These plastics are prone to the buildup of a static charge, which can attract dust and make the containers look dirty, cause stacks of containers to stick to one another, or prevent plastic utensils from neatly stacking in a box. By adding Pationic® glycerol monostearates to PE and PP, static charges can be safely dissipated and prevent such issues.

PP, LLDPE, and HDPE are made using powerful inorganic catalysts. Untreated, the highly acidic residues of these catalysts corrode metal surfaces and promote color development. Further, they continue to react with, and decompose, the polymer. Acid neutralizers prevent corrosion, and can affect the melt and color stability of the polymer as well. Neutralizers based on lactic acid chemistry offer superior overall performance to metallic stearates and synthetic talcites. In addition to providing almost universally better color, they benefit the user with many process-specific properties.

The versatility and cost-effectiveness of Pationic® glycerol monostearate and glycerol tristearate have cemented EPS as a vital material in diverse industries, from protective packaging for fragile goods to energy-efficient building solutions. Our polymer additives provide anti-static, density control, and mold release functionalities.

PVC’s adaptability to a range of additives allows for varied rigidity and textures; it easily caters to diverse applications. Its ability to be both rigid and flexible make PVC an indispensable material in industries ranging from building and construction to medical and consumer goods.

For rigid PVC, such as piping, Pationic® polymer additives provide lubrication and mold release. Some of these same additives also provide anti-stat properties. For PVC film, PATCO Products offer lactylates that provide external lubrication and glycerol monooleate that provide anti-fog functionality.

The wide range of polyolefin resins and stabilization packages all have varying levels of residual acidity and degrees of chemical interaction. It is suggested that an initial screening include the range of Pationic neutralizers. Experience has shown that Pationic® neutralizers are functional at 50% of the normal addition level of metallic stearates and at the same addition levels as common inorganic neutralizers. It is recommended that Pationic neutralizers totally replace metallic stearates or inorganic neutralizers in the formulation to realize their full benefit. Use levels of 300-1000 ppm are recommended.

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Foam stands out as a successful polymer product, renowned for its excellent flexibility, low weight, and impact absorption qualities. For this application, PATCO Products’ additives can aid in the foam process to ensure the proper air cell structure and density.

Color concentrates have revolutionized the plastics industry by enabling precise and vibrant coloration of polymer products. They are essential for manufacturers seeking to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of their polymer products. Pationic® polymer additives ensure that the colorants are evenly dispersed in the base polymer as well as preventing color changes.

A highly successful polymer additive product, master batches are crucial in the plastics industry for their role in imparting desired characteristics to polymers. This is an excellent way to deliver the optimal dosing of Pationic® polymer additives into the final polymer applications.