Polymers undergo visual and functional changes under different weather conditions, especially when exposed to sunlight. Typically, prolonged exposure of polymeric materials to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays leads to color changes and deterioration of mechanical properties, including reduced tensile strength, decreased impact resistance, brittleness, cracking, and surface peeling. Anti-UV masterbatch is added to the polymer base during production to prevent these problems.
Aria Add 2173, 2174, 2176: PE-based anti-UV masterbatches
Aria Add 2273: PP-based anti-UV masterbatch
An additive masterbatch is a polymer-based material which is added to the raw materials of a plastic product during production to create or enhance specific properties in the final product. For example, a clarifying masterbatch is considered an additive masterbatch. In the plastics manufacturing industry, different properties are required depending on the end-use product. For instance, if a product is meant to be used outdoors and exposed to sunlight for long periods, an Anti-UV masterbatch should be added during production to improve its resistance against ultraviolet (UV) radiation and extend its lifespan. Other common types of additive masterbatches include white, black, anti-block, anti-static, brightening, anti-shrink, antioxidant, and moisture absorber masterbatches.
