Plastic Additives, Processing & Impact Modifiers | Dow Inc.
Silicone resins, silane and fluid additives enable the formulation of specialty high-performance compounds and composites that meet industry demands, such as higher operating temperatures in smaller devices, greater efficiency and increased usage of recycled materials. Applications and benefits
Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
Still the world’s most widely used PVC plasticizer DINP, DIDP: High molecular weight ortho-phthalates Aliphatic dibasic acid Esters – These include chemicals such as glutarates, adipates, azelates and sebacates. They are made from aliphatic dibasic acids such as adipic acid and alcohols.
Baerlocher: Home
Baerlocher Stabilization Technology for PCR Drives Development of High-quality, Sustainable HDPE for Extrusion Blow Molding Düsseldorf, Germany – October 19, 2025 – Baerlocher, a leading global supplier of plastics additives, announced here at K 2025 (Hall 5, Stand A21), its successful collaborations with industry leaders Envision Plastics, Bekum America, W. MLLER and ExxonMobil
Green Polymer Additives | Emery Oleochemicals
EMEROX azelaic acids, a linear nine carbon dicarboxylic acid, derived from natural, renewable sources can be utilized for a wide range of applications that include nylon engineering plastics and fibers, polyamide hot melts, urethane elastomers as well polyester films and adhesives.
An overview of chemical additives present in plastics
DEHS Diethylhexyl succinate DEP Diethyl phthalates DHA Diheptyl adipate DHNUP 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters DiBP Diisobutylphthalate DIDP Diisodecyl phthalate DIHP Diisoheptylphthalate DINP Diisononyl phthalate DL-PCBs Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls DMEP Bis (2-methoxyethyl) phthalate DOA
- What are plastic additives?
- Plastic/polymer additives are chemical substances added during the plastic production process to improve the characteristics of the plastic in terms of performance, processability, and appearance. Common plastic additives include plasticizers, stabilizers, antioxidants, UV absorbers, fillers, and more.
- What are plasticizers used for?
- Plasticizers are an important class of low molecular weight non-volatile compounds that are widely used in polymer industries as additives . The primary role of such substances is to improve the flexibility and processability of polymers by lowering the second order transition temperature, the glass transition temperature (Tg).
- What is a plasticizer chemistry?
- Plasticizers are the most used additives in the plastics industry. They are generally available as non-volatile, colorless liquids. They improve the properties of the polymer. With several plasticizer chemistries available in the market choosing the right one can be daunting. In this guide, you will read more about:
- What are UV-resistant additives for plastics?
- Common UV-resistant additives for plastics: ① Absorbing UV Additives: These additives can absorb ultraviolet light and convert it into heat energy, thereby preventing the oxidative reaction of UV light on plastics. Common absorbing UV additives include phenols, benzophenones, and benzimidazoles.
- Which additives are polymerised with plastic molecules?
- Only the reactive organic additives, e.g. some flame retardants, are polymerised with the plastic molecules and are becoming part of the polymer chain. It should, also, be noted that substances used as monomers, intermediates or catalysts in plastic manufacturing are not considered to be additives and therefore have not been included in Table 1.
- What are natural product type plasticizers?
- Vegetable oil derivatives are the most widely used natural product type plasticizers. Products consisting of triglyceride esters of unsaturated fatty acids (e.g., soybean oil, linseed oil) in which the double bonds in the fatty acid residues have typically been epoxidized have been commercial products for decades.
