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Surface Modification Channel

Surface Modification


Tailoring surface properties of polymers impacts their durability and functionality. Different types of additives play different roles based on the desired property of polymers.

Some widely used additives for a good polymer surface includes: adhesion promoters, anti-static grades, scratch- and mar- resistance grades.

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Aug 25, 2021 | Industry News

Scientists Decode Glassy Polymers to Better Understand Its Surface Properties

Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) and collaborating institutions around the world have discovered that the surface of glassy polymers isn't hard, but rather has a rubbery...

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May 6, 2021 | Product News

Ampacet Adds New Anti-scratch and Abrasion Resistant Additives for PET Packaging

Ampacet has added two products to the ScratchShield™ line of additives that help to protect plastic products against scratch and abrasion without impacting gloss or mechanical properties of the...

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May 3, 2021 | Product News

Emery Oleochemicals Unveils Bio-based Alternative to Castor-based PVC Lubricants

Emery Oleochemicals has developed a new combination lubricant suitable for various rigid PVC applications. LOXIOL® G 19 is a bio-based functional alternative to 12-HSA with very similar processing...

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Feb 22, 2021 | Industry News

Recyclable Barrier Pouch Made Using Dow’s Polymer Modifier Gets Award

Dow, Kashi and Berry Global are winners of the 2020 SEAL Environmental Initiative Award for their collaboration to create the first fully recyclable flexible barrier pouch. The recyclable Bear Naked...

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Feb 9, 2021 | Product News

SANITIZED Launches Antimicrobial Additive for Thermoplastic Polymers

SANITIZED introduces Sanitized®, a high-temperature resistance, antimicrobial additive for thermoplastic processed polymers. The product offers durable protection against gram-positive and...

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Feb 5, 2021 | Product News

Placon Launches Recyclable PET Barrier Material for Food Packaging Applications

Placon launches OxyStar™, a recyclable PET barrier material for perishable food packaging applications. OxyStar™ PET barrier material has a #1 recycle symbol, allowing the package to be put back...

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Feb 2, 2021 | Industry News

Palsgaard’s New Pellet Line Supports Demand for Plant-based Polymer Additives

Palsgaard opens new 10,000 tones pellet line that also expands production capacity for Einar® brand plant-based polymer additives. “We are seeing a fast-growing demand among consumers, brand owners...

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Jan 12, 2021 | Product News

Milliken’s New PP Nucleating Agent Minimizes Migration in Food-contact Applications

Milliken Chemical has launched a latest high-performance additive for polypropylene (PP) homopolymers that delivers an excellent balance of physical properties and superb aesthetics—all enabled...

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Nov 27, 2020 | Industry News

Croda’s Anti-static Additives Find Use in Essentium’s 3D Filament Line

Essentium has partnered with Croda to develop a unique anti-static 3D filament line based on Croda Ionphase™ permanent anti-static additives. Croda’s additives are used to control static electricity...

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Nov 24, 2020 | Product News

Croda Introduces Amine-free Anti-static Additives for Polyolefins

Croda has launched Atmer™ 7381 and Atmer™ 7382, two new amine-free anti-static additives that deliver long term anti-static performance and improved safety characteristics over traditional amine...

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