Comparative blown film properties with Optibloc® 25 clarity antiblock and Diatomaceous Earth.
Optibloc® 25 clarity antiblock produced equal or better blown film properties when replacing DE in LLDPE and LDPE blown film resins. The lower abrasiveness of Optibloc® 25 clarity antiblock compared to DE will result in reduced process-equipment wear over the long term.
See the examples below for the film properties and click here to view the data on improved melt fracture elimination with Specialty Minerals Inc. (SMI) talc-based antiblocks.
Optibloc® 25 antiblock replacing DE in 1 MI LLDPE
Optibloc® 25 antiblock replacing DE in 1 MI LDPE
Additional information and data on replacing diatomaceous earth antiblocks with SMI talc-based products can be read by clicking here. Click here to download an introduction to antiblocks and SMI talc-based antiblocks in LLDPE films.
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- Replacing diatomaceous earth with Specialty Minerals talc-based antiblocks
- Replacing synthetic silica with Specialty Minerals talc-based antiblocks
- Synthetic silica replacement study: blown film
- Synthetic silica replacement study: cast film
- Economical Specialty Minerals talc antiblocks
- Specialty Minerals antiblocks for low-polymer process aid interaction
- Specialty Minerals antiblocks for low-odor applications
- Reduced slip agent interaction with surface-treated talc antiblocks
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- Specialty Minerals Publications on talc-based antiblocks – Downloadable papers by Specialty Minerals on talc-based antiblocks and their applications.
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