Literature on Dow Industrial Specialty Polymers in Thermoplastic Applications

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Thermoplastics with POLYOX Resins (65 KB PDF) An introduction to the properties and performance of POLYOX™ Water-Soluble Resins in thermoplastic applications. Includes an overview of the product family, product line, information, and detailed data on typical thermoplastic film properties.

Melt Flow Test Procedure for POLYOX WSR (33 KB PDF) Detailed instructions for applying ASTM Standard Test Method D 1238-88 to measuring melt flow rates of POLYOX Water-Soluble Resins by extrusion plastometer.

POLYOX WSR: Antioxidant Package for High-Temperature Applications (31 KB PDF) Describes combinations of stabilizers that can interrupt the oxidative degradation mechanism of POLYOX Water-Soluble Resins at temperatures above 150°C.

Stress Crack Reduction and Plasticization of POLYOX WSR (40 KB PDF) Describes studies on various additives and plasticizers which were evaluated for their ability to improve stress cracking resistance of 6 mil films of POLYOX Water-Soluble Resins.

General Brochure: POLYOX Water-Soluble Resins – Unique Resins for Binding, Lubricity, Adhesion and Emollient Performance (701 KB PDF) A detailed overview of the family of POLYOX Water-Soluble Resins. Provides information on the performance characteristics of POLYOX products, an overview of applications, and a summary of the product line. Also contains extensive reference information on physical properties, solution properties, dissolution methods, regulatory status, and more

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