Optislip™ EBO

Optislip™ EBO bis-amide additive is bio-based and vegetable derived.

Polymers with a soft or tacky pellet form such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA) and styrene butadiene copolymer (SBC) often exhibit adhesion between polymer pellets when exposed to elevated temperatures and pressures.

Optislip™ EBO amide additive can be dispersed evenly through the polymer in the melt phase. It migrates to the surface of the polymer where it forms a thin lubricating layer. This layer reduces coefficient of friction between surfaces and reduces unwanted adhesion.

Guidelines for Use:

Optislip™ EBO internal additive can be incorporated into resin as supplied or via masterbatch / pre-blend. Experience has shown that simple manual mixing prior to processing will normally give an acceptable dispersion, though mechanical means are preferred.

Typical addition levels vary depending on polymer and lubrication required.

Recommended levels are around 500 - 2000ppm in films and 0.2 - 1.0% in molding applications.

 

Key Specs

 

Property	Units	Value
Chemical name	N/A	Ethylene-bis-oleamide
Bio-based content	%	95
Origin	N/A	Vegetable
Melting point	°C	140 - 145