EXXELOR™

Modifiers for Technical Polymers

Exxelor VA 1840
Maleic anhydride functionalized elastomeric ethylene copolymer

Product description
Exxelor VA 1840 is a high-flow, semi-crystalline 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 elastomeric nature provides high impact resistance at room temperature
and at low temperature when blended with engineering polymers such as polyamide.

Typical properties
Property ExxonMobil Unit Exxelor VA 1840
Test Method
(based on)

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

Melt flow index (5 kg/230 °C) ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 8.0

Density DIN 53479 g/cm3 0.88

Glass transition temperature (Tg) DSC °C - 47

Volatiles AM-S 350.03 % 0.15 max.

Color ASTM E 313-96 Yellowness Index Pellet 5

(*) MA level is typically in the range of 0.2 to 0.5 wt%

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

Applications
Exxelor VA 1840 is designed to:
Impact strength
• Modify the impact characteristics of the full of PA-6,6/Exxelor VA 1840 (75/25) blends
range of polyamides for temperatures as low as 100
-20 °C (a function of the modifier treat level in
Notched Izod Impact (KJ/m2)

90
the blend). 80
70
• Modify the impact characteristics of other 60
engineering thermoplastics and technical polymers 50
(with or without glass fibers, fillers, etc.). 40 with 25 wt% VA 1840
30 neat PA-6,6

• Achieve compatibility between polyolefins and 20

more polar polymers that are capable of 10
interacting with maleic anhydride. 0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30
Temperature (°C)
Typical values

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Processing
Exxelor VA 1840 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. This can be achieved easily because of the low
viscosity of the product. 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.

VA 1840 Melt Rheology

10000
240 °C
260 °C
280 °C
PA-6 -260 °C
PA-6,6 -280 °C
Viscosity (Pa.s)

1000

100

10
10 100 1000 10000

Shear Rate (1/s)

Example of active and homogeneous particle size distribution of

Exxelor VA 1840 in a 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 1840 is
supplied as free-flowing pellets normally packed in 25
kg bags (50 bags per pallet) or 1 ton supersacks.

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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