Processing Aids

Processing aids are materials that are added to improve the processability of polymeric compounds. Improved processability lowers the cost and improves the quality of the polymer. With the help of processing aids, extrusions run thinner and faster and molding cycles shorten . PVC's, polyolefins, nylons and other engineering plastics are known to benefit the most from the addition of processing aids. Most used processing aids are styrenes, acrylics, calcium carbonates, lubricants, silicone oils etc.

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Precipitated Calcium Carbonate – Multifunctional Additive for PVC

Calcium carbonate is one of the most widely utilized minerals additives in several PVC applications. Ground calcium carbonates (GCC) are used mainly as fillers, while precipitated calcium carbonates (PCC) are multi-functional additives that can function as reinforcing fillers, processing aids and impact modifiers. Explore, in detail, about use of precipitated calcium carbonate in PVC formulations (rigid and plasticized) and understand how you can achieve high performance level in your applications. Review: What is Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)? Precipitated Calcium Carbonate as a Processing Aid Precipitated Calcium Carbonate as a Reinforcer PCC as a Weathering-resistant Agent Applications of PCC in Rigid PVC...

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Selecting Additives for High-temperature Polymers

Additives used with commodity polymers cannot give the best results with high temperature polymers. This is because of the lack of high temperature stability of these traditional additives. This fact has led to the development of specific additives that can be used with high temperature polymers. This guide will review the three main high heat additives: antioxidants, flame retardants and processing aids used with high heat polymers. Read on and uncover the features they offer in several high temperature polymers.

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BRUGGOLEN® P130

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® P130 by Brüggemann is a very low volatile, mixture of effective lubricants and processing auxiliary for engineering thermoplastics like polyamides, polyesters and others. In the polymer... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Other Thermoplastic>Other Polyester
Dry blending/ Grinding
Injection molding - thermoplastics

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BRUGGOLEN® P14

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® P14 by Brüggemann is a low volatile, mixture of synthetic waxes & copolymers. It acts as a processing auxiliary and as an internal and external lubricant. It is a synergistic composition... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
PBT
PET
Extrusion

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BRUGGOLEN® P1507

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® P1507 by Brüggemann acts as an effective flow enhancer and processing auxiliary. It improves the processability especially of glass fiber filled polyamides while maintaining the consistent... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Injection molding - thermoplastics
Compoundings
Polymer Conversion>Flow improvement

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BRUGGOLEN® P30

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® P30 by Brüggemann is a mixture of processing stabilizers, nucleating agents and lubricants. It is a processing auxiliary for use in polyamides. It offers improved melt flow, protection of... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Extrusion
Injection molding - thermoplastics
Compoundings

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BRUGGOLEN® P31

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® P31 by Brüggemann is a mixture of processing stabilizers, nucleating agents and lubricants. It is a processing auxiliary for use in polyamides. It provides reduction of overall cycle... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Compoundings
Extrusion
Injection molding - thermoplastics

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BRUGGOLEN® P32

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® P32 by Brüggemann is a ready-to-use processing auxiliary for production of standard polyamide injection molding. It is an optimal mixture of heat stabilizers, nucleating agents and... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Extrusion
Dry blending/ Grinding
Injection molding - thermoplastics

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BRUGGOLEN® P60

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® P60 by Brüggemann is a processing auxiliary for the preparation of dry blends (mixtures of polymer chips and powdery additives). It is recommended for compounding, extrusion, injection... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Compoundings
Extrusion>Films (cast)
Injection molding - thermoplastics

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BRUGGOLEN® TP-P1810

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® TP-P1810 by Brüggemann is a flow enhancer and processing auxiliary. It offers superior melt flow in (highly) filled semi-aromatic polyamides (significantly longer spiral flow length)... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Injection molding - thermoplastics
Compoundings
Polymer Conversion>Flow improvement

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BRUGGOLEN® TP-P1924

Brüggemann

BRUGGOLEN® TP-P1924 by Brüggemann is an effective flow enhancer and processing auxiliary for PBT (polybutylene terephthalate). It offers superior melt flow in highly filled PBT (significantly longer... view more

Applications

PBT
Compoundings
Injection molding - thermoplastics
Mechanical/ physical performance

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NYRIM® Additive 6 Plus

Brüggemann

NYRIM® Additive 6 Plus by Brüggemann is a processing aid and impact modifier in the anionic polymerization of caprolactam along with the catalyst BRUGGOLEN® C10 and activator BRUGGOLEN® C20P (pellet... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Mechanical/ physical performance>Impact resistance

NYRIM® Foam Stabilizer

Brüggemann

NYRIM® Foam Stabilizer by Brüggemann is a processing aid. It reduces macroscopic shrink of molding. It is used for producing cast polyamide. Typical products of cast polyamide extend from large... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon

Optislip™ EBS (Bead)

Cargill

Optislip™ EBS (Bead) by Cargill acts as a slip, anti-block agent & processing aid for polyolefins and external lubricant for PVC. It is non-vegetable origin secondary bis-amide. It offers mold release... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
PVC
Polymer Conversion>Antiblocks
Safety, regulation & environment>FDA

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Optislip™ EBS (Microbead)

Cargill

Optislip™ EBS (Microbead) by Cargill acts as an external lubricant for PVC, slip, anti-block agent and processing aid for polyolefins. It offers mold release benefits in polyamides (nylon). It is non-vegetable... view more

Applications

PVC
PA, Nylon
Polymer Conversion>Lubrication/ slip
Safety, regulation & environment>FDA

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Optislip™ EBS (Powder)

Cargill

Optislip™ EBS (Powder) by Cargill is a non-vegetable origin, secondary bisamide-based slip, anti-block agent & processing aid for polyolefins and external lubricant for PVC. It offers mold release benefits in... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
PVC
Polymer Conversion>Lubrication/ slip
Polymer Conversion>Antiblocks

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Atmer™ 1013 NV

Cargill

Atmer™ 1013 NV by Cargill is an internal anti-static additive and processing aid. It can be dispersed evenly through the polymer in the melt phase. It migrates to the surface of the polymer where it... view more

Applications

Other Thermoplastic>EVA
PE
PP
PVC>PVC, flexible

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Accelerating Sustainability: Revvity Signal's digital tools in Polymer Additives

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IncroMold™ Additives – Achieve mold release and anti-scratch properties

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High performance additives for engineering polymers

Explore IncroMax™ high-performance additives that are specifically developed to enhance performance in engineering polymers. These are designed to reduce friction, easy processability, improved mold...

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Explore Atmer™ anti-fogging additives for excellent performance

Achieve outstanding performance against hot and cold fog in polyolefins, PVC and EVA films with Atmer™ range of anti-fogging additives. Look for the broad range of Atmer™ anti-fogging additives to...

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Unveil Silma’s Silicon Additives for Scratch and Abrasion Resistance for Polymeric Compounds

Explore this webinar presentation by Silma giving information about the company, milestones, silicone and silane properties, Silma’s products, scratch and abrasion resistance with case studies on...