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FAQs About Plastic UV Protection
Rancidity in packaging primarily comes from two main sources: oxygen and heat. If not packaged properly, food products containing oil and fatty acids will go rancid soon after exposure to heat and oxygen. Plastic UV protection reduces this risk by using materials that hold up well to UV exposure. Investing in plastic UV protection can …
Plastic Additives and Their Benefits
Plastic is so commonplace today that most people don’t stop to think that there may have been elements added to the plastic during manufacturing that make it as reliable as it needs to be. Now that you are considering plastic for your manufacturing, construction, or other needs it is advisable to consider what additives would …
How to Stop the Clock on Ripening
If you are in the industry of plastic manufacturing, you have likely used additives in one way or another. According to Statista, 35% of additives used in manufacturing are classified as flame retardants. When it comes to plastics that are being produced for food use, however, there is certainly more nuance to selecting the right …
The Benefits of Polymer Additives
There are a variety of reasons that manufacturers choose to use polymer additives. Additives have been added to polymers for ages and as long as plastic is used this practice will continue. It’s because these additives effectively reduce costs, extend the life of the material, and reduce flammability, improve flexibility and make processing simpler among …
Understanding Injection Molding
You may have heard the term ‘injection molding’ but not really understood what the process is or why it’s used. There are many processes in plastics and polymer production that are interesting and can serve the needs of a wide variety of customers. It is one of the more popular processes in polymer manufacturing as …
Causes and Solutions to Food Rancidity
We all know that if food is left out without proper packaging, it will go bad and become dangerous to eat. This process is known as food rancidity — which is when factors such as oxygen, heat, and wavelengths (light) chemically interact with the food. This causes food to go bad, and in this blog, …
Film Extrusion Purges
Everyone makes a purge, but not all film extrusion purges are the same. Purges get a bad name because some manufacturers don’t put a lot of thought into the chemistry or the process of film extrusion purges, or if they do put some thought into the process they just want to do it cheaply and get a bunch of …
The Best Plastic Additives for UV, Thermal, and Anti-Oxidant Stabilization
Manufacturers who work with plastic materials rely on plastic additives for a variety of purposes. The ultraviolet (UV), thermal, and anti-oxidant stabilization plastic additive properties provide cost-effective solutions to plastic protection. They prolong the life of polymers in various plastics by protecting them from degradation in unfavorable environments. Here are the protective benefits of Phoenix …
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Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors Are Becoming More Popular
During the last couple of years, the market has seen increased activity in a new class of anti-corrosion plastic compounds called VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor). These new products were developed according to environmental standards. VCI today represents the most economical avenue in combating atmospheric corrosion damage to metals. It is estimated that in the US …
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