How to select additives for high-temperature plastics?

Mass production markets, such as aerospace, automotive and electronics need an increasing balance of thermal, mechanical, electrical, optical and tribological properties for high-performance parts. Some specialty polymers used in these markets offer peak or long-time thermal resistance exceeding 250°C. To perform optimally, these polymers often need certain additives. It is these materials that help bring the superior properties of the polymers. 

The selection of additives depends on:
 

• The type of polymers they will be added to, or
• The application for which they will be used

Appropriate selection helps develop value-added plastics with improved durability as well as other advantages. Additive can be particularly useful to improve the performance of high-temperature polymers. 

The three of the most common types used with high-temperature polymers are:
 

• Flame retardants
• Antioxidants, and
• Processing aids

Select from three of the most common types used with high-temperature polymers on our platform, request samples, and download technical data.

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