Polymer additives are chemicals that are added to the base polymer to improve various properties of the polymer such as processability, longevity, friction reduction, or other physical and chemical properties. Polymer additive is usually used in a very small amount in the production of plastic and polymer products, but this small amount has a very large effect on the performance and properties of polymers and plastics. Polymer additives sometimes to
Pigments
A pigment is a water-insoluble coloring matter that is used to color products, provide protective properties, or even provide magnetic properties. One of the main uses of pigments is their coloring property.
Pigments are not inherently a polymer additive. But when a color masterbatch is prepared from them, they can be specified as a polymer additive. Pigments can be used to change the color of a polymer material, which is useful for a wide range of plastic products. However, some color pigments can increase the polymer’s sensitivity to chemical reactions. In such a situation, choosing the type of color pigment used in the polymerization process is of particular importance.
