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FiberLink™ 101S
Treated Ground Calcium Carbonate
FiberLink™ 101S is a premium, ultra fine particle size, wet ground marble specifically designed for use in fiber products. The raw powder can be added directly to powdered resin, but should be compounded when using pelletized resin. The powder is post treated to reduce the level of agglomerates.
Images from left to right: Spunbond nonwoven with 20% FiberLink 101S, Unfilled PP, 25% FiberLink 101S
FiberLink™ 101S is ideal for the following applications:
Spunbond Webs - Melt Blown Webs - Staple Fibers
Benefits of Mineral Additives in Nonwovens - Performance Attributes:
Improved Stiffness - Improved Thermal Conductivity => Faster Throughput - Improved Dart Impact (up to 20% loading) - Increased Opacity
Cost Savings:
Replacement of resin with a lower cost raw material
Lower Carbon Footprint:
Treated GCC has smaller carbon footprint than PP and PE resins*
FiberLink™ 101S
Add up to 20% by weight in Spunbond PP webs.
- Resin Concentrate - recommend 75-85% loading GCC
Add up to 40% by weght in Melt Blown PP Webs
Balance loading with physical property requirements
Increase line speed => Achieve same basis weight.
Product Related Literature
FiberLink™ 101S Information Sheet
For detailed formulation advice please contact us.
* Based on 2007 Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Inventory of Treated GCC conducted by Imerys.
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