Akcros Chemicals Inc (USA) liquid mixed metal stabilizers are available for a wide variety of demanding suspension and emulsion based PVC processes. They are extremely versatile products suitable for use in the production of PVC articles by techniques such as extrusion, calendering, injection moulding, rotational moulding and spread coating. They are marketed under the Akcrostab® Lankromark® and Interstab® tradenames.
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| AKCROSTAB ABC-18 | Akcrostab ABC-18 is a medium activity rate stabilizer-activator for azodicarbonamide-based foams. Applicable to knife, reverse-roll, calendered, extruded and closed mold processes. Activation temperature range is 340-360°F; Provides more process latitude than ABC1A. Akcrostab ABC®18 has limited USFDA approval. |
| AKCROSTAB ABC-1A | Akcrostab ABC-1A is a high activity rate stabilizer-activator for azodicarbonamide-based foams. Applicable to knife, reverse-roll, calendered, extruded and closed mold processes. Activation occurs at 340-360°F. ABC1A can also be used as an activator in polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS or polystyrene. |
| AKCROSTAB ABC-2 | A low-temperature, high activity rate stabilizer-activator for azodicarbonamide-based foams. Applicable to knife, reverse-roll, calendered, extruded and closed mold processes. Nitrogen release activation starts below 320°F. ABC-2 is also useful as an activator in polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS or polystyrene products. |
| AKCROSTAB ABC-6A | Akcrostab ABC-6A is a tin-based metal low activity rate stabilizer/blowing agent catalyst for azodicarbonamide containing PVC foams. It functions as an activation retarder, slowing the release of nitrogen from the foaming agent. Applicable to knife, reverse-roll, calendered, extruded and closed mold processes. ABC-6A retards nitrogen release below 370°F. It can be used in combination with ABC-2 or ABC-1A to produce a very fine cell structure. |
| AKCROSTAB BC-103A | Akcrostab® BC-103A is a general-purpose barium-cadmium-zinc liquid heat and light stabilizer designed for filled and/or pigmented PVC applications, especially where minimal plate-out is critical. BC-103A is compatible with most compounding ingredients, including epoxidized secondary plasticizers. |
| AKCROSTAB BC-103A EXPORT | Akcrostab® BC-103A EXP is a low cost general-purpose barium-cadmium-zinc liquid heat and light stabilizer designed for a variety of filled or pigmented PVC applications, especially where minimal plate- out is critical. Excellent for use in molded footwear applications. BC-103A Exp is an economical version of standard BC-103A. |
| AKCROSTAB BC-109 | Akcrostab® BC-109 is a liquid barium-cadmium-zinc heat and light stabilizer formulated for vinyl plastisol applications; provides excellent color control, viscosity and processing characteristics. A general purpose heat and light stabilizer for all plastisols and organisols. |
| AKCROSTAB BC-111 | Akcrostab® BC-111 is a very low cost barium-cadmium-zinc liquid heat stabilizer for use in flexible PVC. BC-111 is formulated for use in calendaring, injection-molding and extrusion processes; Provides excellent initial and mid-term color control; an excellent low-cost general use stabilizer; performs well in almost all applications and processes. |
| AKCROSTAB BC-4746S | Akcrostab® BC-4746S is a high efficiency barium-cadmium-zinc liquid heat and light stabilizer designed for a variety of PVC applications, especially where printability and plate- out are of critical importance; Well-suited for use in PVC pool liner, roofing substrate or awning, including backlit, and advertising banners. |
| AKCROSTAB BZ-4864 | Akcrostab® BZ-4864 is a mixed metal soap epoxidized soybean oil heat and light stabilizer for extruded, plastisol and calendered PVC goods; Recommended for use in un-filled, non-pigmented applications. BZ-4864 contains 67% ESO by weight. |
| AKCROSTAB BZ-4903MDC | Akcrostab BZ-4903MDC is a liquid barium-zinc heat and light stabilizer for use in flexible clear and opaque PVC applications. |
| AKCROSTAB BZ-4929DC | Akcrostab BZ-4929DC is a high efficiency barium-zinc liquid heat and light stabilizer for use in either highly filled or highly pigmented flexible PVC applications. |
| AKCROSTAB BZ-4996 | Akcrostab BZ-4996 is a high efficiency liquid barium-zinc based stabilizer for flexible PVC where clarity is of utmost importance. |
| AKCROSTAB BZ-5043 | Akcrostab BZ-5043 is a low volatility barium-zinc based liquid heat and light stabilizer fur use in flexible polyvinyl chloride. |
