EXXELOR™

Modifiers for Technical Polymers

Exxelor PE 1040
Maleic anhydride functionalized polymer

Product description
ExxelorTM PE1040 polymer is a maleic anhydride functionalized high density polyethylene,
produced by reactive extrusion. It has been primarily designed to act as coupling agent in filled
polyethylene compounds or as a coupling agent or a tie layer in multilayer polyethylene systems
to ensure compatibility and improve adhesion of the different layers.

Typical properties

Property ExxonMobil Unit Exxelor PE1040

Test Method
(based on)
Maleic anhydride graft level FTIR EPK-04 QT-02 High (*)

Melt flow index (2.16kg/190ºC) ASTM D1238 g/10min 1.4

Melt flow index (2.16kg/230ºC) ASTM D1238 g/10min 3.4

Density DIN 53479 g/cm³ 0.96

Melting point DSC ºC 134

Volatiles AM-S350.03 % 0.15 max

Color ASTM E 313-96 Yellowness Index Pellet 10 max

(*) MA level is typically in the range of 0.5 to 1.0 wt%

The values indicated in the table describe typical properties but do not constitute specification limits

Applications MOR, PSI

6
Exxelor PE1040 is designed to: Modulus of Rupture

• Function as coupling agent between 4

3
reinforcing materials such as natural and 0.3
Cost, $/lb 0.25 2 MOE, PSI
mineral fillers and high density polyethylene 0.2
0.15 1000
0.1 1
to improve mechanical properties 0.05
6
600
800
Modulus of Elongation
No coupling
400
200 2% PE1040
5

• Achieve compatibility and adhesion between 4

10
high density polyethylene and polyamide. 3
20
2

1
• Function as tie layer in multilayer tank 0
30

systems with high density polyethylene and a Water absorption, % 40 Impact, J/m

barrier layer.
Formulations
HDPE Escorene AD60-007-G 33.25 27.25
Wood fibers 4017 61.25 65.25
PE 1040 0 2
LubricantStruktol TPW113 5.5 5.5
Source, ATD lab, Brussels, data measured on industrial boards
Important information and disclaimer on following page.
Performance enhancement in natural and mineral filled include:
• Improved mechanical properties
• Improved notched Izod and Charpy impact strength
• Reduced water absorption

Adhesion as a tie layer in polyethylene based multilayer tank systems

Processing
Exxelor PE1040 can be added to high density polyethylene, to achieve optimum dispersion
with the natural or mineral filler system and result in the best performance. Compounding
parameters that lead to optimized performance include extruder type, screw design, barrel
temperature, screw speed, throughput, residence time and material sequence.

Our experience technical service engineers and chemists are always on hand to help you
to achieve the best performance from your processing and compounding operations.

PE1040 Rheology - Die 30/1

1.00E+04
Apparent Viscosity η (Pa.s)

1.00E+03

1.00E+02 PE1040 @ 180°C

PE1040 @ 200°C
PE1040 @ 235°C
PE1040 @ 260°C
PE1040 @ 285°C

1.00E+01
1.00E+01 1.00E+02 1.00E+03 1.00E+04 1.00E+05
Apparent Shear rate γ (sec-1)

Storage and handling

Comprehensive material safety data sheets are provided to recommend safe practices
during usage. For easy handling and storage, Exxelor PE1040 is supplied as free-flowing
pellets normally packed in 25kg bags (50 bags per pallet) or 1 ton supersacks.

Regulatory food-contact status

This product, including the product name, shall not be used or tested in any medical,
healthcare or personal care application without the prior written acknowledgement of
ExxonMobil Chemical as to the intended use. Please contact your ExxonMobil Chemical
representative for detailed regulatory food-contact status information and/or actual
compliance certification.

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