About IFF's Nutrition & Biosciences

IFF's Nutrition & Biosciences, established through the 2021 merger of DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., headquartered in New York City, United States, supplies food-grade additives for polymers, including antistatics/antifogs (GRINDSTED® series, e.g., PS 426 polyglycerol ester; DIMODAN® series, e.g., HS K-A distilled monoglycerides) and dispersants (METHOCEL™ hydroxypropyl methylcellulose). These products provide mold release, anti-static control, anti-fogging, and improved processability in polyolefins like PP and PE films, with approvals for food-contact applications. They ensure optical clarity, heat stability, and effective particle dispersion in PVC and other plastics, emphasizing sustainable, plant-derived solutions.

GRINDSTED® PGE 308/D

GRINDSTED® PGE 308/D by IFF's Nutrition & Biosciences acts as an antistatic and anti-fogging agent. Exhibits excellent heat stability. It is completely free of amine and amide chemistry which eliminates the risk of corrosive effects on stress cracking of polycarbonate in the final applications.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is compatible with polystyrene, polyamide, LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE.</li> <li>Used in PE film, PE foam, electronic packaging and injection molding applications.</li> <li>Its recommended dosage for PE film applications is 0.3-0.8%.</li> <li>GRINDSTED® PGE 308/D is suitable for food contact applications according to FDA.</li></ul>

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GRINDSTED® SOFT-N-SAFE^®

GRINDSTED® SOFT-N-SAFE® by IFF's Nutrition & Biosciences is a safe and sustainable bio-based plasticizer. It is used to turn the brittle, stiff PVC into a resin suited for soft and flexible applications such as food contact or industrial PVC, as well as children’s toys, sports equipment and medical applications. It is suitable for blown film, extrusion or plastisol. GRINDSTED® SOFT-N-SAFE® is recommended for coated fabrics (synthetic leather), flooring & carpet backing, domestic cabling.

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GRINDSTED® PS 432

GRINDSTED® PS 432 by IFF's Nutrition & Biosciences is a blend of polyglycerol ester and acetic acid ester-based antifouling agent. It is made from edible, refined vegetable fatty acids and acetic acid ester of monoglycerides made from fully hydrogenated castor oil. It is an emulsifier blended with antioxidants. Offers high efficiency and has low viscosity. It is compatible with polypropylene. GRINDSTED® PS 432 is approved in EU and US FDA for food contact applications.

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