PARALOID™ BPMS-260

Acrylic melt strength enhancer. It is designed to help improve the processability of polylactic acid and its alloys. Increases the melt elasticity of the blend even at addition levels as low as 2 wt%. It is completely miscible in the PLA matrix with an optimal refractive index match and does not affect the clarity of the blend making it suitable for use in transparent packaging as well as foam applications. It is useful in applications where additional melt strength is needed in the processing of polylactic acid, such as blown film extrusion, extrusion blow molding, sheet and foam extrusion or calendering. Has limited clearance under FDA Food Additive Regulations 21CFR178.3790 and 21CFR177.1010 governing their use in semi-rigid and rigid vinyl plastics, semi-rigid and rigid acrylic, modified acrylic plastics for food packaging as well as for food-contact applications. The maximum allowable amount of modifier depends on the number, quantity and type of modifiers in the formulation.