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Processability and optical properties of impact‐modified polyvinyl chloride and methyl methacrylate copolymer blends
Author(s) -
Burke Dennis Michael
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.10126
Subject(s) - materials science , copolymer , polyvinyl chloride , compatibility (geochemistry) , composite material , methyl methacrylate , impact resistance , izod impact strength test , thermal stability , polyvinyl alcohol , polymer , chemical engineering , engineering , ultimate tensile strength
The objectives of this study were to determine the compatibility of various blends of commercially available rigid, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) copolymers. The effects of acrylic type and loading level on compatibility were investigated. The resultant alloys or blends were subsequently evaluated for compatibility through examination of the following properties: processability, rigidity, strength, impact resistance, heat resistance, clarity, and ultraviolet aging. This report limits itself to the discussion of processability and the optical properties of clarity and UV color stability.