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OMNI-PURGE

- FACTS & INFORMATION -

CONCENTRATE AND PREMIXED

PPE Omni-Purge was specifically formulated for thoroughly remove the entrapped contaminants. In some instances,
purging and cleaning all types of plastic processing Omni-Purge may not clean plastic converting equipment
equipment. Omni-Purge may be used to clean injection especially when the equipment has had extremely poor
molding and blow molding machines, extruders as well as maintenance or was badly misused. In this case, stripping
machines equipped with hot manifolds. Color and/or material down the equipment and complete manual cleaning may be
changes are no longer a long, wasteful process when you the only solution.
clean with Omni-Purge. You can safely purge all
thermoplastic materials including thermoplastic rubbers. FAST - THOROUGH
Omni-Purge combines both physical and chemical purging
which is not possible with conventional purging agents where Omni-Purge is not a miracle product but it is a much improved
simple physical cleaning is prevalent. With only a small purging agent when compared to the conventional purging
amount of Omni-Purge mixed with your molding plastics a compounds. For example, Omni-Purge reduces purging and
certainty of cleanliness is realized without any detrimental cleaning time; with Omni-Purge it takes 10 to 15 minutes
effects to the metallic surfaces. thus resulting in considerably shorter downtime periods. An
extremely small amount of Omni-Purge and plastic
THREE FORMULAS AVAILABLE component blended together is required for most purges,
whereas with conventional systems considerable quantities
PPE OMNI-PURGE is available in three formulas which will of both valuable thermoplastic and purging compound are
cover all applications where purging compound can be lost in the process. Conventional purging compounds
successfully used. OPC-1 is pure concentrate for blending function strictly by physical attrition while Omni-Purge
with your carrier plastics up to 40% maximum concentration. combines physical and chemical cleaning for fast, thorough
OP-2425 and OP-3550 are premixed with various cleaning.
polyethylene carrier resins and are packaged in 5 pound
plastic bags ready for immediate use. OP-2425 has a Periodic maintenance with Omni-Purge will decrease costly
maximum operating temperature range of 425°F and OP- machine downtime, lower reject rates, reduce carbon and
3550 maximum range of 550°F. For process temperatures foreign material buildup and lessen “wear and tear” of metallic
above 550°F we suggest you blend OPC-1 concentrate with surfaces. In fact, by purging prior to shutting down your
resin capable of withstanding higher molding temperatures. equipment, you will reduce check valve leakage and start-
OPC-1 Concentrate will operate @ 700°F. up problems. It stands to reason that clean thermoplastic
processing equipment will minimize costly and unwarranted
The effective purging mechanism of Omni-Purge is rather problems.
simple and yet complex, and may be described as follows:
SAFE
1. Omni-Purge releases gaseous elements (e.g., CO
2
and N ) thus causing material volume expansion An ammoniacal odor is quite obvious when using Omni-
2
allowing compound to reach “dead spots” in the Purge but this is not regarded as a health hazard. In fact, all
equipment. ingredients used are not considered toxic. However, as with
2. It neutralizes any acidic components that may be all chemicals, dermal contact should be avoided and personal
present. hygiene should always be observed.
3. It reduces viscosity of entrapped thermoplastics thus
improving material flow-out. WARNING: Polycarbonate and ABS.
4. Omni-Purge “lifts” and removes pigments, dyes,
colorants, carbonized residue and foreign matter Never use more than 20% Omni-Purge concentration
adhered to the metallic surfaces.
blended with your polycarbonate carrier resin for purging
polycarbonate.
It must be realized that equipment not properly maintained
or that may contain a great amount of old plastic residue Never use more than a 25% concentration with ABS carrier
may require several applications of Omni-Purge in order to
resin.

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