TAGS: Polymer Reinforcement Surface Modification
Ampacet introduces AgriStab™, new high-performance UV stabilizer offering UV resistance for greenhouse films used under intensive pesticide conditions.
Ampacet’s next-generation AgriStab™ solutions provide excellent UV protection to greenhouse films and low tunnels when pesticides are heavily used — up to 5000 ppm for sulphur and 250 ppm for chlorine.
Provides UV Protection to Greenhouse Films
To protect crops from pests and disease, farmers usually apply fumigation pest control. Sulphur and chlorine, chemicals found in the most insecticides, can interact and deactivate
light stabilizers used in plasticulture and lead to an early degradation of the film, shortening the life span of greenhouses.
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AgriStab™ masterbatches help to achieve service life of multi-season greenhouse films of 3 years +, reducing the frequency of replacement of coverage film and lowering the impact of farming on the environment.
Photo-degradation from UV radiation causes cracking on the surface, chalking, and the overall loss of physical properties such as impact strength, tensile strength, elongation, and other properties. Ampacet's
light stabilizers (UVI & UVA) protect polymers and their contents from sun and weather.
Source: Ampacet