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In our Knowledge centre, you can find the articles that out Technical Sales Team have written about common topics from across our markets.

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Anti-blocking Agents for Plastics

Plastic films sticking together is a problem called film blocking within the polymer industry. This affects end users struggling to separate bin bags as well as manufacturers with production issues. Anti-block agents are designed to resolve film blocking, but choosing the correct one with organic, inorganic, synthetic and natural options can be challenging. Here, we break down what they are, how they work and how to chose the right one.

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GEOTECH® speciality pigments for thermoplastics

Geotech has a range of pigments that are resistant up to 900°C and suitable for use in plastics. These can give unique effects including pearlescent, metallic and marble effects.

A gloved hand holding a tube of black granules

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Recovered Carbon black as a more sustainable feedstock

Recovered Carbon Black utilised end-of-life tyres to replace the need for virgin carbon black.

Translucent desiccant beads on a blue background

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BASF Desiccants and their role in industrial air drying

Removing water and other chemicals from air is a challenge many industries face. BASF produce a range of high-quality, long-lasting desiccants including activated alumina, molecular sieves and silica gels.

Someone putting a tablet in a cleaning bottle

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How can we reduce plastic within cleaning products?

Reducing virgin and single-use plastic is a key concern of many manufacturers, including those making household cleaning products.

Liquid Nitrogen spilling out of a cryogenic cooler

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3M Glass Bubbles for Cryogenic Insulation Applications

Liquid forms of elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and helium are used to reach the extremely cold temperatures required for MRI and superconductor applications. To minimise heat transfer, insulation jackets which contain a material with a low thermal conductivity are put in place. Glass Bubbles can be a really good material for these insulation jackets.

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

Additives for Recycled Thermoplastics

Knowledge Centre

Anti-blocking Agents for Plastics

GEOTECH® speciality pigments for thermoplastics

Recovered Carbon black as a more sustainable feedstock

BASF Desiccants and their role in industrial air drying

How can we reduce plastic within cleaning products?

3M Glass Bubbles for Cryogenic Insulation Applications