Flame retardant (FR) plastics are essential to devices we use every day, providing a valuable tool in fire prevention, but their technology is complex. While some resins are inherently flame resistant, others need special additives to minimize the propagation of smoke and flames. How to overcome this daunting task of right flame retardant selection for a specific application? Learn here, the detailed knowledge on flame retardants to ease your process.

Carbon black is a highly engineered form of carbon widely used in plastics and rubbers. This black pigment will help achieve a color spectrum ranging from gray to deep black. You can change the properties of carbon black pigment to get the final product of your choice. Some features to keep in mind while selecting carbon blacks include: Tint strength, level of jetness or blue undertone, and conductivity Particle size, structure, and surface chemistry In this guide, we will showcase the process involved in producing carbon black pigments in various applications. Also, get to know the properties to consider while selecting...

Most of the polymer resins and composites have low surface free energy and lack polar functional groups, hence, resulting in inherently poor adhesion properties. Therefore, in order to improve adhesion of polymers with other components, be it fillers or even other polymers, adhesion promoters are added. Adhesion promoters have reactive functional groups which help increase the adhesion/compatibility of two immiscible components. Few examples include silanes, organometallics, polymeric adhesion promoters, etc. Are you looking for strategies to narrow down your adhesion promoters search for your application? Learn how to optimize performance of your polymer by understanding adhesion promoters & their importance, mechanism...

Explore the mode of action & benefits of fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs) or optical brighteners that are used to enhance the color appearance in various polymer substrates.

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...