Catalog Number
ACM9006262-1
Product Name
Polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride
Category
Hydrophobic Polymers
Synonyms
maleic copolymer, maleated copolymer, maleated polymer
Description
Polyethylene is resistant to various organic solvents and corrosion of various acids and bases, but not to oxidative acids such as nitric acid. Polyethylene will oxidize in an oxidizing environment.
InChI
1S/C4H2O3.C2H4/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7-3;1-2/h1-2H;1-2H2
InChI Key
YYXLGGIKSIZHSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Density
0.92 g/mL at 25 °C
Application
Bond aid for polar to nonpolar substances. Compatibilizer for polymer blends.
Composition
maleic anhydride, ~0.5 wt. %
Features And Benefits
Contributes abrasion resistance, lubricity, antiblocking, and surface glass, allows chemical bonding via anhydride group.
Packaging
250 g in poly bottle