nanoMax® is a series of Nanomer-polyolefin resin masterbatch products. They are the first nanoclay products to feature a convenient pellet form. These masterbatch products are produced through melt compounding based on patented technologies (US 6,462,122 and 6,632,868). They include all compatibilizers needed to promote complete nanoclay dispersion. Typical of masterbatches, nanoMax products offer excellent processability and can be used in a wide variety of equipment, including extruders, mixers, and even injection molders.

Each nanoMax grade contains 50 wt% Nanomer® nanoclay. Addition of nanoMax into polyolefin improves mechanical performance properties and flame resistance. Effectiveness of nanoclay added via nanoMax is similar to well dispersed nanoclay in polyolefin resins. Letdown levels are commonly in the range of 8-12 wt% nanoMax for mechanical improvement, and 2-8 wt% for flame retardation. nanoMax masterbatch products are very effective in flame retardation when combined with traditional flame retardants.

nanoMax® masterbatch products are available in several carrier resins: PP, TPO, PEs and EVA. The EVA and PEs grades are designed mainly for flame retardation applications. PP and TPO grades can be used to boost mechanical properties as well as flame retardation applications. For PP and TPO FR compounds, nanoMax-PP-nH is designed for non-halogen systems such as Mg(OH)2 systems only. The TPO grade includes a special impact modifier, which improves stiffness while at the same time maintains high impact strength, even at low temperatures. nanoMax-PP-HiST can be used to formulate high impact and high stiffness PP compounds.