Additives for Polyethylene

Sterically hindered phenols are powerful stabilizers for the melt processing of polyolefins.

The combination of a sterically hindered phenol and a phosphyte is more effective in many instances than a phenol alone.

PE bottles

PE can undergo crosslinking as well as chain scission during processing and significant changes in molecular weight distribution can result. Thus, the materials’ mechanical properties may be reduced severely. BASF offers a very large range of products to efficiently stabilize polyethylene.

Wide Product Range

We offer a comprehensive range of products with a broad variety of property profiles. Find the right product for you!

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Chimassorb® for Plastics

Chimassorb^® light stabilizing additives prevent the discoloration and degradation of plastic materials. They prevent harmful UV light to start plastics degradation, for example they act as free radical scavengers to maintain the appearance, as well as the chemical and physical properties of the plastics.

Flamestab® for Plactics

Flamestab^® is a flame retardant for the textile and fiber as well as for the construction industry. It can be used for nonwoven applications such as construction fabrics, in artificial turf for indoor and outdoor PP monofilaments and tapes as well as for applications using polypropylene fibers.

Irgafos^®

Irgafos^® comprises a range of secondary antioxidants for use in organic substrates such as plastics, synthetic fibers and elastomers. It ensures thermal protection and long-term durability as well as the integrity of polymer properties during processing.

Irgastab^® for Plastics

Irgastab^® comprises a range of additives for your plastic applications. As a thermal and processing stabilizer, Irgastab^® provides long-term durability and helps to maintain the integrity of polymer properties during processing. As nucleating agent, Irgastab^® increases crystallization temperature and improves the mechanical properties.

Irgastat^® P for Plastics

Irgastat^® P provides a permanent antidust effect and improves the perceived quality of your application. Antistatic properties again add value especially in monofilament and tape applications.

Irgatec®

A novel polymer modifier for polypropylene. It allows a controlled degradation of polypropylene during extrusion processing and significantly increases the melt flow rate.

Irganox®

Irganox^® comprises the broadest range of antioxidants for the use in organic substrates such as plastics, synthetic fibers and elastomers. Irganox^® ensures long-term thermal and process stability in a wide variety of applications.

Tinopal®

Tinopal^® Fluorescent Whitening Agent features excellent resistance to heat, exceptional whitening properties, good light fastness and low volatility. It has a brilliant bluish cast, is readily soluble in organic solvents and features good compatibility in various substrates.

Tinuvin®

BASF’s light stabilizers Tinuvin^® protect plastics parts against all sorts of weather conditions that lead to loss of mechanical properties and discoloration of surfaces.

Uvinul^® for Plastics

BASF’s light stabilizers Uvinul^® protect plastic parts against all sorts of weather conditions that lead to loss of mechanical properties and discoloration of surfaces. Uvinul^® can be used for a wide range of polymers.