Speciality effects for polymer processing
Croda's speciality product range is used in a wide variety of plastic
and rubber applications:
Polyolefins, LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, PP
Anti-fog 
Anti-block
Anti-static
Slip UV
protection
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Anti-static
Low temperature flexibility
Plasticisation
Slip
UV protection
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Mold release
Slip
Styrenics, HIPS, GPPS, ABS
Anti-static
Mold release
UV protection
Rubber, Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)
Low temperature flexibility
Mold release
Pigment dispersion
Plasticisation
Slip
Engineering Polymers, PA, PC
Slip Mould
release UV protection
Biopolymers; PLA, TPS, AP
Mould release
Slip UV protection
Processing aid
At the heart of better plastics
Croda Polymer Additives is one of the world leaders in providing in-demand
effects for a wide variety of polymers. Our speciality
products play a vital role in modern plastics - from optimising polymer
processing and handling during manufacture, to improving part performance
and aesthetics for end consumer markets.
Croda's speciality product ranges are used in a variety of plastic and
rubber applications:
Caps & closures
Film production
Foamed polymers
Injection molding
Liner compounds/vinyl
plastisols Liquid
colour Rubber
|
Product |
Polymer /Effect/Additive concentration | Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| Concentrates | |||
| Atmer 7001 |
PP / anti-static / 50% |
Pellet |
High loaded concentrate containing a mixture of anti-static agents whcih provide long lasting effect |
| Atmer 7002 |
PP / anti-static / 50% |
Pellet |
Anti-static agent for injection molding which, in addition to the anti-static effect, provides several beneficial side effects (lubrication, mold release, etc). Especially recommended for PP closures |
| Atmer 7003 |
PP / anti-static / 50% |
Pellet |
High loaded concentrate containing a synthetic alkoxylated amine with well defined alkyl chain lengths. Also suitable for films thicker than 30 microns |
| Atmer 7103 |
PE/anti-static/50% |
Pellet |
High loaded concentrate containing a mixture of anti-static agents whichprovide a synergistic effect |
| Atmer 7105 |
PE/anti-static/50% |
Pellet |
High loaded concentrate containing a synthetic alkoxylated amine with well defined alkyl chain lengths. Also suitable for films thicker than 30 microns |
| Atmer 7202 |
Styrenics/anti-static, wicking agent/50% |
Pellet |
High loaded concentrate containing a highly effective anti-static agent for styrenics. Not suitable for transparent applications. Also recommended as wicking agent in foamed PS trays |
| Atmer 7300 |
PE/process aid, anti-static/50% |
Pellet |
High loaded concentrate, recommended for use in EPE to improve the cell size distribution and foaming gas/ air exchange. Also highly effective anti-static agent, improves de-molding. Wide food contact approvals |
| Atmer 7301 | PE/anti-fog/50% | Pellet |
Long lasting properties in agricultural films (LDPE and EVA <8% VA) |
| Atmer 7306 |
PP/anti-static/40% |
Pellet |
Contains an effective anti-static agent for injection molding, providing several beneficial side effects (lubrication, mold release etc).Wide food contact approvals |
| Atmer 7325 | PE/anti-static/30% | Pellet |
Concentrate containing a synergistic mixture of anti-static agents |
| Atmer 7326 | PE/anti-fog/50% |
Pellet |
High loaded concentrate containing a long lasting anti-fog agent for use in greenhouse films, especially 3 layer films |
| Atmer 7340 | PE/anti-fog/20% | Pellet |
For use in clear food wrap applications |
| Atmer 7749 | PE/flame retardant/75% | Pellet |
Flame retardant for use in PE |
| Atmer 7772 | PE/anti-block/50% | Pellet |
High loaded concentrate containing talc as an anti-blocking agent |
| Product |
Description |
Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| Speciality plasticisers | |||
| Priplast 1562 | Ester of di-fatty acid | Liquid | PVA, PVB, Natural Rubber, NBR |
| Priplast 3019 | Ester of di-fatty acid | Liquid | PVC cables, gaskets, upholstery; Natural Rubber |
| Priplast 3114 | Polyadipate ester | Liquid | PVC coated fabrics, food wrapping, surgical tapes |
| Priplast 3142 | Polyadipate ester | Liquid | PVC flexible pipes, conveyor belts, oil resistant apps |
| Priplast 3155 | Polyadipate ester | Liquid | PVC electrical tapes, inks, roofing films |
| Priplast 3157 | Polyadipate ester | Liquid | PVC electrical tapes, protectice clothing, crash pads |
| Priplast 3159 | Polyadipate ester | Liquid | PVC can coating, conveyor belts, crash pads, NBR |
| ATBC | Citrate ester | Liquid | PVC food contact, low extrability applications |
| Priacetin | Glycerol ester | Liquid | PVC food contact, low extrability applications |
| Product |
Description |
Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| UV absorbers | |||
| Solasorb UV-100 | TiO2 dispersion | White Liquid | Exterior polymer applications PP, PE, PVC |
| Solasorb UV-100F | TiO2 dispersion | White Liquid | Food contact applications |
| Solasorb UV-200 | ZnO dispersion | White Liquid | Exterior polymer applications PP, PE, PVC |
| Solasorb UV-200F | ZnO dispersion | White Liquid | Food contact applications |
| Atmer 7352 | Polymer/50% UV-100 | Pellet | Concentrate for exterior polymer applications PP, PE |
| Atmer 7353 | Polymer/50% UV-200 | Pellet | Concentrate for exterior polymer applications PP, PE |
| Atmer 7354 | Polymer/50% UV-100F | Pellet | Concentrate for food contact applications |
| Atmer 7355 | Polymer/50% UV-200F | Pellet | Concentrate for food contact applications |
| Product |
Description |
Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| Slip & Anti-block | |||
| Crodamide E | Erucamide | Bead | Mould release in technical applications |
| Crodamide ER |
Refined erucamide |
Bead/Microbead/ Pastille /Powder |
Slip in polyolefins, also PVC and many other polymers |
| Crodamide VRX |
Refined vegetable oleamide |
Bead/Powder |
Slip in polyolefins, also PVC and many other polymers |
| Crodamide O |
Oleamide |
Pastille |
Slip in polyolefins, also PVC and many other polymers. Especially slip in non-colour critical applications |
| Crodamide OR | Refined oleamide | Microbead/Pastille / Powder | Slip in polyolefins, also PVC and many other polymers |
| Crodamide ORX | Refined oleamide | Microbead/Pastille | Slip in polyolefins, also PVC and many other polymers |
| Crodamide S |
Stearamide |
Bead/Powder/ Microbead |
Anti-block in polyolefins |
| Crodamide SR | Refined stearamide | Bead/Powder | Anti-block in polyolefins |
| Crodamide SRV |
Refined vegetable stearamide |
Bead/Powder |
Anti-block in polyolefins |
| Crodamide BR | Refined behenamide | Bead | Anti-block in polyolefins |
| Crodamide 203 |
Oleyl palmitamide |
Bead |
Medium or controlled slip in polyolefins, especially useful in laminated or co-extruded structures. Also slip in ionomers and other thylene copolymers |
| Crodamide 212 |
Stearyl erucamide |
Bead |
Medium or controlled slip in polyolefins, especially useful in laminated or co-extruded structures. Also mold release at high temperatures eg. Nylon 6,6 |
| Crodamide EBS |
Ethylene bis-stearamide |
Microbead/Powder |
Anti-block in polyolefins and process aid to improve dispersion of fillers. Also mould release in nylon and ABS, and lubricant for PVC |
| Crodamide EBSV |
Vegetable ethylene bis-stearamide |
Bead/Powder |
Anti-block in polyolefins and process aid to improve dispersion of fillers. Also mould release in nylon and ABS, and lubricant for PVC |
| Crodamide EBO |
Ethylene bis-oleamide | Bead |
Medium slip and anti-block in polyolefin polar copolymers. Especially useful as a pellet anti-tack in EVA hot melt adhesives |
| Crodamide DD8001 | Proprietary blend | Bead | Release agent for rubber |
