Additives for Flexible Films

BRINGING LIFE TO PLASTICS

ADDiTiVES for flexible films

for all kinds of packaging

standard additives

strong but flexible for every day use

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industrial packaging

INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING HOUSEHOLD & FOOD WRAPPING _ Pallet shrink films CONSUMER GOODS & PACKAGING (thermal shrink) _ Bags and shopping bags _ Bags _ Pallet stretch hoods _ Household waste bags _ Lid films (for ready food) (cold shrink) _ Stretch wrap films _ Wrap stretch films _ Bags _ Barrier films, co-extruded _ Weld line bags (aroma or gas barrier) _ Stretch wrap films for pallet or single items _ Air bubble films FREQUENTLYFREQUENTLY USEDUSED ADDADDiiTTiiVESVES

MAXITHEN® HP7041/05AS _ Amine-based, non-ionic, antistatic masterbatch. _ MAXITHEN® HP77571AS can be used for food _ Frequently used for heavy duty bags and pallet packaging articles, according to EU 10/2011. shrink films. _ Detailed regulatory information can be provided _ Recommended dosage rate for trials are 1–2% upon request. for LDPE/LLDPE film and 1.5–3.0% for HDPE film. _ The maximum surface resistance to be achieved MAXITHEN® HP7AA5370AS is approx.10E9 Ohm. _ Suitable for processing temperatures of up to 240°C. _ Permanently antistatic masterbatch, non-migrating, _ Can be used for food packaging articles according to with immediate and long-term antistatic effect. EU 10/2011. _ Recommended dosage rate is 15–25% in order to _ Detailed regulatory information can be provided upon achieve a permanent antistatic effect. request. _ Depending on the surface resistance of the polymer, around 10E10 Ohm can be achieved. i C MASTERBATCH _ Not suitable for use in food packaging articles. MAXITHEN® HP77571AS _ Amide-based, non-ionic, antistatic masterbatch ® _ Designed to be used especially in LLDPE, LDPE MAXITHEN HP7AA5800AS i STAT and HDPE, when good printability is required. _ Permanently antistatic masterbatch, non-migrating, _ Suitable for corrosion-sensitive goods (e.g. electronics) with immediate and long-term antistatic effect. _ Recommended dosage rate for trials is 1–3%. _ Recommended dosage rate is 15–25% in order ANT _ The maximum surface resistance to be achieved is to achieve a permanent antistatic effect. approx.10E9 Ohm. _ Depending on the surface resistance of the polymer, _ With regard to 3-layer COEX film, we recommend around 10E10 Ohm can be achieved. the addition of 1–2% AS-MB in outer layers and _ Suitable for use in food packaging articles. 1% AS MB in the core layer. protects fragile goods

SLiP MASTERBATCH

MAXITHEN® HP7051E _ Contains erucamide slip agent, slow migrating (blooming) and provides a longer lasting slip effect. _ Product is suitable for processing temperatures of up to 260°C. _ Recommended dosage rate for trials is 0.5-2%. _ With regard to 3-layer COEX film, we recommend the addition of 1-2% GL-MB in outer layers and 1% in the core layer. _ Can be used for food packaging articles according to EU 10/2011. _ Detailed regulatory information can be provided upon request.

ANTiBLOCK MASTERBATCH

MAXITHEN® HP7011AB MAXITHEN® HP79530AB ® MAXITHEN HP7011/65AB _ Contains highly dispersed, micronised synthetic (higher concentrated version) silica. _ These products contain 50% or 65% natural silica. _ Suitable for use in very thin films (< 50µm) or for _ These products are recommended for use in films where high transparency, clarity or low haze conventional polyethylene film. is required. _ Film thickness not less than 50µm. _ Typical dosage rate is 1–2%. _ Typical dosage rate is 1–3%.

MAXITHEN® HP7A8080AB MAXITHEN® HP7081ABGLE _ Contains 50% natural silica with a larger particle _ Combination of natural silica antiblock and size. erucamide slip masterbatch. _ Enables higher static coefficient of friction (COF) _ To be used for the production of PE-film with values on the film’s surface, which is of special a wall thickness of more than 50µm. interest for some industrial packaging film issues. _ Typical dosage rate is between 1-3%. _ Film thickness not less than 50µm. _ Typical dosage rate is 1–3%.

