Deep Dive into Plastic Monomers, Additives, and Processing Aids
We systematically investigate plastic monomers, additives, and processing aids on the global market based on a review of 63 industrial, scientific, and regulatory data sources. In total, we identify more than 10'000 relevant substances and categorize them based on substance types, use patterns, and hazard classifications wherever possible.
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A Brief Evaluation of Antioxidants, Antistatics, and Plasticizers
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Polymers | Special Issue : Green Plasticizers for Polymers - MDPI
Reactive energetic plasticizers (REPs) coupled with hydroxy-telechelic poly (glycidyl azide- co -tetrahydrofuran) (PGT)-based energetic polyurethane (PU) binders for use in solid propellants and plastic-bonded explosives (PBXs) were investigated. The generation of gem -dinitro REPs along with a terminal alkyne stemmed from a series of [...]
Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
Plasticizers are among the most widely used additives in the plastic industry. They are also usually cheaper than other additives used in polymer processing. Plasticizers are most often used in PVC, the third largest polymer by volume after PP and PE. In turn, PVC is used in a wide range of products. Examples include:
- 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 & how do they work?
- Plasticizers are non-volatile organic substances (mainly liquids) added into a plastic or elastomer. They are also usually cheaper than other additives. They improve the following properties of the polymers: Plasticizers increase the flow and thermoplasticity of a polymer.
- How many additives are in plastic?
- Plastic frequently contain 6 additives and more; some are hazardous. EU: 418 high volume plastic additives (above 100 t/yr). More than 13,000 chemicals are present in plastics. More than 3,200 are chemicals of potential concern (with certain hazard properties considering GHS/CLP). Need of a better life cycle management and control.
- What is a polymer additive?
- Polymer additives play a crucial role in enhancing the properties and functionality of polymers, such as improving their durability, flame resistance, or UV stability. The selection process involves evaluating various factors, including the specific application requirements, desired performance enhancements, and compatibility with the base polymer.
- 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.
- 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:
