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Using SMA to boost ABS's temperature
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n a recent benchmark analysis of heat boosters, Netherlands-based Polyscope Polymers has highlighted the benefits that can be obtained by the use of XIRAN SMA (styrene maleic anhydride) copolymers as a modifier in thermoplastic polymers.Because XIRAN SMA has a high glass transition temperature it is able to boost performance and value of various virgin and recycled resins, particularly ABS and PMMA. Available in a broad range of molecular weights and maleic anhydride (MA) contents, XIRAN can improve thermal stability to widen the application window, make parts easier to bond, paint or print on at a cost below that of several other additives and proprietary polymer modification techniques. The material can also act as an excellent compatibiliser between resins that are normally immiscible, such as PA/ABS.