| AKCROSTAB CAZ-4818 | Akcrostab CAZ-4818 is a liquid calcium-zinc heat stabilizer for clear plastisol and general-purpose flexible PVC applications. |
| AKCROSTAB LT-4361 | Akcrostab LT-4361 is an efficient liquid barium-calcium-zinc stabilizer particularly useful for vinyl calendaring and extrusion applications. |
| AKCROSTAB LT-4785 LV | Akcrostab LT-4785LV is a liquid metal soap heat and light stabilizer for calendered and estruded flexible PVC. Suitable for opaque of pigmented formulations, LT-4785LV does not contain cadmium. |
| AKCROSTAB LT-4798 | Akcrostab LT-4798 is a mixed metal soap heat and light stabilizer designed for use in a variety of clear PVC articles. |
| AKCROSTAB LT-4801 | Akcrostab® LT-4801 is a liquid barium-zinc epoxidized soybean oil blend heat and light stabilizer for flexible PVC. Primarily designed for opaques, may find utility in general purpose clears. LT-4801 contains 60% ESO by weight. Suitable for calender and plastisol processes. |
| AKCROSTAB LT-4803 | Akcrostab® LT-4803 is a mixed metal epoxidized soybean oil blend heat and light stabilizer for flexible PVC plastisol applications, particularly wire and strand-coating. LT-4803 provides excellent UV stability for exterior applications such as awnings and coated fabrics. The ESO content of LT-4803 is 50% by weight.
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| AKCROSTAB LT-4813 | Akcrostab LT-4813 is a mixed metal soap heat and light stabilizer for a variety PVC applications and especially where printability and plateout are of critical importance. |
| AKCROSTAB M-823 | Akcrostab M-823 is an FDA grade zinc octoate stabilizer-activator blend designed for applications with critical VOC requirements. |
| AKCROSTAB M-913 | Akcrostab M-913 is a liquid barium-cadmium-zinc general-purpose heat and light stabilizer for calendered flexible PVC and PVC plastisol applications; Designed to have improved exudation and plateout characteristics. . |
| AKCROSTAB R-4086 | Akcrostab R-4086 is a liquid barium-cadmium-zinc heat and light stabilizer developed for high compatibility and low plateout characteristics in clear or opaque flexible calendered press laminated film and sheeting; a higher zinc containing modification of Akcrostab BC-103. |
| INTERSTAB BC-5195 | Interstab®BC-5195 is a low cost general-purpose barium-cadmium-zinc liquid heat and light stabilizer designed for a variety of transparent, lightly-filled or low-level pigmented PVC applications, especially where minimal plate-out is critical. Excellent for use in molded footwear applications. BC-5195 is an improved clarity version of standard BC-103A Exp. |
| INTERSTAB BZ-4838S | Akcrostab BZ-4838S is a liquid barium-zinc metal carboxylate PVC heat stabilizer with an exceptional range of application. |
| INTERSTAB BZ-5174LV | Interstab® BZ-5174LV is a low volatility self-lubricating heat stabilizer developed for use in flexible PVC, especially high-durometer clear film applications. Lubricant levels may be reduced or totally eliminated, relying on the highly compatible lubricants within BZ-5174LV; exhibits excellent heat stability and clarity, as well as permanence, exudation resistance, and thermal stability. Closed cup flash point is above 300°F. |
| INTERSTAB BZ-5202 | Interstab® BZ-5202 is formulated for exceptional utility in the PVC-compounding market. Good all-around performance: clarity, plate-out, exudation, dynamic performance and static heat stability; for use in opaque and GP clear flexible compounds. |
| INTERSTAB BZ-5206 | Interstab BZ-5206 is a low volatility barium-zinc liquid heat and light stabilizer for use in flexible vinyl; especially .thin gauge semi-rigid clear packaging film for candle and gift-wrap, Interstab BZ-5206 also gives optimum overall performance in general purpose extruded and blown film processing, provides high dyne level results making it ideal for non-solvent ink printing applications. |
| INTERSTAB BZ-5207 | Akcrostab® BZ-5207 is a mixed metal/ESO blend heat stabilizer for flexible PVC use. It contains 43% ESO by weight. Primarily designed for opaques, but functions well in general purpose clears; functionally similar to LT-4801 and BZ-4864. |
| INTERSTAB BZ-5258 | Akcrostab BZ-5258 is a mixed metal soap heat and light stabilizer for a variety of general purpose PVC applications, extrusion and calendering especially where printability and plateout are of critical importance. |
