Month: September 2019
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Top 5 Benefits of Polymer Additives
Polymer additives are chemicals added to the base polymer to improve processability, reduce raw material costs, prolong the life span, and/or achieve the desired physical or chemical properties in the final product. There are many additive options available and each one offers a specific improvement to the polymer’s functionality or stability. Below are the top…
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What Are Polymer Additives?
What Are Polymer Additives? Plastics manufacturing has evolved significantly over time. Plastics were originally produced using a few natural materials but now there are thousands of plastics formulated from a wide range of natural and synthetic materials. One of the big changes over time in plastic formulations is the use of polymer additives. Additives are…