Coupling Agents- Compounds that can chemically bond two different materials that would otherwise not bond on their own
Glass fiber
Mineral fillers
HFFR (Halogen Free Flame Retardant)
PP (Polypropylene) a thermoplastic “addition plastic” most commonly used plastic in the world today
PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate) a thermoplastic that is extremely malleable (molded) strong, high abrasion and heat resistance (second more important plastic today)
PC (Polycarbonate) naturally transparent
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) competitor of PBT. particularly useful when impact resistance and/or transparency are a product requirement (e.g. in bullet-proof glass)
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) high strength, strong resistance to corrosive chemicals and impact
PPO (Poly(phenylene oxide))
SEBS (Styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene)
WFP ( wood flour or fill polymer)
Impact Modifiers- added to compounded materials to improve durability and strength of plastic resin
PA (polyamide)
PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate) a thermoplastic that is extremely malleable (molded) strong, high abrasion and heat resistance (second more important plastic today)
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) competitor of PBT. particularly useful when impact resistance and/or transparency are a product requirement (e.g. in bullet-proof glass)
PC (Polycarbonate) naturally transparent
Flame Retardants-A substance that is added to materials that are combustible
DBDPE Powder & Masterbatches
Halogen-Free Powder & masterbatches
Synergists & masterbatches
Fully-formulated PP products
Processing Aids - Additives that improve the quality polymeric compounds and allow them to be more malleable
Resins -Usually, solid or extremely viscous smaller subset of a full polymer
Compatibilizer - Allows two immiscible polymers the ability to blend together and strengthen as a whole
Epoxy-ty
MAH grafted
Special SAN
Compounds- A mixture of two or more substances that are chemically bonded together
Colorants -A dye or other substance used to color the product.
Surface Modifiers-Additives used to enhance the resistance to scratch or mar in an injection molded part