSING AIDS for the plastics industry. MODIFIERS alter the properties of the original plastics to improve on the lack of certain properties. In PVC, impact MODIFIERS are added to improve the impact resistance. In certain Engineering Plastics, MODIFIERS are added to improve appearance, impact resistance or even to provide flame-retardancy. PROCESSING AIDS, on the other hand are generally acrylic resins that improves PVC processability without diminishing the essential properties of PVC.
Kaneka Malaysia’s R&D and Technical Team is committed to provide support to all our customers based on their needs and various level of expertise.
Packaging Materials
Characteristics of IM
1. Methyl Methacrylate-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer
- Outstanding high impact strength.
- Glossy surface and crystal clear product.
- Easy processing in blow molding, extrusion, injection and calendaring.
- Distinctive and deep vacuum forming.
| Kane Ace | Main Features | Applications |
| B-513 | Excellent clarity without crease whitening | Sheet & Plate |
| B-22
UM-300 B-650 B-652H B-653H |
General purpose with good impact strength and transparency | Film, Sheet, Plate & Bottle |
| B-564 | Excellent impact strength for opaque applications | Pipe, Fittings & Profile |
2. Kane Ace FM (Acrylic type)
- Excellent weather resistance.
- High impact strength.
- Lower heat shrinkage.
| Kane Ace | Main Features | Applications |
| FM-40
FM-50 |
Weather Resistant.
High charpy impact strength. Improved impact with wider process window. |
Pipe, Profile, Windows & Industrial Materials |
| FM-80 | Transparent with good impact strength.
Weather Resistant. Improved impact with wider process window. |
Pipe, Profile, Windows & Industrial Materials |
Kane Ace Impact Modifier (IM)
Kane Ace Impact Modifier as being our main additive used to improve toughening characteristics of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins and engineering plastics.
Characteristics of PA
Kane Ace Processing Aid (PA)
Kane Ace PA is an acrylic resin that improves PVC process ability without diminishing essential properties.
Function of Gelation Type PA
Improve (Melt) Gelation
1) Shorter Fusion Time
2) Improved Product Outlook
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| No PA-20 | PA-20 / 2phr |
Improve (Melt) Viscosity & Elasticity
1) Improve Draw-Down
2) Homogenous Mix / Good Calendar Bank Rotation
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| PA-20 not added (after 4min) | PA-20 / 2phr (after 4min) |
3) Deeper Vacuum Forming
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| PA-20 not added | PA-20 / 2phr |
4) Good Foam Ability
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| PA not added | PA-60 / 6phr |
A) Gelation Type PA
| Grades | PA-18 / PA-19 / PA-20 | PA-40 | PA-60 |
| Molecular Weight ( Mw × 106 ) |
1.0 – 1.5 Low |
3.0 – 5.0 Medium |
5.0 – 7.0 High |
| Application | Rigid sheet, profile, pipe, bottle, injection & etc. | Foam profile and pipe. Soft PVC sheet | Foam sheet |
| Effect on properties | General Purpose | Good surface, gloss improver | Low density |
B) Lubricated PA
| Kane Ace | Type | Molecular Weight | Application |
| PA-101 | Lubricated | 0.5 × 106 | Rigid PVC |
High polymer modifier that improves lubricating process ability without diminishing essential quality.