Maleic Anhydride Functional Compatibilizers for PA/ASA Alloy
COACE's main products are compatibilizers, tougheners and functional additives, which are used in: modified plastics, wood-plastic profiles, low-smoke halogen-free flame-retardant cables, PP extruded sheets, PE extruded sheets, and anti-corrosion pipes Coatings, hot melt adhesives, photovoltaic film additives and other fields, among which special products such as nylon ultra-low temperature toughener, polyester compatible toughener, alloy compatibilizer have reached the domestic advanced level.
Coace® KS-03 is a styrene-acrylonitrile-maleic anhydride copolymer.
Maleic anhydride functional compatibilizers, particularly styrene-acrylonitrile-maleic anhydride copolymers, play an important role in improving the characteristics of PA/ASA alloys. By enhancing interfacial adhesion, these compatibilizers greatly improve the alloys' mechanical characteristics, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
Maleic anhydride is useful SAMA copolymers are an excellent solution for improving the compatibility and performance of PA/ASA polymer alloys. SAMA compatibilizers promote strong interfacial adhesion between the polar PA and non-polar ASA phases, allowing the formation of well-dispersed, homogenous alloy morphologies with better mechanical characteristics, thermal resistance, and chemical inertness. These compatibilizers' processing compatibility and versatility open up new possibilities for employing PA/ASA alloys in a wide range of automotive, consumer, industrial, and construction applications. As the demand for long-lasting, low-cost engineering thermoplastics grows, SAMA-compatibilized PA/ASA alloys will become increasingly vital in satisfying the performance and sustainability criteria of today's industry.
1. Improved Interfacial Adhesion: SAMA copolymers' exceptional compatibilizing impact stems from their ability to lower interfacial tension between the PA and ASA phases while also promoting high interfacial adhesion. The maleic anhydride functional groups in the SAMA backbone readily react with the amine end-groups of polyamide chains, whereas the styrene and acrylonitrile comonomers are compatible with the ASA matrix.
2. Thermal and Chemical Resistance: In addition to improving mechanical performance, the use of SAMA compatibilizers improves the heat and chemical resistance of PA/ASA polymer alloys. The maleic anhydride functionality improves thermal stability, allowing the alloy to retain mechanical qualities after exposure to high temperatures.
3. Processing and Compatibility: SAMA compatibilizers can be easily added into PA/ASA polymer alloys utilizing conventional twin-screw extrusion compounding processes. Maleic anhydride functionality enhances effective dispersion and interfacial adhesion, reducing the risk of phase separation or excessive increases in melt viscosity.
Appearance |
Granules |
Color |
Light yellow |
Melt index
(200ºC,5kg): g/10min |
5-15 |
Maleic Anhydride Content |
6-10 |
Density |
1.09 g/cm3 |
Equipment Requirement |
Twin-screw extruder |
Samples Rules |
Free samples be offered |
Leading time |
Within 10 working days after payment |
Typical Application
To be used as compatibilizers for PC/ABS alloy,ABS/PET alloy,PA/ABS alloy,PA/ASA alloy.
To be used as coupling agent for ABS,AS with infill materials, such as fiber glass, talc, etc.
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Handling & Storage
For information on appropriate Handling & Storage of this polymeric resin, please refer to the material Safety Data Sheet.
A material Safety Data Sheet, Technique Data Sheet, and/or more detailed information on extrusion processing and/or compounding of this polymeric resin for some other applications are available from your COACE Chemical Company Limited service representative.
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Since 2009, born in the southeast of China, Xiamen Economic Zone, COACE started her journey in the plastic industry.
With high intellectuals' team and advanced facilities, COACE focuses on the R&D and producing of the plastic additives. The factory owns 12,000 square-meter area and is equipped with eight modern extruding-pellets systems production lines, which ensure the annual capacity of ten thousand metric tons. The products cover compatibilizers, coupling agents, impact modifiers, and other functional additives.
As COACE's knockout products, the Polypropylene and glass fiber compatibilizers, Polyamide tougheners, and plastic alloy compatibilizers help the company to predominate the national market in a short time, and developed the overseas market then. From Northeast Asian economic belt to North America, COACE's products got the high evaluation from the markets.
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COACE Products Type
COACE's R&D and manufactures focus on chemical modified high molecular weight polymers and some inorganic small molecule chemical additives. Most of her products are to be used as compatibilizer for plastic blending compounds, coupling agent for plastic compsite materials, hot-melt ahesive materials, adhesion promoters, and other application.