What are plastic additives?

Plastic/polymer additives are chemical substances added during the plastic production process to improve the characteristics of the plastic in terms of performance, processability, and appearance. Common plastic additives include plasticizers, stabilizers, antioxidants, UV absorbers, fillers, and more.

What are the additives in plastic and rubber compounds?

Another additive that is typically overlooked and underappreciated in plastic and rubber compounds are the filler systems. Quartz sand functional fillers are used to help cut costs, strengthen the elastomer, add specific properties and increase abrasion resistance.

What is a polymer additive?

Polymer additives play a crucial role in enhancing the properties and functionality of polymers, such as improving their durability, flame resistance, or UV stability. The selection process involves evaluating various factors, including the specific application requirements, desired performance enhancements, and compatibility with the base polymer.

What are the applications of additives in compounding?

Certain additives must be added to plastics and synthetic rubbers to produce desired properties in end application compounds. Filler systems, binders and chemical additives have many different applications in compounding. These applications range from improving material strength to altering aesthetic properties.

What are UV-resistant additives for plastics?

Common UV-resistant additives for plastics: ① Absorbing UV Additives: These additives can absorb ultraviolet light and convert it into heat energy, thereby preventing the oxidative reaction of UV light on plastics. Common absorbing UV additives include phenols, benzophenones, and benzimidazoles.

What are the different types of compounding additives?

Filler systems, binders and chemical additives have many different applications in compounding. These applications range from improving material strength to altering aesthetic properties. Lubricants are one necessary additive for compound production, that improve compound flow and release.