Clariant: New solutions to reduce the environmental impact of plastics

AddWorks PPA, a PFAS-free processing aid compositions for polyolefin film extrusion

At NPE 2024, Clariant launched its new AddWorks PPA product range for customers in the polyolefin film extrusion market.

The new AddWorks PPA polymer additive range features smooth and stable processability, while also ensuring the highest possible optical film qualities (haze, gloss, clarity) by eliminating sharkskin and dye build-up effects. The film tensile, mechanical, and sealing properties are unaffected by the new compositions and the solutions exhibit high thermal stability and low or no migration, as well as low let down ratios (LDRs) ensuring competitive cost-in-use.

“Our teams have developed these solutions to be fully compliant with tightening PFAS regulations, while also combining high production line efficiency and film qualities,” commented Miao Zhigang, Head of Clariant’s Polymer Solutions business.

Clariant has developed the AddWorks PPA product line in response to increased concerns about the persistence of PFAS in the environment and the implications for human health. These new products contain no inorganic content nor silicone components and preserve high performance.

Clariant plans to launch the AddWorks PPA in Spring 2024 in all regions

Licolub PED 1316 – a wax for easier processing and better surface properties in building and construction

Licolub PED 1316 is a new oxidized high-density polyethylene (HDPE) wax for internal and external use in PVC processing such as the extrusion of moldings, window frames, window/door tracks, pool steps/edging trim, and non-potable pipes. This offers excellent flow and surface properties for the production of consistent profiles with improved scratch resistance. In addition, Licolub PED 1316 features consistent particle size for easy processing and a clean, optically white appearance.

Licolub PED 1316 is available in the Americas and domestically produced to facilitate rapid sampling and supply.

Expanding additive offering for color protection and thermal oxidative protection in plastic recycling

In response to the increased use of recycled materials by compounders and polymer producers, Clariant is bringing AddWorks PKG 158 to the NORAM region. This product is a highly efficient antioxidant solution that provides outstanding color protection while also reducing thermal oxidative degradation of the polymer during multiple conversion processes.

With enhanced processing stabilization at elevated temperatures and its low migration attributes, AddWorks PKG 158 provides low discoloration and low plate-out attributes.