TEGO® PPA 51-7

TEGO® PPA 51-7 is an organo-modified siloxane designed to be used as a PFAS replacement polymer processing aid in various film and fiber processes.

Typical Applications

TEGO® PPA 51-7 can be applied in various film processes, e.g. cast film, blown film and others. The additive is suitable for transparent as well as matte film applications.
TEGO® PPA 51-7 is used in fiber spinning processes to enhance the throughput and reduce fiber fraction during extrusion. It is also useful in challenging extrusion operations where a smooth surface appearance is expected, such as in pipe and profile extrusio.
TEGO® PPA 51-7 is a PFAS replacement for fluorine-based polymer processing aids (PPA) to prevent shark skin appearance and die drool built up during film manufacturing.
TEGO® PPA 51-7 can also reduce the coefficient of friction (COF) and improves slip performance. TEGO® PPA 51-7 acts as a dispersing additive for pigments and fillers.

Benefits at a glance

The use of TEGO® PPA 51-7 in various film applications as polymer processing aid gives the following benefits
  • Immediate effect after dosing, which allows a fast change of different materials or fast color changes
  • Does not cause a coating of the rollers in cast film applications nor the metal dies in blown film applications resulting in less cleaning and maintenance work compared to other PPA technologies
  • No thermal degradation
  • No influence on printability or sealability
  • No migration
  • High gloss and no haze in transparent applications
  • No corrosive degradation products

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