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How to Troubleshoot Common Issues with Process Aids in Plastics Manufacturing

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Process aids are invaluable additives in the plastics manufacturing industry, designed to enhance the production process and improve the quality of plastic products. However, like any other manufacturing process, challenges may arise when using process aids. Here are common issues manufacturers may encounter in the plastics manufacturing process and troubleshooting tips to overcome them. Understanding …

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How to Improve Plastic Materials with Additives

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Plastics offer a wide variety of benefits based on their composition. One way of adjusting those properties is to mix them with additives, additional chemicals, or materials that improve the functionality, appearance, or lifespan of the plastic materials. Why Use Additives? Additives offer a range of benefits by letting you change the properties of the …

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Why You Should Seek the Services of Plastic Additives Suppliers for Food Packaging Needs

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As the population grows and the demand for consumer goods increases, plastic continues to be the most popular choice for food packaging due to its versatility and durability. However, choosing the right plastic material can be difficult because it must reduce the chance of items being damaged and adhere to the latest Food Standards Authority …

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Why Are Companies Interested in Plastic Additives?

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized, Additives, Compounds, flame retardants, Phoenix Plastics News / By Robert Armbrister

Plastics impact every aspect of modern life, and several industries depend on plastics entirely 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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FAQs About Plastic UV Protection

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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 …

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How to Stop the Clock on Ripening.

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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 …

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Causes and Solutions to Food Rancidity

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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 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, we …

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Film Extrusion Purges

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Everyone makes a purge, but not all 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, or if they do put some thought into the process they just want to do it cheaply and get a bunch of barefoot resin, mix it together call …

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Plastic Compounding: The Purpose and Benefits

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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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Get to Know the Products Offered By Phoenix Plastics

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At Phoenix Plastics we believe that plastics additives are not one size fits all. Instead, we meet our clients where they are, providing them with the products they need and introducing them to plastics additives that can make their production process simpler. When you work with us, you may just find that there are products …

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