Foamazol™ 73 Chemical Foaming Agent (CFA) Product Data

ApplicationFoamazol™ 73 is for use in injection molding and extrusion applications where very fine and uniform cells are required. Especially recommended for nucleation of direct gassed polystyrene foams.
CharacteristicsEndothermic Decomposition
Regulatory StatusAll Raw Materials Are GRAS (generally regarded as safe)
Physical ApperanceSupplied as White to Slightly Grayish Pellets
Technical Data
Decomposition RangeBeginning @ 145° C (293° F)
Processing RecommendationsMaximum gas yields are achieved when processing temperatures of 185-230° C (365-446° F) are reached
Usage Levels
Injection Molding0.5-2.0%
Extrusion0.2-1.5% for nucleation | 0.5-2.5% for chemical foam
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