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Originally developed on an acrylate basis, the flow enhancers of the bFI product family were initially intended for use primarily in acrylic glass, polycarbonate, and polystyrene. However, as described elsewhere, the compatibility of these polymeric additives extends well beyond this scope. They can be applied across all common plastic variants, including both thermoplastics and thermosets, effectively addressing a wide range of viscosity challenges. As the company states, positive feedback from customers and documented case studies further confirm the efficacy, reproducibility, and stability of these polymeric additives.
Advantages of the bFI product family
- Reduction in viscosity (significant increase in MFR or MVR)
- Increased productivity through shorter cycle times
- Lower processing pressures and temperatures
- Potential energy savings, thus reducing the CO2 footprint
- Greater flexibility in choosing injection molding machines, extruders, etc.
- Enhanced flexibility in raw material selection, whether polymers or additional components (e.g., regranulates, temperature-sensitive additives)
Biomaterials also pose no issue for polymeric additives like the bFI A 3745. Their processing temperature range can be significantly expanded. It is also possible to process regranulates, even from post-consumer sources. Alongside rPMMA and rPET, rPP can also be optimized for flowability, standardizing the quality of purchased materials.