| INTERSTAB BZ-5295 | Interstab® BZ-5295 is an ultra-low phenol, low VOC mixed metal liquid for flexible PVC use. BZ-5295 has been designed for items needing low VOC or emission certification such as Greenguard®; highly recommended for applications requiring critical color retention without yellowing such as wallcovering, window shades or awnings. Functions optimally in filled calendering but may find utility in extruded compounds. |
| INTERSTAB CZ-10 - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZ-10 - FDA / Medical is a phenol-free liquid Calcium-zinc stabilizer. Applications include low to moderate temperature plastisols. CZ-10 has limited food contact approval (21 CFR 177.1210 [by reference to 175.300] no limitations.) Recommended at 1.5 – 3.0 phr as a stabilizer in PVC compounds used in the manufacture of closure gaskets for food containers. Preferred over paste or powdered calcium-zinc stabilizers in plastisols where maintenance of viscosity is critical; Low zinc content. |
| INTERSTAB CZ-11 - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZ-11 - FDA / Medical is a calcium-zinc stearates-based heat stabilizer in paste form. CZ-11 complies with the stipulations for food contact as listed in the 21 CFR 181.22 - .30 & 178.2010 with no usage level limitations. Recommended for calendering or extruded blown film applications where zinc sensitivity of the PVC resin is a problem. Provides excellent heat stability, clarity and water blush resistance in food process tubing. Calcium to zinc ratio is 1:1. |
| INTERSTAB CZ-11D - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZ-11D - FDA / Medical complies with 21 CFR 181.22 - .30 & 178.2010 with no usage limitations. CZ-11D IS Recommended as a stabilizer/activator for use in foamed PVC plastisol bottle cap liner. When used at 1.0 – 2.0 phr, CZ-11D provides excellent performance in extruded blown film where compatibility and roll or contact clarity is of primary importance; Compatible with food-wrap anti-fog additives; Calcium to zinc ratio is 1:3.5. |
| INTERSTAB CZ-11P - FDA / MEDICAL (1) | Interstab CZ-11P - FDA / Medical is a complex of powdered calcium-zinc soaps combined with an organic auxiliary. It has been formulated specifically for use in food contact applications and may be used as specified in U.S. Food & Drug Administration Title 21 part 181.22 through 181.30 and part 178.2010 without restriction. Provides excellent water blush and clarity traits; primary use is in beverage or food process tubing. 1:1.05 Ca/Zn ratio. |
| INTERSTAB CZ-11T - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZ-11T - FDA / Medical, a powder, is a complex blend of calcium-zinc soaps of alkyl carboxylic acids combined with an organic auxiliary. Formulated for use in the manufacture of food and beverage tubing or articles intended for food contact, it is made in compliance with Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations, parts 181.22 through 181.30 and part 178.2010 without restriction. 1:0.78 Ca/Zn ratio. |
| INTERSTAB CZ-19-A- FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZ-19-A - FDA / Medical, (21 CFR 181.22 - .30, 178.2010 no limitations), is recommended for flexible injection molding compounds. Exhibits excellent heat stability and clarity in rigid or flexible extruded blown film or flat die extrusion applications when used at 0.5 – 1.0 phr; Benefits from the use of a food-grade chelator such as Interstab CH-55. Calcium to zinc ratio is 1:3.4; medium lubrication. |
| INTERSTAB CZ-22 - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZ-22 - FDA / Medical was developed for use at 0.5 – 1.0 phr in medium shear extruded blown film or flat die extrusion applications; Contributes to lower melt viscosities, resulting in higher output rates, while providing longer runs between shutdowns to clean equipment. CZ-22 benefits from the use of a food-grade chelator such as Interstab CH-55. Ca/Zn ratio is 1:2; moderately lubricating. |
| INTERSTAB CZ-5170 - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZ-5170 - FDA / Medical is a simple stearate based heat and light stabilizer in a powdered form for general purpose calendering of flexible PVC goods. CZ-5170 will benefit from the addition of epoxidized soybean oil and phosphite based chelators; free from lubricant and anti-oxidant interaction problems. |
| INTERSTAB CZL-5147M - FDA | Interstab CZL-5147M is a concentrated, complex mixture of calcium and zinc based soaps designed for use in flexible PVC FDA food contact applications such as meat and produce wrap. CZL-5147M is phosphite-free. Excellent compatibility, clarity and resistance to water blush; may find application in other processes such as calendering. CZL-5147M complies with Parts 178.2010, 175.300 and 177.1210 under US FDA regulations listed in Title 21. |
