Polymer additives for Automotive

CHARGUARD™ 2010 by Elementis is an organically modified special lamellar silicate used as a flame-retardant synergist. It improves the mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials.

• It does not contain intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
• Enhances gas barrier and reduces heat release rate to achieve the synergistic effect of flame retardant.
• Its unique functional groups strengthen the inorganic structure, increases char formation efficiency, enhances the density & strength of carbon layer and inhibit dripping.
• It lowers aluminum hydroxide and magnesium dosage in polymers.
• 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 1%-5% as supplied based on total formulation weight.
• It is suitable for automotive, household, recycled and flame-retardant plastic applications.
• CHARGUARD™ 2010 has a shelf life of 4 years.
• It is ISO 9001 certified.
• Complies with USA (TSCA), EU (EINECS), Canada (DSL), Japan (ENCS), Philippines (PICCS), Korea (KECL), China (IECSC), Australia (AICIS), New Zealand (NZIoC) and Taiwan (TCSI)
  

Incroslip™ SL by Cargill acts as anti-scratch and slip agent. It offers long-lasting & high slip performance, excellent color & oxidative stability and improved organoleptic properties. It is a specially developed food approved additive. It is used in caps & closures, automotive, biopolymers, injection molding and film production.

• It is stable in applications exposed to UV light.
• It provides low visible bloom, scuff resistance and mold- & torque release properties.
• It is suitable for polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE), polypropylene (PP) and all polyolefins applications.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.25% for film grades, 0.2-0.5% for injection molding grades and upto 1% for compression molding grades.
• Incroslip™ SL has a shelf life of 2 year.

IncroMax™ PS by Cargill acts as a processing aid and anti-scratch agent for styrenics. It provides mold release, scuff- and scratch resistance and surface quality enhancement. It migrates to the surface of the polymer where it forms a thin lubricating layer, which reduces the coefficient of friction between surfaces and reduces unwanted adhesion.

• It offers improved de-nesting and packing of preforms.
• It has a vegetable origin and can be dispersed evenly through the polymer in melt phase.
• It is easy to process and produces fewer rejected parts and less waste.
• It improves output rate, reduces temperature and extruder speeds in processing.
• IncroMax™ PS is suitable for use in PMMA and clear/opaque HIPS and GPPS.
• It is non-toxic and has no adverse effects on the physical properties of the polymer and reduces manufacturing noise.
• It is recommended for automotive-, houseware- and furniture plastics, cosmetics jars and bottles, food containers, trays, film production, and injection molding applications.
• It has a shelf life of 365 days.

Arctic® NTP Yellow 10P150 by Shepherd Color is a chemically inert, chromatic yellow inorganic pigment. It is produced by high-temperature calcination. It exhibits excellent UV and visible opacity and stable to heat and ultraviolet light. It is non-bleeding and non-migratory, offering exceptional durability and hiding power.

• It is used in applications requiring high resistance to heat, light, chemical and weather.
• It features a chromium and lead-free formula with an aesthetically pleasing color and high total solar reflectance for improved performance and appearance.
• It is compatible with most resin systems and polymers without causing warping.
• Typical applications include plastics and other industries where similar pigment chemistry is applied.
• Arctic® NTP Yellow 10P150 is suitable for various applications, including building and construction (such as extrusion siding, windows, and doors), automotive (for both interior and exterior parts), electronics, PVC and polyolefin products, and engineering polymers.
• It is patented under US Patent 8,192,541, with additional foreign patents filed under WO/2011/156362 and PCT/US2011/039432.
• It complies with EN71.3, AP(89)1, AS 2070-1999, TCLP, BfR, CONEG, ELV, RoHS, WEEE and Packaging 94/62/EC.

IncroMax™ 100 by Cargill acts as an internal lubricant, processing aid and friction modifier for polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It improves flow during processing and reduces energy consumption & coefficient of friction (high slip). It offers increased output rate, packing & de-nesting, scratch resistance, reduced scuff as well as 60% reduction in mold release force.

• It provides medium slip, torque release and composite lubrication, while having no impact on optical clarity.
• It can be dispersed evenly through the polymer in the melt phase that migrates to the surface of the polymer, where it forms a thin lubrication layer reducing unwanted adhesion.
• It can be used to improve product quality and process efficiency in film & sheet extrusion and injection molding.
• It is suitable for automotive, wood polymer composites, composites, and biopolymers.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.5%.
• It is used in PETg, PC, PBT, PLA & its blends and other bioplastics applications.
• It has a shelf life of 1 year.

Atmer™ 129 by Cargill is bio-based, quick acting, internal anti-static agent. It offers mold release, improved demolding & process lubrication and shows synergistic effects with ethoxylated amines. It can be dispersed evenly through the polymer in the melt phase.

• It migrates to the surface of the polymer where it interacts with atmospheric moisture, reducing surface resistivity and allowing dissipation of static charge.
• It is suitable for polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyvinylchloride (PVC).
• It is used in automotive, biopolymers, caps & closures, and injection molding applications.
• Atmer™ 129 has a shelf life of 730 days.

IncroMax™ 300 by Cargill acts as an internal lubricant, processing aid and friction modifier designed specifically for polycarbonate (PC). It offers increased output rate, slip performance, scratch resistance, reduced processing temperature and improved mold release.

• It can be used to improve product quality and process efficiency in PC sheet, glazing and injection molding applications.
• It provides improved flow during processing and reduced coefficient of friction with no impact on optical clarity.
• IncroMax™ 300 is used in automotive plastics.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.5%.
• It has a shelf life of 1 year.

IncroMold™ K by Cargill acts as an anti-scratch and internal mold release agent. It offers reduced cycle time, improved productivity, and improved surface finish in a variety of polymers. It migrates to the surface of the polymer where it forms a thin lubricating layer which reduces the coefficient of friction between surfaces and prevents any unwanted adhesion.

• It is suitable for use upto temperatures of around 280°C-300°C.
• It provides continuous running and reduced machine wear & cleaning.
• IncroMold™ K is recommended for polyolefins, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE).
• It is used in automotive and injection molding applications.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.5%.
• It has a shelf life of 1 year.

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.

Atmer™ 190 by Cargill is an internal and external anti-static agent. It is recommended for transparent & non-transparent PLA & PLA blends, and for non-transparent applications in HIPS, ABS, and rigid PVC. When dispersed into the polymer, it migrates to the surface where it interacts with atmospheric moisture, reducing surface resistivity and allowing dissipation of static charge over a long period of time.

• Atmer™ 190 is used in automotive, biopolymers, film production and injection molding applications.
• It offers excellent thermal stability.
• The recommended dosage level is 3% for PLA, <3% for PLA blends and 1-3% for styrenics & rigid PVC.
• It has a shelf life of 730 days.