The special thing: The 3D-molecular structure and the particularly strong O-Si-O bond make PolypearlTM ME inert and provide special properties.
The hybrid structure of PolypearlTM ME combines the advantages of organic compounds (elasticity, haptics, compatibility with organic substances) with the advantages of inorganic compounds (extreme temperature and chemical resistance).
PolypearlTM ME micro-powder is free-flowing and can easily be incorporated into compounds, masterbatches, rubbers, paints and varnishes. It fulfils the requirements of the most important regulatory aspects and has food approval.
PolypearlTM ME provides excellent chemical and solvent resistance and a very high temperature stability. It has excellent optical properties such as defined light diffusion for translucent plastics.
Tight, controlled particle distribution provides excellent antiblocking properties in film and foils and also in coatings
Especially for water-based systems, we offer the surface-coated type PolypearlTM ME 5.0 W.
Available particle sizes: 1 – 10 µm
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Advantages
- high temperature resistance
- solvent resistance / no swelling
- excellent optical properties / light diffusion
- narrow, homogeneous particle distribution
- perfect chemical resistance
- outstanding flow- and dispersing properties
- food approval
- highly effective at low dosage levels
- tasteless and odourless
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Technical Data
- Basis: Polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMSQ)
- CAS-Nummer: 68554-70-1
- Appearance: white powder
- Refractive Index: 1.42
- Density: 1.32 g/cm3
- Melting Point: > 400 °C
- Particle sizes: 1 • 2 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 8 • 10 µm
Application
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Masterbatch for Films & Foils
- antiblocking and slip
- excellent transparency and gloss
- non-migrating
- temperature-resistant, hot slip
- tasteless and odourless
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Plastics & Compounds
- effective light diffuser for PC, PS, PMMA
- homogeneous light distribution
- excellent light scattering
- no yellowing
- light diffuser for foils and films
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Coatings
- lubricant / slip
- excellent scratch resistance
- haptics
- delustering agent / light diffuser
- antiblocking / spacer
- anti-squeak coatings
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Rubber
- excellent lubricant
- improvement of abrasion- and tear resistance
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Fine powder
- improvement of flowability and free-flowing properties
PolypearlTM ME for polymers
light scattering in streetlights
homogenous light diffusion in automobile headlights
light design automobile interior
light diffusion in displays
taste- and odourless antiblocking additive for food packaging
homogeneous light diffusion and spot covering
PolypearlTM ME for paints & varnishes
antiblocking and spacer for coatings and varnishes
uniform matted coatings
pleasant haptics and softfeel for coatings
excellent scratch resistance
varnishes for light diffusion films in displays
Typical
particle size distribution
Narrow, homogeneous particle distribution for consistent performance
Products
| Product | Particle Size |
| PolypearlTM ME 1.0 | 1 µm |
| PolypearlTM ME 2.0 | 2 µm |
| PolypearlTM ME 4.0 | 4 µm |
| PolypearlTM ME 5.0 W | 5 µm |
| PolypearlTM ME 6.0 | 6 µm |
| PolypearlTM ME 8.0 | 8 µm |
| PolypearlTM ME 10.0 | 10 µm |