Plastics need to add different kinds of additives during the processing to meet the processing and application requirements. Today, the demand for plastics in the fields of packaging, automobiles, agriculture and construction is increasing. This will also drive the rapid development of the global plastic additives market.
As an indispensable and important raw material in plastic products, the demand for plastic additives industry is growing. According to the research of market research group Ceresana in Germany, the global demand for plastic additives is about 31.5 million tons in 2016, of which more than half are in Asia Pacific. Processing in the area. Plastics are increasingly replacing other materials such as wood or metal. Ceresana is expected to reach approximately $60 billion in revenue by 2024.
Today, a big wave of international chemical giants set off a new wave of price increases. BASF announced that from December 1, 2017, or as allowed by the contract, will increase the price of most additive products for plastics worldwide. The increase is about 15%. The product categories affected by this include: antioxidants, light stabilizers, flame retardants and other plastic additives. Songwon (Songwon) announced that it will increase its size from December 1, 2017 or according to the contractual agreement. The price of most polymer stabilizers varies depending on the type of product: Among them, antioxidants increase by 5%-10%; UV absorbers and thioesters increase prices by 5%-15%. From 2017-11 On the 1st of the month, Evonik will increase the prices of all polyurethane additives worldwide. Depending on the product type, price increases range from 5% to 10%.
Grand View Research, Inc. previously predicted that by 2022, such as construction and the automotive industry, the growth in demand for plastics will continue to be an important driver for the global plastic additives market.
More transparent and more environmentally friendly
Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted or wasted worldwide, which is equivalent to 1/3 of global food production. The lack of a correct, sustainable packaging solution is one of the main reasons leading to food waste. Packaging is the key to reducing food waste. .
Addivant's new generation of liquid phosphite antioxidants enhances product performance, WESTON® 705 antioxidants provide a new standard for the safe use of food packaging materials, performance and productivity. Because of the high phosphorus content, WESTON ® 705 reduces antioxidant usage by up to 20%, making plastic formulation design and recycling more flexible. WESTON® 705 is easier to process and produces a wider range of applications than polyethylene resins containing conventional solid antioxidants. Less precipitates and gels. Recently, WESTON® 705 has been licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the manufacture of plastic packaging materials for baby food and breast milk.
LLDPE packaging material with Advantage WESTON® 705 antioxidant successfully launched
Milliken develops superior plastic additives and is committed to creating more transparent and environmentally friendly packaging. Polypropylene with Millik® NXTM 8000 clear agent added to it becomes transparent and transparent The superior optical properties of propylene make it comparable to highly transparent polymers such as PET and PS. Ultra-permeable polypropylene sheets containing Millad® NXTM 8000 can be used in a wide range of fruit, meat and fast food packaging applications, for example Thermoformed food packaging and lids, clamshell packaging, plastic trays, etc.
Millad® NXTM 8000 can reduce the processing temperature of polypropylene, reduce electric energy consumption by 10%, and increase production efficiency, which can greatly reduce the carbon emission level of the entire industry. This advantage has been achieved by the independent environmental claims certification body - UL Environment. (Certified as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories), became the first UL-approved green plastic additive.
Provide protection for agricultural film to extend the service life of greenhouses
The greenhouse membrane is easily destroyed by solar radiation and thermal oxidation, causing physical, mechanical and optical properties to be quickly and significantly lost, eventually resulting in brittle plastics. The pesticide-resistant light stabilizers can prevent premature degradation of greenhouse greenhouse films, thereby avoiding crop yield reductions. The decline in income and the high cost of reinstalling the film.
BASF Tinuvin® XT 100 plastics additives have been used by China's leading greenhouse film producer Yuxi Xuri Plastics Co., Ltd. for the production of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) greenhouse film products. The shed film is used in the greenhouses of grape plantations in Yunnan Province. The UV absorbers in hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) can absorb harmful radiation directly like sunscreens and have a very important role in protecting greenhouse films. These hindered amine light stabilizers can not only delay the weathering process of UV irradiation, but also It can prevent the aging of materials caused by high temperature and chemicals. Tinuvin® XT 100 contains hindered amines that can intercept free radicals. In addition, it can ensure long-term performance of thin films under high concentrations of pesticides (such as sulfur-containing pesticides).
BASF light stabilizers provide protection for thermoplastic resin films
PolyOne partnered with agro film makers to help growers reduce food waste by adding their OnCapTM anti-fog additive to agricultural films. Atomization on food packaging can cause product deterioration, and OnCapTM anti-fog additives can Prevents water droplets from accumulating in the package, minimizing the condensation formed on the polyolefin film, and packaging perishable fresh foods. Similarly, the use of OnCapTM antifogging additive on the agricultural film helps to reduce the possibility of condensate coming into contact with agricultural products. Farmers who grow fresh produce create great value.
Additive opens up 'new door' for cars
Solvay has introduced a new light stabilizer that meets the global automotive UV aging standards and emits low VOC emissions, low fog, low odor, and does not affect paint adhesion. Such aspects exceed the automobile's main demand criteria.
It is understood that the latest stabilizer product launched by Solvay is Cyasorb Cyxtra V9900, a stabilizer that enables thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO) and reinforced plastics to meet government requirements for improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions.
The new stabilizers are listed in Solvay's light stabilizer portfolio, which includes Cyasorb Cynergy Solutions V series stabilizers that protect the physical properties and aesthetics of automotive TPOs, preventing UV exposure, extreme temperatures and other environmental factors. Stabilizer products enhance TPO performance in a wide range of automotive applications, including bumpers, door panels, seat back covers, columnar moldings, door trim panels, dashboards, head and side impact areas, fenders and horns , Taillight housings, fairings, etc.
SONGWON released two new products: SONGSORB® CS 400 and SONGSORB® CS 384-2. Both UV absorbers can be used with various hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS).
SONGSORB® CS 400 is a liquid hydroxyphenyl triazine (HPT) UV absorber with excellent heat resistance and environmental resistance. It can withstand long-term high-temperature baking and extreme external conditions when applied to coatings. SONGSORB® CS 400 possesses hydroxyl functionality that reduces migration and provides coatings with excellent optical stability for long-term retention. Its molecular structure has been carefully designed to ensure water-based coatings, solvent-borne coatings and 100% High performance and durability of solid automotive and industrial coatings.
The color and stability of SONGSORB® CS 400 make it the UV absorber of choice for all coatings that require low discoloration. It has excellent heat resistance and environmental resistance and is therefore particularly suitable for applications requiring long-term exposure to high temperatures. Various paints for baking and extreme external conditions. SONGSORB® CS 384-2 is a liquid product suitable for incorporation into waterborne paints as well as various common solventborne paints.
Clariant's new stabilizer, AddWorks ATR 146, is a new low-dose, non-sulfur stabilizer used in TPO compounds for automotive interiors. It offers unmatched high performance, and the ability to reduce VOC emissions. Exceeds the current OEM's requirement for thermal stability, aims to reduce VOC emissions and create a more sustainable and healthier environment in the future.
Specifically, AddWorks ATR 146 was demonstrated to have excellent thermal stability when used in TPO compounds. With a dose of only 0.3%, the surface will not crack for more than 700 hours at temperatures above 150°C. Performance far exceeds current industry standards. In addition, it also has excellent light stability and can effectively prevent discoloration in the long term.