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PARALOID™ BPMS-255

Acrylic melt strength enhancer for polylactic acid resin

 

Description:

Rohm and Haas PARALOID™ BPMS-255 is an acrylic melt strength enhancer designed to improve processability of polylactic acid and its alloys. The addition of Paraloid BPMS-255 at levels as low as 2% increases the melt elasticity of the blend, without affecting clarity.

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Used in:

  • For use in improving the processability of polylactic acid and its alloys; this includes film and sheet extrusion, blown film and foam

Advantages:

  • Maintains an extremely high clarity with a moderate increase in melt strength
  • High resistance to break in the melt
  • Excellent performance even at very low use levels (2%)
  • In compliance with EU Directive 2002/72/EC and the US Food and Drug Administration

Properties:

Typical Properties
These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.

Appearance

Free-flowing white powder

Bulk Density

0.4-0.52 g/cm³