UV absorbers for coatings mitigate the damaging effects of the sun. Adding these products to a surface preserves the color brilliance and lifespan of ultraviolet-sensitive products.
When manufacturing plastic products, UV light stabilization is one of the key characteristics that plastic manufacturers must include in their products. UV stabilizers for polymers are the answers they are looking for.
UV is a type of electromagnetic radiation, and is an abbreviation for ultraviolet. UV comes to us from many sources, including sunlight. It can also be produced artificially.
UV is classified as radiation, and therefore it is powerful and can be potentially harmful. It can scorch the skin – just recall the last time you got a sunburn – but on the other hand, it can also be helpful in destroying bacteria and viruses present in the air, water and certain surfaces.
Science has come a long way in providing UV blocking solutions for our skin and for our plastic products. We apply sunscreen lotion when we’re on the beach, and use UV stabilizers for polymers when we’re manufacturing plastic products.
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Polymers used in outdoor applications tend to degrade as they are prone to ultra violet and infra red radiation from the sunlight. Protection from UV radiation is important in polymer products, as UV radiation can stimulate molecules to an extent so as to break their chemical bonds that can release highly reactive radicals, capable of destroying other molecules. This reaction leads to formation of further radicals, hence degradation of the polymer proceeds indefinitely in a chain reaction, which if not interrupted, leads to the plastic component to lose its mechanical, optical and color properties. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light can cause damage to the plastic, resulting in loss of mechanical properties, change in colour, generation of off tastes and odours, fading of the print, etc.
Besides damaging the plastic, UV radiation can adversely affect substances within the plastic such as food and beverages, pharmaceutical products, household, cosmetic and personal care products – by leading to colour fading of food, accelerated oxidation of oils and fats and loss of vitamin content in fruit juice and milk.
UV absorber Additive- An Advanced Stop Sign for UV Light
US MASTERBATCH produces a range of ultra-fine metal oxides which deliver superior UV protection and significantly improved transparency compared to traditional metal oxide powders. The unique patented technology range provides greater dispersion and clarity than ever before. Unlike commonly used organic UV absorbers, the stable dispersions are proven to deliver low migration and long-term UV protection. Primarily aimed at clear film and bottle packaging applications, it protects contents from the harmful effects of UV light, giving consumer products greater shelf appeal.
which is short for polyvinyl chloride, is a plastic polymer used by the world’s leading industries in a wide variety of applications – from pipes, electric cables and medical appliances to insulation siding, signs, stickers and flooring.
Many PVC-based products are exposed to UV light – whether indoors or outdoors – which increase their degradation and reduce their lifecycle. Therefore, PVC products are normally protected by a UV stabilizer, which is added to the raw polymer during the production process.
polycarbonate sheets?, which effectively protects PC sheets and other PC products from UV light. In recent years, PC sheets are effectively replacing glass in many buildings and structure applications. That said, PC sheets are made from transparent polymers that are susceptible to solar radiation.
products and films, especially those used in outdoor purposes. US MASTERVATCG UV absorber Additive are fully compatible with our special coating additives, including such coating additives like our anti-fog coating for PC sheets, our antistatic coating for films and sheets, and more.
Polyethylene films, or PE films for short, are extensively used in the food packaging industry and other industries, as well. Our UV absorber additive portfolio includes a food-approved UV stabilizer, a UV absorber for shrink films and a UV absorber and light stabilizer combo for pallet shrink covers. Naturally, UV stabilised polyethylene products are less exposed to UV-based degradation and have a longer lifecycle.
When we formulate and manufacture UV stabilizers for plastics, we rely on our vast experience, expert personnel, cutting-edge technology and innate desire to meet and even exceed our clients’ needs. These four components help us understand exactly what our clients need from their UV stabilizers, based on their specific products, industries, conditions and regulations.
When working together, we harness our assets to recommend the precise UV stabilizer for each of our clients, which will help improve their products’ lifecycle and capabilities. And while the end result is important, so is the manufacturing path: we provide expert consultation during the manufacturing process, regarding the incorporation of our UV stabilizer into the raw polymer – thus ensuring that our additive is used to the best of its capabilities.
Manufacturing the optimal UV stabilizer for plastics is an exciting expertise, and one that US MASTERBATCH is particularly proud of. The characteristics and benefits of UV stabilizers cannot be encapsulated in one article, so if you require more information, please let us know. We will be happy to assist you.