Polymer additives for Packaging

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.

Atmer™ 1013 by Cargill is a short term internal, quick acting and migratory anti-static additive for use in polyolefins (PE, PP) & flexible PVC. 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 reduces dust contamination & handling problems and improves demolding.
• Atmer™ 1013 is used in caps & closures and film applications.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.2-0.6% in injection molding.
• It has a shelf life of 1 year.

Ionphase™ rSTAT2 by Cargill is a halogen-free, UV stabilized, permanent, polymeric anti-static agent. It is non-migrating, not humidity dependent and provides low surface resistivity & stability against weathering. It offers control & safety for static electricity caused issues, improved non-charging properties and reduced charge decay time.

• It forms an interpenetrated network within the host polymer reducing the resistivity of the blend.
• It is used in rigid intermediate bulk containers (RIBC), drums, and canisters.
• It is used to control static electricity in plastics.
• Ionphase™ rSTAT2 is designed to be used with polyethylene (HDPE) in extrusion blow molding applications.
• It is also suitable for injection molding applications.
• It has shelf life of 730 days.

Incroslip™ C (Bead) by Cargill is a vegetable origin, slip additive with exceptional stability, low odor and taste profile. It is used in polyolefins, EVA, PVC and injection molding applications. It is suitable for high organoleptic stability applications where torque release is needed such as caps and closures for carbonated soft drinks applications. It offers scratch resistance and mold release.

• It disperses evenly through the polymer in the melt phase.
• It migrates to the surface of the polymer where it forms a thin lubricating layer, reducing the coefficient of friction between surfaces and prevents any unwanted adhesion.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.2% for film and 0.2-0.5% for cap applications.
• Incroslip™ C (Bead) has a shelf life of 1 year.

Incroslip™ B by Cargill is a specially developed high slip additive with exceptional stability and low odor properties. It is also used as a torque release agent in caps & closures. It can be dispersed evenly through the polymer in the melt phase.

• It migrates to the surface of the polymer where it forms a thin lubricating layer which reduces coefficient of friction between surfaces and prevents any unwanted adhesion.
• It offers low taste and exceptional oxidative stability.
• It exhibits anti-block and mold release properties.
• It is suitable for injection molding, polyolefin, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and biopolymers applications.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.2% for film and 0.2-0.5% for cap applications.
• Incroslip™ B has a shelf life of 1 year.

Incroslip™ C (Powder) by Cargill is a vegetable origin slip additive with exceptional stability, low odor and taste profile for sensitive applications. It is designed for high organoleptic stability applications where torque release is needed such as caps and closures for carbonated soft drinks. It offers scratch resistance and mold release.

• It is suitable for injection molding applications.
• It disperses evenly through the polymer in the melt phase.
• It migrates to the surface of the polymer where it forms a thin lubricating layer, reducing the coefficient of friction between surfaces and prevents any unwanted adhesion.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.2% for film and 0.2-0.5% for cap applications.
• It is used in polyolefins, EVA, and PVC.
• Incroslip™ C (Powder) has a shelf life of 1 year.

Ionphase™ fSTAT2 by Cargill is a permanent and non-migrating polymeric anti-static agent. It is designed for general extrusion applications with high melt flow polyolefins (PP, LDPE, LLDPE and mLLDPE) and injection molding of SEBS. Used in stretch films and shoe soles. It is a cost-effective solution in multilayer designs and can be used in high temperature processes.

• It is color stable at high processing temperatures.
• It offers good film transparency and improved sealing strength compared to other permanent solutions.
• It is humidity independent and provides effective performance, even in thin surface layers.
• It exhibits low surface resistivity, improved non-charging properties & reduced charge decay time.
• Ionphase™ fSTAT2 is suitable for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protected films & bags, FIBC & octabin liners, protective films, thermoformed sheets and electronic packaging.
• It has a shelf life of 730 days.

Atmer™ 7002 by Cargill is a vegetable-based anti-static agent. It is a 50% concentrate in polypropylene that provides lubrication and mold release benefits. It allows for better dispersion and overcomes complications encountered when using additives in their normal physical forms.

• Concentrates are added to the process like other resins, allowing for the additives to migrate to the surface of the polymer where they interact with atmospheric moisture, reducing surface resistivity and allowing dissipation of static charge.
• It exhibits reduction of fuming/smoking in processing.
• It offers better distribution of additives in base polymer, effective dosing of additives and less volatiles in processing.
• Atmer™ 7002 is recommended for PP closures & caps and film applications.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.5-1.6% in injection molding and sheet extrusion.
• It has a shelf life of 730 days.

Ionphase™ fSTAT2 HF by Cargill is a halogen-free, permanent & non-migrating anti-static agent. It is used in general extrusion and injection molding applications with high melt flow polyolefins. It lowers the surface resistivity, improves non-charging properties and reduces charge decay time. It is recommended for stretch films and articles molded from SEBS compounds. Ionphase™ fSTAT2 HF is designed for film production and electronic packaging. It is recyclable, humidity-independent, ready to use and is compatible with host polymer. It has a shelf life of 730 days.