The following illustrates the formulations appropriate for profile applications using Tuffgard^® precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) to reduce the level of acrylic impact modifier without sacrificing property performance. The exact formulation parameters must be adjusted for specific processing lines and the requirements of each individual application.

Click here to download the technical data sheet for Tuffgard^® PCC and click here to download a brochure on Tuffgard^® PCC in rigid PVC.

Learn more:

• SMI minerals for rigid PVC
• Rigid PVC property balance – product selector chart
• SMI precipitated and ground calcium carbonates for rigid PVC
• SMI minerals for PVC window and door profiles
• Formulating PVC profiles for export to North America
  
  
• What is Precipitated Calcium Carbonate? A mineral introductory webpage.
  
  
• Impact Fundamentals
• PVC Compounding Technology Fundamentals
  
  
• SMI minerals in housing - See the places Specialty Minerals products are used around your house.
  
  
• “Fillers in PVC – A Review of the Basics” - download brochure
• “The Effect of Calcium Carbonate Size and Loading Level On the Impact Performance  of Rigid PVC Compounds Containing Varying Amounts Of Acrylic Impact Modifier” - download publication
• “Improving Performance and Lowering Costs of UPVC Window Profiles Using Tuffgard^® Microfine PCC” – download publication in English or in Chinese
• “Adding Value to PVC Formulations with Ester Lubricants and Fine Calcium Carbonate” - download publication
  
  
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