PolymerPolymer Composites Made with SurfaceModified Polymer Particles and Fibers

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Polymer-Polymer Composites Made with
Surface-Modified Polymer Particles and Fibers

• Bernard D. Bauman
• Fluoro-Seal, Houston Texas

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FLUORO-SEAL

• 18 Years in Business
• Leader in Fluorination of Plastic Bottles
• Recent Diversification
  Surface-Modification of Plastics
• INHANCE Product Line Performance
  Additives

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New Dimension in Material Engineering

• Surface-Modified Polymer Particles Fibers
• Combined with Various Polymer Systems
• Create New Composite Materials with Unique
  Properties
• Custom Tailor to Optimize Performance

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE

• UHMW PE
• HDPE
• TiC Polymer Alloys 18 µ to 500µ
• Rubber (SBR)
• HDPE Fibers
• Aramid Fiber

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POLYMER-POLYMER COMPOSITE CONCEPT
epoxy polyamide rubber phenolic polyurethan
e polyester silicone polycarbonate
latex polymers polyester polystyrene
polyvinyl alcohol acrylics polysulfone urea
formaldehyde acetal PVC polyolefins
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Surface-Modification Chemistry
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Surface-Modification Chemistry
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Surface-Modification Chemistry
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Surface-Modification Chemistry
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Surface-Modification Chemistry
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DISPERSION / COMPATIBILITY
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NON-TREATED
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TREATED
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Titanium Carbide Polymer Alloy
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Properties Effected

• Abrasion Resistance
• Coef. of Friction
• Flexibility
• Impact Resistance
• Adhesion to Substrates
• Tear Resistance
• Impact Resistance
• Conductivity

• Tensile Strength
• Modulus
• Flammability
• UV Resistance
• Barrier Properties
• Density
• Cost
• Others

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ABRASION RESISTANCEUHMW PE VS HDPE PARTICLES

• Particles in Cast PU NBS Abrasion Results
• None 213
• 25 INHANCE UH-1700 783
• (35 µ UHMW PE)
• 25 INHANCE HD-1800 746
• (18µ HDPE)

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Products Made With INHANCE Polyethylene
Particles

• PU Automotive Paint
• Wear Resistant Epoxy Coatings
• PU Roll Covers
• PU Mining Screens
• Cast PU Tires
• Low Friction Nylon Gears
• Long-life nitrile O-rings
• Numerous others

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PRODUCTS MADE WITH INHANCE TI POLYMER ALLOY
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LATEX PAINT SCRUB RESISTANCE

• INHANCE Particles Cycles to Breakthrough
• None 110
• 10 HD-1800 160
• 10 UH-1250 385
• ASTM Test Method D
  2486

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CONCLUSIONS

• New Dimension in Material Engineering
• Current Products with Superior Performance
• Current Products with Lower Costs
• Displace Different Materials for New Applications