Grade strengths
Primary pick for PP, covering many processes
Use cases
Color change, material change and machine sealing in olefin jobs
ASACLEAN grade · specific
ASACLEAN UPDedicated grade for PP jobs
Standard grade for PP jobs, PE-compatible per terms
UP is the standard grade for PP while newUP targets low residue. Check purge order and limits per real job
170–300°COperating temperature
Definition & positioning
What jobs fits UP
Standard grade for PP jobs, PE-compatible per terms. Use for color change, material change and machine sealing in olefin jobs — verify TDS limits before use
- Process
- Injection including Hot Runner; profile/sheet/blown film/compounding
- Resin
- PP; also usable with PE
- Temperature
- 170–300°C
- Objectives
- Color change, material change and machine sealing in olefin jobs
- Hot Runner
- Compatible with minimum 0.5 mm clearance
- Glass Fiber / Additives
- Glass-fiber-free; TDS notes inorganic additives below 40%
- Machine Sealing
- Machine sealing compatible
- Residence / Clearance
- No screen finer than 100 mesh; max 30 min residence above 280°C
Limits before use
UP is the standard grade for PP while newUP targets low residue. Check purge order and limits per real job
Check on site: Temperature, resin type, Hot Runner, clearance, screen mesh and residence time
Basic operation
Basic usage
- Confirm UP resin and temperature
- Purge old resin and set the machine per TDS, observing: no screen finer than 100 mesh; max 30 min residence above 280°C
- Feed purging compound; adjust back pressure and screw speed to machine state
- Chase purging compound out with next resin; verify cleanliness before production
Injection purging procedure · Extruder guide · Back Pressure and Screw Speed
Technical documents
The TDS is the authoritative document for temperature range, process and limits
Download TDS · July 2021SDS under review
UP FAQ
At what temperature does UP run
The confirmed range for UP is 170–300°C
Can UP run Hot Runner
Compatible with minimum 0.5 mm clearance
Can UP seal machines
Machine sealing compatible
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