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3M™ Polymer Processing Additive HX 9551

  • 3M ID B5005631000

A free-flowing, hydrocarbon-based Polymer Processing Additive (PPA) developed to help deliver the robust and consistent performance the market expects

Helps improve optical properties such as haze, clarity, and gloss achieving performance comparable to 3M PPA FX Series

Ideal for use in polyolefin resins containing antiblocking agents, pigments and other inorganic additives

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  • A free-flowing, hydrocarbon-based Polymer Processing Additive (PPA) developed to help deliver the robust and consistent performance the market expects
  • Helps improve optical properties such as haze, clarity, and gloss achieving performance comparable to 3M PPA FX Series
  • Ideal for use in polyolefin resins containing antiblocking agents, pigments and other inorganic additives
  • Eliminates melt fracture
  • Helps reduce extrusion pressure during polyolefin processing
  • Helps reduce die build up during polyolefin processing
  • Helps reduce energy consumption during polyolefin processing

A free-flowing, hydrocarbon-based processing additive used in plastic extrusion processes to help customers improve both product quality and production efficiency for a variety of extruded plastic products.

3M evaluates PPA performance across a broad range of operating conditions, including different shear rates, temperatures, and resin grades, to help customers/end users achieve reliable operation in their diverse processing applications.

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