The quest for superior performance in PVC products often involves a careful selection of additives, where processing aids and foam regulators play distinct yet often complementary roles. However, advanced materials like our KF100 Acrylic Copolymer are engineered to perform as both, offering a synergistic approach to enhancing PVC manufacturing. Understanding this dual functionality is key to unlocking new levels of product quality and process efficiency.

As a primary processing aid, KF100 excels in promoting the melting of PVC compounds. It ensures that the polymer chains become adequately plasticized, leading to improved dispersion and a cohesive melt. This fundamental aspect of processing aids is critical for achieving good plasticization at the lowest possible temperatures, which is beneficial for energy savings and reducing thermal degradation of the polymer. The result is products with better mechanical properties and a finer surface gloss, reflecting the improved melt quality.

Where KF100 truly distinguishes itself is in its role as a foam regulator. By possessing an ultra-high molecular weight and super-strong melt strength, it directly influences the behavior of PVC melts during the foaming process. This is particularly advantageous for PVC foam sheet products, where achieving a uniform cell structure and significantly lower density is crucial. The agent’s ability to increase the pressure and torque of the PVC melt effectively enhances its cohesion and homogeneity. This prevents the premature combination or collapse of bubbles, leading to a more refined and stable cellular structure in the final foamed product.

The synergistic effect comes into play as these combined properties translate into tangible benefits. The improved plasticization achieved by its processing aid function, coupled with the enhanced melt strength and bubble stabilization provided by its foam regulating capabilities, leads to products with exceptionally low densities and uniform cell structures. This makes KF100 particularly suitable for thicker PVC foam boards and profiles. For manufacturers, this means a more versatile additive that simplifies formulation, improves processing stability, and ultimately delivers higher quality, more competitive PVC products across a broad spectrum of applications.