TAGS: Polymer Reinforcement
First Graphene Limited announces the release of its second dedicated masterbatch product designed for blending with a range of plastic and rubber materials. PureGRAPH® MB-EVA is a graphene enhanced Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (VA) copolymer masterbatch, which utilises First Graphene’s few-layer, high-performing graphene additives.
Graphene Masterbatch Compatible with Various Systems
The new formulation extends First Graphene’s masterbatch product range, increasing the potential applications. Designed primarily for use in elastomers, such as rubber systems and plastics, as well as with thermoplastics, the high vinyl acetate content of the base polymer brings softness, flexibility, and polarity.
The masterbatch formulation could also potentially be compatible with other systems including resins, waxes, adhesives, and oil and bitumen products, opening the way for manufacturers of a broad range of products to benefit from the addition of graphene.
The Company has been working with third party masterbatch suppliers to develop its range of ready-to-use, graphene enhanced formulations.
Range of Benefits to End Products
Graphene enhanced masterbatches have the capability to provide a range of benefits to end products including increased mechanical performance, improved thermal and electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, increased barrier properties and fire retardancy.
PureGRAPH® MB-EVA complements First Graphene’s range of powder additives, PureGRAPH® AQUA and the recently released LDPE masterbatch. Custom PureGRAPH® masterbatch options are also now available on request in a range of polymer options that can be tailored to specific materials or applications.
Strategizing to Embrace Graphene Solutions
Michael Bell, managing director and CEO of First Graphene said, “
PureGRAPH® MB-EVA is the second ready-made masterbatch formulation released by the Company and is designed to provide customers with an off-the-shelf, pre-dispersed graphene carrier that can be easily added to existing processing lines for incorporation into numerous products. It is part of First Graphene’s strategy to help industry easily embrace graphene solutions and therefore build faster paths to market.”
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Source: First Graphene