Additives
Additives
Plastics consist of a group of polymers called thermoplastics. Plastics require additives and fillers to enable specific functional properties based on their intended use.
Our functional additives and filler masterbatches are used in specific applications for cost-lowering or to enhance functional properties and performance of plastic products. We differentiate between three main properties of performance – Performance (of the end product), Processing and Aesthetics.
Properties of Performance
1. Performance
These types of additives and fillers are used to increase the performance of plastic:
- Food Contact Approval
- Stability at High Temperatures
- Non-toxicity
- Anit-static
- UV Absorber
- UV Stabiliser
- Flame Retardant
- Anti-fibrillation
- Anti-slip and Slip
- Anti-block
- Increase Stiffness
- Add Fragrance
- Odour Absorber
- Humidity Absorber
- Lubricator
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Anti-microbials
- Anti-oxidants
- Good Printability
2. Processing & Cost Lowering Benefit
These types of additives and fillers are used to increase the efficiency of the manufacturing process:
- Production Economy (e.g. Calcium Carbonate Used as a Filler (Caco3))
- Desiccants for Moisture Reduction
3. Aesthetics
These types of additives and fillers are used to enhance the visual properties and effects of plastic:
- Create Opacity and Whiteness
- Phosphorescence
- Glitter
- Pearlescent
- Fluorescent
- Metallic
- Transparent
- After Glow
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Our technical team can assist with industry specific product knowledge to develop the ideal formula for your product. This includes dosage and production recommendations to optimise costs and streamline processes.