Selection Guide
Selection of Light Stabilizers for Polymers
Degradation is an undesirable process in most polymeric applications. It generally leads to changes in the chemical and physical structure of the polymer resulting in the loss of many useful properties. UV degradation of polymers can negatively affect molecular weight, impact resistance, elongation at break, gloss and color. By incorporating weathering stabilizers, the occurrence of such damages can slow down considerably. Explore, in detail, about basics of light stabilizers/UV absorbers and degradation mechanism in different polymers. Also, get tips to select the best suitable light stabilizers/UV absorbers & formulation examples for your polymer applications.
Selection Guide
Selecting Heat Stabilizers for PVC
Poly(vinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most important commercial plastic but, it is thermally unstable at processing temperatures. Therefore, heat stabilizers are widely used to safeguard the vinyl products at all stages by improving resistance of PVC products at high temperature.
Due to the upsurge in the quantity of stabilizers that are marketed to the PVC industry, selecting and evaluating a stabilizer can be a cumbersome process. Review the factors that you should consider when selecting heat stabilizers for PVC with detail understanding of:
Role of Heat Stabilizers in PVC
Types of Heat Stabilizers for Vinyl Compounds
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