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UV stabilization

The Best Plastic Additives for UV, Thermal, and Anti-Oxidant Stabilization

December 23, 2021

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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Corrosion

Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors Are Becoming More Popular

September 27, 2021

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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flame retardant

Using Flame Retardants in Manufacturing

August 21, 2021

Flame retardants are in many consumer products. These are chemical compounds added to a variety of materials that help prevent or limit their combustibility. Adding these types of chemicals during the manufacturing process slows the spread of fire from consumer goods. Consumers rarely hear of or see the flame retardants that are in everyday products.

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antimicrobial additives

Top 5 Benefits of Antimicrobial Additives in Plastic Products

July 27, 2021

Plastic products are strikingly ubiquitous, from space-age industrial components to cheap souvenirs. Though this ubiquity presents an environmental dilemma to any plastic producer, demand for this inexpensive and versatile miracle material is expected only to increase. While the reduction in plastic use remains a difficult sell, thoughtful design of plastic products can be more environmentally

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plastic compounding

Plastic Compounding: The Purpose and Benefits

June 1, 2021

Plastic is a material that we all take for granted because it is so commonplace in our lives today.  Yet, what most of us don’t think about is that every plastic product that we benefit from or make use of utilizes plastic that was compound for its specific purpose.  Without compounding, plastic wouldn’t be nearly

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injection molding

Desiccants in Plastic Manufacturing

May 21, 2021

Plastic is a mainstay in our society as it is used in an infinite number of products and applications.  Plastics are formulated for their intended use.  Plastics may contain some water that is formed in high-temperature molding and the water bubbles can cause holes and other defects, impacting the mechanical properties, quality, and appearance of

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Located in Conroe, TX, just north of Houston, Phoenix Plastics was founded in 1996 but our staff has more than 75 years of experience in the plastic industry. Our testing and processing takes place in-house, which allows Phoenix Plastics to maintain high quality standards. Phoenix Plastics is an ISO:9001 certified company.

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5400 Jefferson Chemical Rd
Conroe, TX 77301

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