| INTERSTAB CZL-715A - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZL-715A - FDA / Medical is a fluid liquid calcium-zinc-phosphite stabilizer for food contact and medical applications. Interstab CZL-715A complies with parts 21 CFR 178.2010 and 177.1210. Recommended for extruded FDA tubing and extruded blown film where clarity and compatibility are necessary; excellent as a stabilizer/activator for foamed PVC cap liners. |
| INTERSTAB CZL-717 - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZL-717 - FDA / Medical is a calcium zinc phosphite stabilizer designed primarily for use in flexible PVC medical glove and plastisol food contact applications, provides very low rejection rates and pinholes for glove production. CZL-717 provides exceptional resistance to mold plateout and buildup resulting in longer production runs between mold cleaning. Interstab CZL-717 complies with parts US 21 CFR178.2010 and 177.1210. |
| INTERSTAB CZL-720A - FDA / MEDICAL | Interstab CZL-720A - FDA / Medical is an FDA grade liquid calcium zinc phosphite-chelator stabilizer designed primarily for use in flexible PVC food contact applications; Excellent for extruded, blown PVC film where compatibility and clarity are required; exhibits exceptional tint retention and low exudation/fogging in PVC food wrap film. CZL-720A complies with parts 21 CFR 178.2010 and 177.1210. |
| INTERSTAB GS-4571 - MEDICAL | Interstab GS-4571 - Medical is highly recommended for use in blood tubing and blood bags (reference Title 21 CFR 178.2010) or in other medical applications where the finished product will be sterilized via Cobalt 60 (Gamma radiation.) GS-4571 is phosphite-free by design to allow the processor latitude in formulating; Benefits from the use of an epoxy-based plasticizer. |
| INTERSTAB SA-5158 | Interstab SA-5158 is specifically designed as a co-stabilizer for flexible PVC applications. Barium and zinc-free, SA-5158 improves the early-and mid-term color hold of metal soap stabilized PVC articles. Typically incorporated at 0.1 to 0.5 phr, SA-5158 functions well in a myriad of formulations and processes. |
| INTERSTAB SA-5345 | Interstab SA-5345 is a highly over-based, low odor, low VOC-containing 34% barium liquid complex. Designed for use as a PVC stabilizer intermediate or as a single-metal additive to be used with another primary liquid stabilizer, SA-5345 exhibits excellent blending, compatibility and processing characteristics. The high barium content of Interstab SA-5345 allows greater formulating latitude, particularly when cost-effective high efficiency heat stabilizer formulations are desired. |
| LANKROMARK LC299 | Lankromark LC299 is a Barium-Cadmium based liquid stabilizer; inherently non-lubricating, it responds well to additions of Stearic Acid. Formulated for optimum performance in extrusion or injection-molding operations, LC299 is normally used at 2-3 phr along with 2 to 5 phr of an epoxy-based secondary plasticizer such as Plastoflex® 2307. |
| LANKROMARK LC486LO | Lankromark LC486LO is an economical general purpose Barium-Cadmium-Zinc based stabilizer for a wide range of flexible PVC formulations. It combines good early color control with very low odor characteristics; provides good plate-out resistance and excellent clarity in calendering and extrusion applications. |
| LANKROMARK LC541 | Lankromark LC541 is a high-efficiency, low volatility barium-cadmium-zinc liquid heat stabilizer for flexible extruded or injection-molded PVC goods. Formulated to be self-lubricating, LC541 exhibits very low plate-out traits and requires little, if any, additional compounding lubricants; optimum choice for goods containing a chlorinated paraffin secondary plasticizer. |
| LANKROMARK LC68 | Lankromark LC68 is a general purpose Barium-Cadmium (zinc-free) liquid heat and light stabilizer which provides good color control to PVC compounds and is particularly recommended for un-filled/un-pigmented formulations to provide good clarity where zinc is not desired or tolerated. LC-68 may be used in combination with ABC-18 or M-823 to allow custom-tailoring of zinc levels for varied applications. |
| LANKROMARK LC695LO | Lankromark LC-695LO is a low odor self-lubricating high efficiency barium-cadmium-zinc liquid heat and light stabilizer designed for a variety of PVC applications, especially where plate-out and/or excellent clarity is of critical importance. |