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

Leave a Comment / Additives, UV Stablilizers / By Robert Armbrister

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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Why Phoenix Plastics?

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We understand that when our clients are looking for help with plastics and plastic additives, they shop around a bit to see what providers are available and what their service offerings are. There are always options, and at Phoenix Plastics, we are always mindful that we are not the only players in the game. It …

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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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How to Choose a Plastic Additives Supplier

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Plastic is so commonplace that most consumers do not think much about the plastic that they use every day or the additives that it may contain. Plastic additives are added to plastics to extend the life of the plastic even in the harshest conditions. As a manufacturer, it is important to choose a plastic additives …

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Stabilizers are additives that make plastics safer and more functional

The Importance of Stabilizers in Plastics Manufacturing

Leave a Comment / Process Stablizers / By Robert Armbrister

Stabilizers are an important part of plastics manufacturing. Stabilizers are an additive that makes plastics safer, more durable, and more useful for different use cases. Before you develop new plastic products, it’s essential to understand the importance of stabilizers in plastic manufacturing. Purpose of Stabilizers in Plastics Manufacturing Stabilizers are used across the plastic industry …

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Opportunities for Plastics Manufacturing in the US Due to Recent Supply Chain Issues

Leave a Comment / Phoenix Plastics News / By Robert Armbrister

Plastic is one of the core materials for the products that we use daily. When disruptions in the supply of plastic happen, it can be felt around the globe. Recent issues such as the pandemic, inflation, and geopolitical tensions are causing notable challenges in the plastics industry. For US manufacturers, the current conditions are an …

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How Plastic Additives Can Assist in Times of Rapid Urbanization

Leave a Comment / Additives, Chemical Foaming, Compounds, flame retardants, Injection Molding, Process Stablizers, Resins / By Robert Armbrister

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. Top …

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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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What are Process Aids and UV Stabilizers?

Leave a Comment / UV Stablilizers, Additives, Process Stablizers / By Robert Armbrister

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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