What Are Plastic Additives?

In this article, our goal is to describe the world of plastic additives and to describe the most common and useful additives on the market. As a plastic additives manufacturer, Jinan Forever Chemical has a wealth of knowledge and is at the forefront of the industry.

What are plastic additives?

Plastic additives are substances that are added to modify the properties of a polymer. The purpose of an additive is to add certain important qualities to a polymer that are essential to make the product more durable, sustainable or useful to the end consumer.

The best way to describe plastic additives is to provide several examples.

Anti-fogging agents:

Plastic anti-fogging agents are produced to provide better clarity and appearance to plastic products. This is particularly important in the packaging and agricultural industries, where many film plastic products can accumulate moisture, creating a "fog" that should be avoided. For example, droplets formed on greenhouse plastics may reduce the amount of light that affects crops, thereby damaging them. Anti-fog additives are the perfect solution to this and many other common problems.

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Flame Retardants

Plastic flame retardant additives are critical to making plastic parts and products safer to use. When exposed to heat or fire, the flame retardant properties of plastics impede and suppress flames. The inclusion of flame retardant additives is a must in many industries, especially in industries that manufacture products containing both plastic and electrical components, such as the automotive and electrical industries.

Anti-Adhesive

Adhesion is a common problem with many plastic film products that roll together and "stick" as a result. Plastic anti-adhesive additives are designed to prevent this adhesion. That said, many anti-stick additives can get the job done, but can compromise product clarity and reduce product efficiency.

Antistatic

Static electricity (charge) is an unwelcome phenomenon that occurs on many levels or in the humidity of the air. For example, this often occurs in plastic products in the packaging industry. By using migrating molecules that absorb water molecules from the air, antistatic additives for plastics solve the problem of static electricity and are suitable for a wide range of humidity levels.

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UV

UV additives for plastics protect polymers from the harmful effects of UV radiation, which can damage the appearance, texture and even performance of products. UV additives are designed for specific polymers and plastics and are approved for use throughout the industry, including the food packaging industry.

Microbial

Microbial additives for plastics are in high demand, specifically for use in masks and disposable medical products. These additives are especially important today, as the COVID-19 pandemic has medical teams working harder than ever before.

Do plastic additives have to comply with regulations?

Absolutely. The manufacture of additives is closely monitored and regulated globally, and each industry has its own standards and regulations. all of Jinan Forever Chemical's plastic additives adhere to strict regulations. In addition, the team at Jinan Forever Chemical provides consultation and information to customers about the regulations that exist in their particular industry to ensure that their additives are always compliant.

Is it cost effective to use additives?

Yes. The process of adding additives to polymers is less costly than purchasing raw polymers with certain qualities. It also provides greater flexibility for manufacturers of plastic products.

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