ALTUGLAS® BS 130

ALTUGLAS® BS 130 by Trinseo is a methylmethacrylate (MMA) copolymer compatible with PVC and all vinylic polymers. Acts as a matting agent. Possesses homogeneous effects, excellent reproducibility of recipes and minimal effect on mechanical properties such as impact strength, modulus, strain and even intrinsic weatherability (UV resistance) of beads. Provides excellent dispersion in polymers during melting and processing. It exhibits surface effects, anti-blocking and printability characteristics. It has high stability temperature (typical of PMMA >300°C) and therefore it is not degraded at all by usual processing conditions (shear and temperature) of PVC. Shows little effect on processing conditions like torque, pressure, melting temperature, etc. Used in the manufacturing of extruded opaque sheets in furnitures and thermoformable door panels, packaging, extruded profiles in sidings and window boards. Can be used in a broad range of formulations of flexible and rigid PVC with any type of additive including plasticizers, processing aids, fillers, pigments and stabilizers. Provides frost appearance in bottles. ALTUGLAS® BS 130 is also used in making blown films to give transparent and opaque effects.