Thermoplastics

Metal being painted onto for corrosion inhibition

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Asconium® 500 - Easy to introduce water-based corrosion inhibition and adhesion promotion

The NEW Asconium® 500 from ASCOTEC can be added at any time during manufacture, even post-addition without loss of performance.

A hand holding blue plastic masterbatch pellets

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Additives for Recycled Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics are fantastic engineering materials. They are low cost, lightweight, easy to process and provide excellent durability. It’s no surprise therefore that thermoplastics are omnipresent in our lives, with the average European citizen consuming on average 50 kg per year. High time then to scrutinise thermoplastics from a sustainability standpoint.

High-Temperature Expandable Graphite for Engineering Polymers

High Temperature Expandable Graphite from LUH is able to be used in thermoplastics without expanding during the extrusion process.

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Micaceous Iron Oxide | The “ore-some” Component of High Performance Protective Coatings

Micaceous Iron Oxide (MIO) is a naturally occurring iron oxide used in protective coatings due to a lamellar/platy morphology that allows it to form a barrier towards the ingress of water.

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When Temperature Talks: How Thermochromic Pigments Transform Materials

Thermochromic pigments, such as Chromazone®, enable formulators to create products with dynamic and heat-sensitive, colour changes. These smart materials have found their way into various applications, from functional safety indicators to eye-catching promotional products. For example, reversible thermochromic pigments are used in novelty mugs that reveal hidden designs when filled with hot beverages, packaging that signals when food or drink is at the optimal temperature for consumption, security labels for brand protection and anti-counterfeiting, and temperature-sensitive warning indicators on surfaces or medical devices.

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