| Product |
Description |
Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| Anti-fog food wrap | |||
| Atmer 100 | Sorbitan ester | Liquid | PE, EVA food wrap films |
| Atmer 116 | Ethoxylated sorbitan ester |
Liquid | Food wrap in combination with Atmer 1010 |
| Atmer 645* | Proprietary blend | Liquid | Outstanding in PE, EVA, PVC food wrap |
| Atmer 674* | Proprietary blend | Liquid | Outstanding in PE, EVA, PVC food wrap |
| Atmer 688** | Proprietary blend | Liquid | Laminated PE film |
| Atmer 1010** | Glycerol ester | Paste | Used with Atmer 116 for food wrap, imparts cling |
| Atmer 1440 | Glycerol ester | Liquid | Polyolefin food wrap |
**only available in USA
| Product |
Description |
Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| Anti-fog agricultural film | |||
| Atmer 103 | Sorbitan ester | Microbead | LDPE, PVC agricultural film |
| Atmer 185 | Glycerol ester | Microbead | Long lasting properties especially in EVA agricultural film |
| Product |
Description |
Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| Anti-static | |||
| Atmer 110 | Ethoxylated sorbitan ester |
Liquid(E) | All polymers |
| Atmer 122 | Glycerol ester | Microbead (I) | Polyolefins and flexible PVC. Provides a balance between anti-static effect and lubrication effect |
| Atmer 129 | Glycerol ester | Microbead (I) | Polyolefins and flexible PVC. Synergistic effect with Atmer 163 |
| Atmer 129V | Vegetable glycerol ester | Microbead (I) | Polyolefins and flexible PVC. Synergistic effect with Atmer 163 |
| Atmer 154 |
Alkoxylated fatty acid ester |
Liquid (I) | Flexible PVC |
| Atmer 163 |
Synthetic ethoxylated amine | Liquid (E /I) | Polyolefins and styrenics. Synergistic effect with Atmer 129 |
| Atmer 190 | Alkyl sulphonate | Pastille (E / I) | HIPS, ABS, non-transparent rigid PVC |
| Atmer 191 | Alkyl sulphonate | Powder (E/ I) | HIPS, ABS, non-transparent rigid PVC |
| Atmer 1012 | Glycerol ester | Pastille (I) | Polyolefins and flexible PVC. Provides a balance between anti-static effect and lubrication effect |
| Atmer 1013 | Glycerol ester | Pastille (I) | Polyolefins and flexible PVC |
| Atmer 1013V | Vegetable glycerol ester | Pastille (I) | Polyolefins and flexible PVC |
| Product |
Description |
Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| Specialities | |||
| IncroMold F | Proprietary | Bead | Internal mold release up to 230°C recommended in PE, PP |
| IncroMold S | Proprietary | Bead | Internal mold release up to 280°C recommended in PE, PP, PA |
| IncroMold T | Proprietary | Bead | Internal mold release above 280°C recommended in PA, ABS, POM |
| Incroslip C | Proprietary | Bead/Powder | Torque release HDPE, PP closures good taste /odour, slip |
| Incroslip B | Proprietary | Bead | Torque release HDPE, PP closures good taste /odour, slip |
| Incroslip Q | Proprietary | Bead | Torque release HDPE, PP closures good taste /odour, slip |
| Incroslip G | Proprietary | Bead | Friction reduction in polyolefins where high oxidative stability is required |
| IncroMax 100 | Proprietary | Pastille | Friction reduction and mold release in polyester polymers PET, PBT, PC and PLA |
| IncroMax PS | Proprietary | Bead | Friction reduction and mold release in GPPS, HIPS |
| Product |
Description |
Physical form at 25°C | Recommended uses |
| Pigment Dispersion | |||
| Atmer 104 | Sorbitan ester | Microbead | Allows better pigment dispersion in PE and PVC |
| Atmer 105V | Sorbitan ester | Liquid | Allows better pigment dispersion in PE and PVC |
| Atmer 112** |
Ethoxylated sorbitan ester | Liquid | Allows better pigment dispersion in PE and PVC |
| Atmer 118 |
Ethoxylated sorbitan ester | Liquid | Allows better pigment dispersion in PE and PVC |
| Atmer 1075 | Proprietary blend | Viscous liquid | Allows high loadings of fillers in rubber |
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