Just like our skin, plastics are sensitive to the sun and its damaging UV rays, making UV protection vital. Extended exposure to sunlight and harsh outdoor environments can break down the chemical bonding of plastics, leading to discoloration and weakening of the material. Fortunately to combat the harmful effects of UV radiation on the appearance …
With the widespread use and application of plastic today, there has also been a rise in UV stabilized plastics to help improve performance and prolong their use. One of the most common additives is UV stabilizers – a stabilizer added to plastic products that keeps them safe from the long-term degradation that UV light can …
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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 …
Manufacturers who work with plastic materials rely on plastic additives for various purposes. The ultraviolet (UV), thermal, and anti-oxidant stabilization properties of plastic additives 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 Plastics’ …
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