EXXELOR™

Modifiers for Technical Polymers

Exxelor VA 1803
Maleic anhydride functionalized elastomeric ethylene copolymer

Product description
Exxelor VA 1803 is a high flow, amorphous ethylene copolymer functionalized with maleic anhydride by reactive
extrusion. Its fully saturated backbone results in outstanding thermal and oxidative stability leading to enhanced
weatherability. Moreover, its amorphous nature exhibits impact resistance at very low temperatures in blends with
engineering polymers such as polyamide.

Typical properties
Property ExxonMobil Unit Exxelor VA 1803
Test Method
(based on)

Maleic anhydride graft level FTIR EPK-04 QT-02 High (*)

Melt flow rate (2.16 kg/230 °C) ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 3

Melt flow rate (10 kg/230 °C) ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 22

Density DIN 53479 g/cm3 0.86

Glass transition temperature (Tg) DSC °C - 57

Volatiles AM-S 350.03 % 0.15 max.

Color ASTM E 313-96 Yellowness Index Pellet 25 max.

(*) MA level is typically in the range of 0.5 to 1.0 wt%

The values indicated in the table describe typical properties but do not constitute specification limits.

Applications
Exxelor VA 1803 is designed to:
Impact strength:
• Modify the impact characteristics of the full PA-6,6/Exxelor VA 1803 (80/20) blend
range of polyamides for temperatures as low as
Notched Izod conditioned (KJ/m2)

100
-40 ºC (a function of the modifier treat level in
the blend).

• Offer the best balance between stiffness and low

temperature performance in polyamide blends. with 20 wt% VA 1803
50
neat PA-6,6

• Modify the impact characteristics of other

engineering thermoplastics and technical
polymers (with or without glass fibers, fillers, etc.).
0
• Achieve compatibility between polyolefins and -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30
more polar polymers that are capable of Temperature (°C)
interacting with maleic anhydride. Typical values

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Performance enhancements in polyamide blends include:

• Outstanding notched Izod impact resistance at room temperature

• Consistent and very high notched Izod impact resistance down to -40 ºC
• Improved flexibility
• Reduced moisture sensitivity and improved dimensional stability allowing the production of molded parts
with different wall thicknesses
• Improved assembly of freshly molded parts
• Increased impact resistance of glass-reinforced compositions

Processing
Exxelor VA 1803 can be added to polyamide to achieve optimum dispersion within the polymer matrix (average
particle size below 1 µm) in order to obtain the best performance. Its low viscosity makes it particularly suitable for
processing glass-reinforced PA compositions. Compounding parameters that can lead to optimized performance
include extruder type, screw design, barrel temperature, screw speed, throughput and residence time.

Our experienced technical service engineers and chemists are always on hand to help you in achieving the best
performance from your processing and compounding operations.

Exxelor VA 1803 Rheology - Die 30/1

2000 235 °C
260 °C
285 °C
1000
Apparent Viscosity (Pa.s)

500

200

100

50 100 200 500 1000 2000

Apparent Shear Rate (1/s) Example of a fine dispersion of Exxelor VA 1803
in a 30% GF PA-6 matrix.

Storage and handling

Comprehensive material safety data sheets are
provided to recommend safe practices during usage.
For easy handling and storage, Exxelor VA 1803 is
supplied as free-flowing pellets in 25 kg bags placed
in specially designed boxes (40 bags per pallet).

Regulatory food-contact status

Please contact your ExxonMobil Chemical repre-
sentative for detailed regulatory food-contact status
information and/or actual compliance certification.

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