Neutrex Purgex™ 457 Purging Compound

Blend, polyethylene, 3% glass, and an FDA-approved active component. Non-toxic, non-abrasive, and safe. Ready to use and easy to removePURGEX 457 Plus is used for color and/or material changes and the removal of residual contamination in thermoplastic injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding equipment. PURGEX 457 Plus will efficiently purge the barrel, screw, and nozzle, as well as hot runner systems, removing all types of colorants and commodity resins, including polypropylene, polyethylene, and their copolymers, particularly if they contain glass or fillers. PURGEX 457 Plus assures rapid turnaround on color and material changes with polyolefins and their copolymers, styrenics polymers, acetals, vinyls, TPO, TPU, and many other resins processed in this temperature range. PURGEX 457 Plus can also be used on PVC purging applications and will neutralize HCl gasses.