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Normally, manufactures choose additives used in plastics materials based on their intended performance over a chemical basis. For more convenience, EuP classifies additives into 8 groups with similar applications and functions.
Generally speaking, the main applications of additives are to reduce cost and alter polymer properties. In the past, manufacturers just sought to have one or two particular material improvements. However, in present, with the strong and fast development of R&D departments, multifunctional additives are born. Now, we can combine several different additive functionalities together. For example, EuP processing aid and flame retardant in cross-linked epoxies.
Read more: What are plastic additives? 8 most common plastic additives in plastic industry
There are some typical concerns about additive technology raised by plastics manufacturers and producers. EuP takes the application of injection moulding of polyamides as an example.
However, the appropriate addition of chain extenders and nucleating agents, release agents...etc can tackle the problems without much effort. The benefits of additives are obvious. Additives are not simply a kind of optional ingredient, but an essential factor to plastics producers and manufacturers' success.
Understand customer’s concern, EuP has developed 10 types of additives that will enhance your products and save cost effectively:
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