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As good as new, even under the sun.

Degradation is an undesirable process in most polymer applications. It usually alters the chemical and physical structure of the polymer, resulting in the loss of many useful properties. UV degradation of polymers can adversely affect molecular weight, impact strength, elongation at break, gloss, and color. Incorporating UV stabilizers can significantly slow the onset of such damage.

Adding UV masterbatch to the polymer blend improves the product’s appearance, aesthetics, and overall service life. UV additives combat the deterioration that polymers can undergo under the effects of sunlight, UV rays, heat, reaction with oxygen, or fluorescent light.

Key features

Features and benefits

  • UV protection

    Protects the polymer against harmful UV rays; prevents fading, embrittlement, and physical deterioration on the product surface.

  • Enhanced durability

    Prevents UV-induced damage, extending the polymer’s durability and service life; provides high resistance to outdoor conditions.

  • Color stability

    Preserves color integrity and ensures a lasting aesthetic appearance in applications where discoloration and fading are undesirable.

  • Material integrity

    Preserves physical and mechanical properties over time, maintaining the product’s flexibility, strength, and structural integrity.

Applications

Application areas

  • Agricultural film
  • Automotive exterior parts
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Tarpaulins
  • Water storage solutions
  • Synthetic fibers
Affected properties

What does UV degradation affect?

  • Molecular weight
  • Impact strength
  • Elongation at break
  • Gloss
  • Color
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