Surface Modification

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For US and Canada: Iriotec® 8825 - the cost leader in laser marking

Iriotec® 8825 is a laser additive. It is composed of Mica (46-62%), (Sn/Sb)O2 (38-54%). It is compatible with polyolefins (PE, PP) and aromatic polymers (PC, ABS, SAN, PBT) for dark markings, in...

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For US and Canada: Iriotec® 8850 the fastes pigment for wide range of polymers

Iriotec® 8850 is a laser additive for dark markings. It is recommended for technical aliphatic polymers such as PA and POM. Iriotec® 8850 is stable in all polymers under normal processing...

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For US and Canada: Iriotec® 8208 - granules for outstanding dark & fast marking

Iriotec® 8208 is a laser sensitive granulate. Antimony trioxide (65-75%) is embedded in an impervious polymer matrix (polyethylene, carrier; 25-35%), which is encapsulated in microspheres...

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For US and Canada: Iriotec® 8210 - granules for dark markings even in sensitive food packaging applications

Iriotec® 8210 is an antimony-free laser marking additive especially developed for use in sensitive applications like food contact and toys. It is composed of laser active material (40-60%) and...

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For US and Canada: Iriotec® 8826 - the color-neutral pigment for fast, dark and high-contrast marking of colored polymers

Iriotec® 8826 is a bismuth(III) oxide. It is a pigment powder that can be incorporated into a polymer with neutral color impact. Its effect is invisible until an infrared laser is used. The marking...

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For rest of the world: Iriotec® 8826 - the color-neutral pigment for fast, dark and high-contrast marking of colored polymers

Iriotec® 8826 is a bismuth(III) oxide by Merck. It is a pigment powder that can be incorporated into a polymer with neutral color impact. Its effect is invisible until an infrared laser is used...

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Hostastat® FA 68 V: Antistatic agent for plastic materials

Hostastat® FA 68 V is a vegetable based ethoxylated alkyl amine which provides highly effective internal antistatic properties to thermoplastic polymers...

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Hostavin® N 392: Light stabilizer for plastic materials

Hostavin® N 392 is a mixture of the oligomeric HALS Hostavin® N 30 and a wax to improve distribution of the product in the resin. The fine particle size of Hostavin® N 392 micro powder in...

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Hostavin® N 321: Light stabilizer for plastic materials

Hostavin® 321 is a solid solution of the low molecular weight HALS Hostavin® 3050 and the oligomeric HALS Hostavin® N 30. The patented technology of solid solutions ensures an improved dispersion...

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Selection Guide

Antiblock Agents Selection

By Paul Seemuth

Blocking is a very common problem that occurs when adhesion develops between two smooth layers of film placed in contact with each other. Adding antiblock agents / anti-slip agents resolve this by forming barriers between surface layers and modifying frictional properties of the surface. Uncover the role of antiblock agents in polymers, their types and get tips to select the right antiblock agent for elastomers, films and rubbers.