Coefficient of Friction Reduction
Coefficient of friction can be reduced when switching from conventional untreated antiblocks to surface-treated talc alternatives. Specialty Minerals Inc. (SMI) proprietary surface treatment reduces talc-amide slip aid interaction. The reduced adsorption of amide on the talc surface results in lower COF values as shown by the following examples.

Reduced COF With Coated Polybloc^® Talc in 1 MI Butene LLDPE

Reduced COF With Coated Polybloc^® Talc in 1 MI Metallocene LLDPE

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• Replacing diatomaceous earth with Specialty Minerals talc-based antiblocks
• Replacing synthetic silica with Specialty Minerals talc-based antiblocks
  
  
• Economical SMI talc antiblocks
• SMI antiblocks for low-polymer process aid interaction
• Reduced slip agent interaction with surface-treated talc antiblocks
  
  
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• Specialty Minerals Antiblock Technical Service Support
  
  
• What is Talc? A mineral introductory page
  
  
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• SMI Publications on talc-based antiblocks:  Downloadable papers by Specialty Minerals on talc-based antiblocks and their applications.
  
  
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