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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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Oct 13, 2020 | Product News

Ampacet Introduces Organic Cavitating Masterbatch for BOPP Packaging

Ampacet has introduced PEARL 368, a high-performance organic cavitating masterbatch designed for premium quality labels and white-opaque BOPP packaging. The highly efficient organic cavitating...

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Sep 15, 2020 | Industry News

Milliken Joins Industry Collaboration to Promote Recycling of PP Packaging

Milliken & Company has joined the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition by The Recycling Partnership to improve polypropylene (PP) plastic recovery and recycling in the U.S. Milliken will tap into its...

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Aug 28, 2020 | Product News

New Metallic Color Masterbatches Eliminate Streaks and Surface Defects on Plastic Parts

Tosaf Color Service’s new metallic color masterbatches put an end to the previously typical and undesirable streaks and similar surface defects on plastic parts. These masterbatches meet the...

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Aug 3, 2020 | Industry News

New Project to Unlock the Potential of Graphene in Thermoplastic Systems

First Graphene has announced that they will collaborate with experts at the University of Warwick on a PhD Project to unlock the potential of graphene in thermoplastic systems. Using graphene as an...

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Jun 30, 2020 | Industry News

Grace Opens Colloidal Silica Plant in Worms, Germany

W. R. Grace opens its new 8,200 square-meter state-of-the-art, colloidal silica plant at its European flagship manufacturing and R&D center in Worms, Germany. The facility doubles the worldwide...

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May 28, 2020 | Product News

Ampacet’s New Masterbatch Offers Elegant Look, Recyclability to PET and rPET Packaging

Ampacet has introduced the Silky BIiss masterbatch collection, designed to provide an elegant silky surface treatment as well as recyclability to PET and rPET packaging applications. Silky Bliss...

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May 18, 2020 | Product News

Ampacet Launches Anti-scratch Additive for Styrenic-based Polymers

Ampacet has announced the introduction of AntiScratch ABS 6000047-E additive to enhance the surface appearance of styrenic plastics by improving abrasion and scratch resistance without impacting...

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Mar 23, 2020 | Industry News

Ingevity and Maroon Group Enter into Distribution Agreement for Bio-based Tackifiers

Ingevity has announced the appointment of Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group Company, as the distributor for its WestRez® and Altatac® rosin ester tackifier product lines in Canada. Ingevity's...

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Mar 11, 2020 | Product News

Ampacet Launches Masterbatches for High-quality Matte Finish on PET

Ampacet’s new Modern Mattes masterbatches produce a consistent high-quality matte finish on PET and rPET blow and injection molded applications and sheet products without the need for retooling. It...

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Feb 11, 2020 | Industry News

Slip Additives Market to Reach USD 284 Mn by 2024: M&M

M&M predicts the slip additives market to reach USD 284 million by 2024, at a CAGR of 5.0%, from USD 223 million in 2019. The growth of the slip additives market is primarily triggered by the...

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