Mexichem Primex Suspension PVC available in Europe

Primex is the trade name for polyvinylchloride resins manu-factured and marketed by Mexichem.

The Primex resins are homopolymer suspension resins used in rigid or flexible applications. The Primex G30 and Primex G34 where designed for flexibe applications and have a high molecular weight and a high plasticizer absorption. The Primex P-180, Primex P-200 and Primex P-225-2 resins have a medium molecular weight intended for rigid and semi rigid applications.

All Primex resins are now exclusively available in Europe through the VESTOLIT sales channel. VESTOLIT is a European market player with excellent knowledge and service if it comes to PVC. VESTOLIT will provide their recognized service level and technical expertise also for the Mexichem products. Please feel free to contact your regional sales representative directly.

Benefits of Primex resins

For rigid and semi rigid applications• good processing and thermal stability at high

temperatures, good heat stability• low content of fish eyes and dark specs• excellent initial color • good mechanical properties• designed for high productivity processes

For flexible applications• low content of fish eyes, dark specs and residual

monomer• excellent heat stability

Primex resins available in Europe

Property Method Unit

Prim

ex P

-180

Prim

ex P

-200

Prim

ex P

-225

-2

Prim

ex G

34

Prim

ex G

30

K value ISO 1628-2 - 57 60 66 66 70 Apparent bulk density ISO 60 g/cm3 0.55 0.5 0.54 0.47 0.47 Sieve analysis, retained on 0.063 mm ISO 4610 % ≥ 96 ≥ 96 ≥ 96 ≥ 96 ≥ 96 Sieve analysis, retained on 0.200 mm ISO 4610 % ≤ 10 ≤ 10 ≤ 20 ≤ 10 ≤ 10 Volatile content ISO 1269 % ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.3

Appl

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id P

VC

Extrusion - Profiles, pipes ● ● ● - Films/foils, sheets ● ● - Expanded profiles, sheets ● ● Blow moulding - Blow mouldings ● ● Injection moulding - Injection mouldings ● ● Calendering - HT films ● ●

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xible

PVC

Extrusion - Profiles, hoses ● - Films/foils, sheets ● ● - Expanded profiles, sheets ● - Cables ● Blow moulding - Blow mouldings ● Injection moulding - Injection mouldings ● Calendering - Films ● - Floor coverings

● recommended     ○  feasible

Important: The information presented above is merely an introduction about the product and it’s recommended uses. It was prepared by qualified technical personnel with the best of our knowledge, it is presented as a reference only. Users should perform their own tests to assure the suitability of this product for their own particular purposes. Picture by © Butch / Fotolia.com.Issued in 03|2016

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