Koattro is a novel family of high-molecular-weight plastomers. Polybutene-1 grade Koattro PB0800M is a semi-crystalline homopolymer, which can be used where creep and environmental stress crack resistance and elevated temperature performance are key requirements. This polymer is highly compatible with polypropylene due to its similar molecular structure. It can be used to improve mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. It is less compatible in blends with polyethylene but it is still easily dispersible. It’s relative slow crystallization kinetics allows for an excellent wetting behavior. Besides their high shear sensitive flow behavior they remain easily dispersible also in even more incompatible polymers like thermoplastic elastomers. Applications: Color Concentrates, Products for Use in Property Modification. Information provided by LyondellBasell. |