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A white pellet known as silicone additive masterbatch is primarily composed of ultra-high molecular weight siloxane polymer. The thermoplastic resins PE, PP, PA, and others can all be mixed with the additive.
Masterbatch silicone additives are vinyl silicone polymers that have been combined with silica to make them easy to use in RTV formulations. All of these products eliminate the risks associated with handling or working with hydrophobic silicas and provide excellent improvements to physical properties.
Two-part RTV formulations can benefit from the addition of these items. For a variety of applications, M.G. Polyblends has developed specialized Silicone-based Additive Masterbatches that can be pelletized to obtain antiscratch and lubrication properties during the polymer processing and in the final moulded products.
The Global Silicone additive masterbatch market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Munich-based chemical company WACKER will introduce an additive masterbatch for the compounding of polyethylene. This silicone product, which is sold under the brand name GENIOPLAST PE50S08, makes it simpler to make polyethylene molding compounds that are ready to use.
Additionally, it enhances the plastic products’ surface properties. For example, the polyethylene masterbatch can be used to improve the processing of recycled polyethylene compounds or to extrude films.
WACKER is expanding its line of silicone-based compounding additives by including GENIOPLAST PE50S08, a product designed specifically for use in polyethylene molding compounds.
An active component that consists of a non-reactive, ultra-high-molecular polydimethylsiloxane is the additive masterbatch in pellet form. A low-density polyethylene serves as the carrier for the active ingredient. The masterbatch contains fifty percent silicone.
A highly efficient processing aid is GENIOPLAST PE50S08. The polymer melt’s flow properties and distribution of filler in filled formulations are enhanced by its silicone active ingredient. This improves the extruder’s throughput. Additionally, it reduces the amount of energy required for compounding, which clearly benefits compounders.
In the processing of recycled polyethylene, where mixtures of various grades of polyethylene are compounded, GENIOPLAST PE50S08 ensures uniform mixing without significant temperature or torque fluctuations. As a result, recycling polyethylene is one of the main applications for the new additive.
When the compound is molded, all of its process-enhancing properties come into play as well. Polyethylene film formulation manufacturers can significantly increase productivity through blown film extrusion. There are fewer die deposits when extruding cable sheathing, hoses, or profiles made of filled polyethylene.
Furthermore, the surface structure of polyethylene products is enhanced by GENIOPLAST PE50S08. The additive makes the formulation of the plastic have a surface that feels dry and silky because it lowers the coefficient of kinematic and dynamic friction.
The products have a higher resistance to abrasion and scratching because of the lower surface friction. Films are easier to unroll because of this. Additionally, the final product’s impact strength is enhanced by the additive.
