Polymer additives for Electrical

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.

ImerShield™ by Imerys is a range of mineral-based flame retardant synergists for intumescent plastics and polymers. They enhance efficacy, part quality and mechanical properties. They help in maximising production speed and continuity by optimising polymer processing. They reduce addition rates, equipment corrosion, overall formulation costs & loading levels to meet desired classifications. They can help to improve the reinforcement of plastics, rheology and melt flow. ImerShield™ can be used in many applications such as cell phones, computers, electric vehicles, electronics and household appliances.

Clearstrength® C-223 by Arkema is a methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS) core-shell impact modifier. It is designed to meet the most demanding impact performances in injection molding, extrusion and calendering opaque applications. It provides good impact to polycarbonate, polyesters, and various polycarbonate blends especially PC/ABS.

• Due to its high rubber content, it offers high impact efficiency at room and low temperature, allowing dosage optimization and cost saving in formulation.
• It is easily dispersed in vinyl formulations assuring more consistent impact resistance and other physical properties.
• It can withstand severe processing conditions with minimal effect on heat stability and mechanical properties.
• Recommended for use in high quality technical films, edge-bands, CPVC pipes, fittings, furniture films and indoor profiles.
• It is also suitable for automotive applications, electrical and electronic components, household appliances and all PC & alloys parts where ease of processing, good low temperature impact and good balance of physical properties are important.
• Clearstrength® C-223 is used in formulations for food contact or drinking water conduction.
• Recommended dosage level is 2 to 20%.

Clearstrength® E-922 by Arkema is a methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS) copolymer grade. Acts as an impact modifier. Offers good impact resistance even at low temperature, low temperature toughness, ease of processing, good thermal stability, and good balance of physical properties such as dispersion. Compatible with polycarbonate, polyesters and a variety of polycarbonate blends particularly PC/ABS. Clearstrength® E-922 is recommended for use in automotive applications, and electrical & electronic components. It permits low-temperature impact retention of low-viscosity resins while minimizing its influence on other physical and mechanical properties. It is designed for use with conventional compounding techniques. Recommended loading levels range from 5 to 15%.

BRUGGOLEN® H3376 by Brüggemann is a synergistic composition of copper complexes and halogen compounds. Acts as a heat stabilizer and antioxidant. Provides long-term stabilization against fatigue of mechanical properties at thermal exposure up to 180°C. Offers full solubility in the polymer melt, thus well suited for fiber spinning and shows no discoloration after processing and conditioning. Suitable for light or natural colored polyamides. BRUGGOLEN® H3376 can be processed using dry blending, injection molding and extrusion. It can be used in electrical and electronics application. Recommended dosage is 0.2-0.6%. It has a shelf life of 12 months.

Clearstrength® E-920 by Arkema is a methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS) core-shell impact modifier for engineering resins. It offers good impact resistance even at low temperature, excellent ambient and low temperature toughness, ease of processing, good thermal stability and good balance of physical properties such as good dispersion to engineering polymers. It allows to create products that can withstand impact at < -40°C and still remain ductile.

• It provides maximum impact to polycarbonate, polyesters and a variety of polycarbonate blends particularly PC/ABS.
• It is used in automotive applications, electrical & electronic components.
• It permits low-temperature impact retention of low-viscosity resins while minimizing its influence on other physical and mechanical properties.
• It is designed for use with conventional compounding techniques.
• Recommended use level of Clearstrength® E-920 is 5 to 15%.

BRUGGOLEN® H3377 by Brüggemann is a mixture of copper compound, halogen containing synergists and lubricants. Acts as a heat stabilizer and antioxidant. Provides long-term stabilization against fatigue of mechanical properties at thermal exposure up to 180°C. Offers full solubility in the polymer melt, thus well suited for fiber spinning and shows no discoloration after processing and conditioning. Suitable for light or natural colored polyamides. It can be used in electrical and electronics application. BRUGGOLEN® H3377 can be processed using dry blending, extrusion and injection molding. Recommended dosage is 0.2-0.6%. It has a shelf life of 12 months.

Raven P125 Ultra by Birla Carbon is a carbon black with low moisture pick-up. It exhibits easy dispersibility, long screen life, excellent organoleptic properties and smooth surface finish. It provides extremely low physical impurities, fast extrusion, improved mechanical durability and excellent chemical cleanliness. Typical applications include geomembranes & films, telecom jacketing and pressure-, irrigation & sewage pipes. Raven P125 Ultra is suitable for use in food contact applications due to its compliance with (EU) No. 10/2011.

BRUGGOLEN® TP-H1607 by Brüggemann is a copper iodide-based heat stabilizer for polyamides. This antioxidant blend exhibits extended stabilization of the mechanical properties over a broad temperature range upto 180°C. It shows excellent dispersion, easy handling and accurate dosing. It is superior to phenolic/phosphite based blends also at low to medium temperature range. It contains low copper and halogen content. BRUGGOLEN® TP-H1607 is suitable for compounding on twin screw extrusion machines. Used in electrical & electronics applications such as switch housings and sensors. Recommended dosage level is 0.5-1.5% depending on the desired properties of the finished part. The shelf life is 12 months under (closed, dry, 25°C) conditions.