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Cost Benefits of Using Masterbatch vs. Compounding a Finished Plastics Product

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When it comes to manufacturing a finished product, there are several options commercially available. However, two of the most popular production methods include compounding and masterbatch. In this article, we’ll discuss the cost benefits of using masterbatch versus compounding a finished product and how both processes can help you save money in the long run.  …

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Why Are Companies Interested in Plastic Additives?

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Plastics impact every aspect of modern life, and several industries depend entirely on plastics in their daily operations. Plastic additives are used to design plastics for their particular end-use, preventing the materials from being brittle and hard at low temperatures or soft and sticky at higher temperatures. According to Science Direct, flame retardants accounted for …

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How Plastic Additives Can Assist in Times of Rapid Urbanization

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No matter where you drive in the city, you can’t help but notice the increase in construction and urbanization. Estimates show that construction will increase by 4.4% between 2020 and 2025. This increase is in response to the rapid rise in urbanization, which means more apartments, condos, restaurants, and other buildings are being built, meaning …

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The Importance of Flame Retardant Additives

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If you are utilizing plastics, you are probably aware that there are many different types of additives that you can choose to operate in the manufacturing of your plastic. These additives serve various purposes, such as antimicrobial, chemical foaming agents, process aids, essential oils, and more. You may have even seen flame retardant additives. Flame retardant additives …

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The 3 Things to Know When Using Plastic Additives for Food Storage

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Fortune Business Insight expects the plastic additive market to grow to $75.2 billion. The growth of plastic additive products shows the importance of the plastics manufacturing industry and the popularity of plastic packaging in the food and beverage industry, especially when discussing food storage. Here are three things to know when purchasing plastic additives for …

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What are Process Aids and UV Stabilizers?

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Plastics are made by polymerization. This chemical process creates long chains of repeating molecules made primarily of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. The physical and chemical properties of the plastic are dictated by the structure of those molecules. Process aids, UV stabilizers, and other additives are added to plastics to change their properties. Here’s how process …

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