Polymer additives for Compoundings

CHARGUARD™ 2000 by Elementis is an organically modified mineral thickener. It is suitable for suitable for compounding in combination with fire retardants in low to intermediate polarity thermoplastic resin systems. It does not contain intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

• It enhances the effectiveness of non-halogenated and halogenated fire retardants by delaying the combustion process and stopping the spread of molten flame drip.
• It creates char layer oxygen barrier which is non-flammable and reduces the availability of combustible gases generated during thermal decomposition.
• It reduces the amount of smoke produced in a fire, which is a significant factor in improving fire safety and survivability.
• It is suitable for halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic compounds such as ethylene-vinyl acetate co-polymer (EVA), low density polyethylene (LDPE), high impact styrene (HIPS), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (nylon 6) and polylactic acid (PLA).
• Recommended dosage level is 3.5%-5% as supplied based on total formulation weight.
• CHARGUARD™ 2000 has a shelf life of 4 years.

Millad® NX® 8000 by Milliken is a clarifying agent designed for clear polypropylene. It allows polypropylene to approach the look of high clarity plastics like polystyrene and polycarbonate. This additive offers improved appearance, attractive shelf appeal, cleaner look and better quality. It provides improved plate-out performance in EBM or TF, due to increased solubility and higher affinity for PP. It displays consistent optical performance with broad variation in extrusion and processing temperatures and speeds. It delivers reduced cooling & cycle time from lower molding temperatures and higher Tc. Millad® NX® 8000 also delivers improved productivity and energy savings from reduced processing temperatures.

Millad® NX® 8000J by Milliken is a clarifying agent. It allows polypropylene to approach the look of high clarity plastics like polystyrene and polycarbonate. This additive offers better quality and shows improved plate-out performance in EBM or TF, due to increased solubility and higher affinity for PP. Millad® NX® 8000J displays consistent optical performance with broad variation in extrusion and processing temperatures and speeds. It delivers reduced cooling & cycle time from lower molding temperatures and higher Tc. It also displays improved productivity and energy savings from reduced processing temperatures. It is designed for clear polypropylene.

Millad® NX® 8000K by Milliken is a clarifying agent designed for clear polypropylene. It allows polypropylene to approach the look of high clarity plastics like polystyrene and polycarbonate. This additive offers improved appearance, attractive shelf appeal, cleaner look and better quality. It shows improved plate-out performance in EBM or TF, due to increased solubility of and higher affinity for PP. Millad® NX® 8000K displays consistent optical performance with broad variation in extrusion and processing temperatures and speeds. It delivers reduced cooling and cycle time from lower molding temperatures and higher Tc. This additive shows improved productivity and energy savings from reduced processing temperatures.

Millad® NX® 8000 ECO by Milliken is a sustainable, clarifying agent for crystal clear PP. It allows polypropylene to approach the look of high clarity plastics like polystyrene and polycarbonate. This additive offers improved appearance, attractive shelf appeal, cleaner look and better quality. It displays improved plate-out performance in EBM or TF, due to increased solubility and higher affinity for PP. It shows consistent optical performance with broad variation in extrusion and processing temperatures and speeds. It delivers reduced cooling and cycle time from lower molding temperatures and higher Tc. Millad® NX® 8000 ECO offers improved productivity and energy savings from reduced processing temperatures.

Ionphase™ U5 by Cargill is a halogen-free, non-migrating, polymeric, permanent anti-static agent. It offers reduced charge decay time and improved non-charging properties. It is used to control static electricity in plastics. It does not depend on humidity and is a ready-to-use polymer additive that lowers surface resistivity.

• It is designed to be used with colorable and translucent polypropylene injection molding, compounding and extrusion applications.
• It is used in electronics packaging, household appliances and automotive parts.
• It forms an interpenetrated network within the host polymer reducing the resistivity of the blend.
• It is suitable for PLA and PBS applications.
• Ionphase™ U5 has a shelf life of 730 days.

Ionphase™ U1 by Cargill is a halogen-free, non-migrating, permanent anti-static agent. It does not depend on humidity and is ready-to-use polymer additive that lowers surface resistivity. It offers control & safety for static electricity caused issues, improved non-charging properties, and reduced charge decay time.

• It is used to control static electricity in plastics.
• It is suitable for compounding, injection molding and extrusion applications with PC blends.
• It forms an interpenetrated network within the host polymer reducing the resistivity of the blend.
• It is used in electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for covers & housings in electronics as well as dust prevention in automotive interior parts & consumer appliances.
• Ionphase™ U1 is recommended for PC-blends, PBT, PMMA, TR-ABS, TPU and SEBS applications.
• It has a shelf life of 730 days.

BRUGGOLEN® H320 by Brüggemann is an efficient heat stabilizer and antioxidant for polyamides. It is a synergistic mixture of copper compounds, halides and lubricants. It provides excellent long-term protection of high performance polyamides against embrittlement, powerful protection against premature fatigue and high temperatures. Offers maintenance of surface gloss over a long period of time. It can be processed using compounding on twin screw extrusion machines, dry blending and injection molding. The recommended dosage of BRUGGOLEN® H320 is 0.2-0.6%. It has a shelf life of 12 months.

Omyaloop 2T FC-AV by Omya is made of 100% pre-consumer recycled natural calcium carbonate that would have otherwise been disposed of as waste.

• It is surface-treated and therefore has a low moisture content.
• It increases the proportion of recycled content and developed for use in the plastics and rubber industry.
• It reduces formulation costs, improves heat transfer, increases stiffness and offers low carbon footprint.
• The recycled status of Omyaloop 2T FC-AV does not affect suitability for use in contact-sensitive applications (like Food Contact/Food packaging).

BRUGGOLEN® H321 by Brüggemann is a mixture of copper compound, halogen containing synergists and derivates of fatty acids. Acts as a heat stabilizer and antioxidant. Provides long-term protection of high performance polyamides against embrittlement under maximum service temperature stress and powerful protection against premature fatigue of mechanical properties under aggressive conditions caused by high temperatures, chemicals or weathering. Offers maintenance of surface gloss over a long period of time. BRUGGOLEN® H321 can be processed using injection molding, dry blending and compounding on twin screw extrusion machines. Recommended dosage is 0.2-0.6%. It has a shelf life of 12 months.