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Selection Guide

Nucleating Agents & Clarifiers Selection Tips for Polypropylene

Polypropylene is a widely used polymer employed in diverse applications due to its excellent combination of properties. Its properties, such as physical, mechanical and optical can further be enhanced with suitable use of nucleating agents and clarifying agents. These additives assist in the crystallization of PP during processing, thus enhancing the already acquired properties. Understand how to use nucleating agents and clarifying agents as well as get selection tips to effectively increase production rate, modify structure and morphology, and reduce haze in your polypropylene formulations. Review: Role of Nucleating & Clarifying Agents Polypropylene and Its Crystallinity Nucleation Process in Polypropylene Nucleators...

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Product Name

Supplier

Description

Millad® NX® 8000

Milliken

Millad® NX® 8000 by Milliken is a clarifying agent designed for clear polypropylene. It allows polypropylene to approach the look of high clarity plastics like polystyrene and polycarbonate. This... view more

Applications

PP
Extrusion>Blow molding
Compoundings
Cost reduction>Reduce energy consumption

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Millad® NX® 8000E

Milliken

Millad® NX® 8000E by Milliken is a clarifying agent. It possesses balanced properties combined with outstanding optical performance. It enables the substitution of more expensive, less functional... view more

Applications

PET
PP
PVC
Extrusion>Blow molding

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Millad® 3988

Milliken

Millad® 3988 by Milliken is sorbitol-based clarifying agent for polyolefins and polypropylene. It offers transparency and easy processing characteristics. This additive provides excellent taste &... view more

Applications

PP
Taste-Odor
Visual aspect & aesthetics>Transparency

Millad® NX® 8000 ECO

Milliken

Millad® NX® 8000 ECO by Milliken is a sustainable, clarifying agent for crystal clear PP. It allows polypropylene to approach the look of high clarity plastics like polystyrene and polycarbonate... view more

Applications

PP
Extrusion>Blow molding
Compoundings
Cost reduction>Reduce energy consumption

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Millad® NX® 8000J

Milliken

Millad® NX® 8000J by Milliken is a clarifying agent. It allows polypropylene to approach the look of high clarity plastics like polystyrene and polycarbonate. This additive offers better quality and... view more

Applications

PP
Compoundings
Extrusion>Blow molding
Cost reduction>Reduce cycle time

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Millad® NX® 8000K

Milliken

Millad® NX® 8000K by Milliken is a clarifying agent designed for clear polypropylene. It allows polypropylene to approach the look of high clarity plastics like polystyrene and polycarbonate. This... view more

Applications

PP
Compoundings
Extrusion>Blow molding
Cost reduction>Reduce energy consumption

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ADK STAB NA-21

ADEKA Polymer Additives Europe

ADK STAB NA-21 by ADEKA Polymer Additives Europe is a nucleating and clarifying agent. This grade improves both transparency and mechanical properties. ADK STAB NA-21 shows outstanding performance... view more

Applications

PP
Mechanical/ physical performance
Visual aspect & aesthetics>Transparency

ADK STAB NA-71

ADEKA Polymer Additives Europe

ADK STAB NA-71 by ADEKA Polymer Additives Europe is a nucleating and clarifying agent. This grade improves mechanical properties including stiffness & flexural modulus, transparency and thermal... view more

Applications

PP
Mechanical/ physical performance>Stiffness
Visual aspect & aesthetics>Transparency

Orgater MI.NA.08

ADEKA Polymer Additives Europe

Orgater MI.NA.08 by ADEKA Polymer Additives Europe is sodium benzoate-based nucleating and clarifying agent. Its extra fine particle size distribution with high surface to weight ratio making it... view more

Applications

PP
Mechanical/ physical performance

ADD-VANCE® CL 622 (formerly: ADD-VANCE ® 622)

AddComp (Altana Group)

PP based high performance clarifying masterbatch. ADD-VANCE® CL 622 not only increases the rate of crystallization and the number of spherulites in a polymer, but it also creates smaller spherulites... view more

Applications

PP
Packaging>Food
Thermoforming/ Vacuum forming
Extrusion

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PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE SOLID MASTERBATCH

Americhem

PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE SOLID MASTERBATCH is available as cylindrical pellets. It has PP as carrier resin. It meets USP 30 section 661 for polypropylene containers. It provides cleaner, clearer looking... view more

Applications

PP
Healthcare / Medical>Bottles, transparent
Visual aspect & aesthetics>Transparency
Visual aspect & aesthetics>Anti-dusting

Colormatrix™ Clearview™

Avient (Formerly PolyOne)

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Applications

BASCO® P0023/03-PP

BARS-2

BASCO® P0023/03-PP by BARS-2 is a clarifying and 4th generation nucleating masterbatch. It is designed for injection molded and extruded PP (polypropylene) goods. The recommended dosage level of... view more

Applications

PP
Extrusion
Injection molding - thermoplastics

BASCO® P0023/05-PP

BARS-2

BASCO® P0023/05-PP by BARS-2 is a clarifying masterbatch. It is suitable for injection molded and extruded PP (polypropylene) goods. It contains 9% brightened MDBS (1,2,3,4-di-para-methylbenzylidene... view more

Applications

PP
Injection molding - thermoplastics
Extrusion

BASCO® P0023/21-PP

BARS-2

BASCO® P0023/21-PP by BARS-2 is a clarifying masterbatch. It contains 10% DBS (dibenzylidene sorbitol). It is suitable for injection molded and extruded PP (polypropylene) goods. The recommended... view more

Applications

PP
Injection molding - thermoplastics
Extrusion

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Thermoformed plastic food packaging made from polypropylene is hard to keep clear. It wants to yellow when it finds its way to a microwave—not ideal for leftovers. In this case study, we walk you...