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BACKGROUND

STICKERS

Reverlink U

Reverlink® U is a so-called sticker with the imidazolidone moiety that is found in all
Reverlink® products. Reverlink® U can be used to modify existing polymers in order to
enhance their original performance. The reactive site of Reverlink® U that can be used
for grafting on existing polymers is a primary amine.
On demand, ARKEMA can provide modifed versions of Reverlink® U that contain other
reactive end groups (OH, SH, COOH…).
STICKERS

Reverlink NoVOC

Reverlink® NoVOC is an additive for aqueous pigment dispersions (pigment


concentrates, paints) or mineral suspensions (slurries, impregnation aqueous solutions).
It is a non-VOC neutralizing agent according to EU regulatory criteria (Bp > 280°C for
architectural paints and automotive refinishing, vapor pressure at room temperature <
10 Pa for industrial coatings). It provides better formulation stability through pH control
and also through improved dispersion when compared to other non-VOC bases. Water
sensitivity is reduced, better adhesion of the coating films is achieved, and corrosion
protection is enhanced. Reverlink® NoVoc has a good toxicological profile (it has very
low acute toxicity with DLO rat > 2 g/g, is not bioaccumulative, not biocidal, not
biosynergistic, not mutagenic).
OLIGOMERS

Reverlink HR & HM

Reverlink® HR and HM are “hybrid” grades : combination of supramolecular assemblies


with chemical curing bringing additional cohesion. Raw materials are largely bio-sourced:
vegetal carbon content is 70% for HR and 92% for HM.
ARKEMA provides non-cured versions of the two materials, respectively Reverlink® HR-NR
and HM-NR. They are then ideally processed through mold casting as they can be poured
as a liquid paste at around 90°C. Curing requires several hours at temperatures from 120
to 150°C.
Reverlink® HR has a much higher modulus than Reverlink® HM, the latter being very soft
and slightly tacky. Reverlink® HR can be plasticized with plasticizers such as those
commonly used for polyamides.

Beyond self-healing and elastomeric behavior, an major characteristic of Reverlink® HR


and HM is their high vibration and impact damping efficiency over a broader range of
temperature than is typically observed, from -10 to 110°C.
This is illustrated by the high tangent delta shown in the figure below. These properties
are useful in flooring applications, noise prevention in the automotive industry, and other
dampening applications.
OLIGOMERS

Reverlink HR & HM

HR HM

Type of intermolecular
Physical / chemical Physical / chemical
bounds
[1]
% biosourced carbon 70 92

Aspect [2] brown and translucent brown and translucent

Density 1.09 1.06

Glass transition T° [3], °C +5 to +15 -20 to -10

Shore A hardness 84 27
[4]
Stress at break , MPa 3-4 0,5-0,8
[4]
Strain at break ,% 250-350 300-400

Tensile modulus [4] , MPa 90 2

Open time at room temperature: minutes to hours [5]


Self-healing behaviour
Healing time: one day after mending [6]

Stress at break after


2–3 0,4 – 0,6
healing, MPa

Strain at break after


200-350 250-350
healing, %
[7]
Stress recovery ,% 70-80 70-80
[7]
Strain recovery ,% 80-90 80-90

(1) ASTM D6866 method B


(2) Yellow colour is mostly due to the vegetal origin of the raw materials. Clearer products can be made
on demand using refined raw materials
(3) DSC, 10°C/mn, 2nd scan midpoint Tensile test, ISO 527, 500 mm/mn, 21°C
(4) Tensile test, ISO 527, 500 mm/mn, 21°C
(5) Time during which cut or fractured surfaces can be mended, with still good recovery of mechanical
properties of healed material
(6) Time needed for optimal healing
(7) Ratio stress or strain at break after healing / initial Stress or Strain at break
A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building
the future of the chemical industry every day. Deploying a responsible, innovation-based
approach, we produce state-of-the-art specialty chemicals that provide customers with
practical solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to drinking water, the
future of energy, fossil fuel preservation and the need for lighter materials. With
operations in more than 40 countries, 14,000 employees and 8 research centers, Arkema
generates annual revenue of €5.9 billion and holds leadership positions in all its markets
with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands.

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