Our Antiblock products are suitable for use in food packaging articles, according to EU 10/2011. Detailed regulatory information can be provided upon request. FREQUENTLY USED ADDiTiVES _ _ _ _ MAXITHEN MASTERBATCH ANT _ _ MAXITHEN PROCESSiNG AD POLYMER Detailed regulatory informationcanbeprovided uponrequest. Can beusedforfoodpackaging articles,accordingtoEU10/2011 upon request. on theparticularpolymergrade inuse.ForCOEXfilm,adetaileddosageproposalcan beprovided Dosage proposal:startwith 5%HP792470AF, areduction to3%issometimespossibledepending formation ofathin,translucent filmofwater. applications topreventthecondensationofsteamin formofsmalldropletsandtosupportthe Contains asurface-activeadditiveandisprimarilyused for packagingfilmsincold-fogandhot-fog effects. machine, thenreducedto1%maintainthe minutes ofproductioninordertoconditionthe Usage: Impregnatingdosage5%forfirst30 the extruderandnozzle. the film,andprotectsagainstlayerbuild-upinside film causedbymeltfractureduringextrusionof formation ofsharkskinonthesurfaceLLDPE Contains fluoroelastomer, worksagainstthe iFOG ® ® HP7A8770PPA HP792470AF MASTERBATCH ANT _ _ _ MAXITHEN this isalwaystheinnerlayer. tubular stretchhoodandthermo-shrinkfilm, anti-laminate effecthastobedeveloped.In be usedinthelayerwhichslipeffector In three-layerCOEXapplications,itmustalways equipment. sliding behaviourinthestretchmachinery from LDPEorLLDPE,inordertoachievebetter Also suitablefor(cold)stretchhoodfilmsmade underneath. to thePEpackagingmaterialofpackedgoods thermo-shrink filmLDPEorLLDPEfromsticking Antilaminate masterbatchisusedtopreventthe sticking from prevents iLAMNATE ® HP72670GL secured for transport

LIGHT STABiLiSER UV ABSORBER MASTERBATCH MASTERBATCH MAXITHEN® HP79860UV _ Contains highly effective HALS (Hindered Amine Light MAXITHEN® HP7790UV Stabiliser). _ UV absorber for PE films, in order to protect _ Suitable for the UV stabilisation of several the packaged goods against UV radiation. polyolefin films. _ Gives UV-blocking effects at UV wavelengths _ The dosage rate depends on the polymer type of between 250 and 340nm. used, film thickness, desired service life and area _ The maximum UV absorption wavelength is of application. We can provide appropriate dosage around 340nm. recommendations upon request. _ Can be used for food packaging articles, according to ® EU 10/2011. MAXITHEN HP793700C12UV _ Detailed regulatory information can be provided upon _ UV absorber for PE films, in order to protect the request. packaged goods against UV radiation, with long- lasting UV absorption properties. MAXITHEN® HP796230UV _ Gives UV-blocking effects at UV wavelengths of between 250 and 380nm. _ Contains a highly effective HALS (Hindered Amine _ The maximum UV absorption wavelength is around Light Stabiliser) for superior long-term 380nm. thermal and improved process stability. _ With regard to 3-layer COEX film, we recommend _ Provides excellent stabilisation for articles exposed dosage in all layers, for the best possible economy to higher temperatures. in relation to the UV absorbing effect. _ The dosage rate depends on the polymer type used, film thickness, desired service life and area of application. We can provide appropriate dosage The above UV absorber products can be used for food recommendations upon request. packaging articles, according to EU 10/2011. Detailed _ Can be used for food packaging articles, according regulatory information can be provided upon request. to EU 10/2011. _ Detailed regulatory information can be provided All information in this product overview is intended as a guide only and should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties or upon request. suitability for a particular application. Trials by customers using their own polymers and production conditions are recommended. BUSINESS UNITS OF GABRIEL-CHEMIE GROUP:

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