FAQs
Purging Compound FAQs
Take a look at some of the common purging compound questions that we are frequently asked at UNICLEANPLUS™.
Will UNICLEANPLUS™ have any adverse reaction with any of the polymer used?
- Not with any material we are aware of.
- UNICLEANPLUS™ is polymeric base compound, which has neutral behavior with all polymers, additives and colorants.
Will UNICLEANPLUS™ result in corrosion in machine elements?
- No.
- UNICLEANPLUS™ is safe on machine barrel and screw. UNICLEANPLUS™ is non corrosive and non-abrasive. It employs surface technology for cleaning.
Will UNICLEANPLUS™ result in corrosion in mold or hot runner?
• UNICLEANPLUS™ is safe on mold cavity steel and hot runner. It can be injected to mold cavity.
Will UNICLEANPLUS™ leaves any residue in screw barrel after purging?
- No.
- Any hangout’s due to damaged machine elements or complicated screw design, gets flushed out during first molding shot.
Does UNICLEANPLUS™ contains glass fiber?
- No.
- UNICLEANPLUS™ promotes better cleaning without abrasion effect.
Does UNICLEANPLUS™ contains blowing agent?
- No.
- However, UNICLEANPLUS™ has capability for providing grades with blowing agent, if any special case arises
Can UNICLEANPLUS™ be used to clean barrel for resin which are in Food grade?
- Yes.
- Since UNICLEANPLUS™ is not used to mold parts FDA certification is not relevant. Being a purging material, it gets flushed out by molding material.
- However, it confirms to migration test.
Does it requires to change barrel temperature while purging with UNICLEANPLUS™?
- No.
- UNICLEANPLUS™ has a wide temperature range and barrel temperature can be kept same as that of the polymer used. However, temperature tweaking can be done if the machine or material calls for getting optimum purging result.
What is the shelf-life of UNICLEANPLUS™?
- There is no terminology shelf life derived for thermoplastic purging compound.
- Material has to be stored in safe atmosphere away from direct sunlight, moisture, dust and any adverse weather conditions.
Do you have more questions about UNICLEANPLUS™ purging compounds?
- Please call or email to our purging expert.
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