Products in Polymer Additives: Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Dragonsorb® 320 is a highly effective light stabilizer that features strong UV absorption, low volatility, and excellent compatibility with a variety of substrates. It protects polymers as well as organic pigments from UV radiation, which helps preserve the original appearance and physical integrity of molded articles, films, sheets, and fibers during outdoor weathering. This product is slightly more discoloring than conventional UV absorbers. It can be used for a variety of plastics and other organic substrates, including unsaturated polyesters, PVC, and PVC plastisol. Additionally, good results are expected when this product is used in polycarbonates, polyurethanes, polyamides, and synthetic fibers, particularly those with a polyester, epoxy, or isocyanate resin base.

Dynasylan® GLYMO is a bifunctional organosilane, featuring a reactive organic epoxide and hydrolyzable inorganic methoxysilyl groups. This dual reactivity empowers Dynasylan® GLYMO to chemically bond with both inorganic materials (e.g., glass, metals, fillers) and organic polymers (such as thermosets, thermoplastics, elastomers). It functions as an adhesion promoter, crosslinking agent, and surface modifier.

VISIOMER® 1,4-BDDMA is a low viscosity dimethacrylate monomer widely used as a crosslinker. It serves as an excellent replacement for styrene in composite resin, functioning as an adhesion promoter and a hardener for PVC plastisols. Additionally, it acts as a coagent for peroxide crosslinking of elastomers. This versatile compound finds applications in industries such as adhesives and sealants, composites, construction, and plastics and rubber.

VISIOMER® 1,6-HDDMA (1,6-hexanediol dimethacrylate) is a hydrophobic dimethacrylate monomer highly suitable as a crosslinker for reactive systems. This versatile monomer finds applications in industries such as 3D printing, adhesives and sealants, coatings, as well as plastics and rubber.

AEROSIL® 300 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 300 m²/g.

Dynasylan® VTMO is a bifunctional organosilane, combines a reactive vinyl group and a hydrolyzable inorganic trimethoxysilyl group. Its versatile reactivity enables chemical bonding to both inorganic materials (e.g., glass, metals, fillers) and organic polymers (such as thermosets, thermoplastics, elastomers). Functioning as a crosslinking agent, adhesion promoter, and surface modifier, Dynasylan® VTMO offers diverse applications.

VISIOMER® PEG 200 DMA (polyethylene glycol 200 dimethacrylate) is an aliphatic dimethacrylate monomer with low viscosity, making it an excellent choice as a co-monomer to enhance the mechanical properties and chemical resistance of resins. This label-free monomer finds applications in a variety of industries, including 3D printing, adhesives and sealants, coatings, composites, construction and, personal care.

Dynasylan® MEMO is a revolutionary solution for enhancing polymer and resin performance. As a versatile surface modifier and coupling agent, it excels in various applications. This product boasts exceptional chemical resistance, improving filler dispersion and mechanical properties in plastics and elastomers. With features like acid and alkali resistance, low viscosity, and good wet adhesion strength, Dynasylan® MEMO transforms materials into high-performance wonders. Experience its benefits in cables, pipes, and more.

VISIOMER® EGDMA (ethylene glycol dimethacrylate) is a hydrophilic dimethacrylate monomer renowned for its low viscosity. It is an excellent choice as a crosslinking agent, effectively enhancing the resistance properties of polymers and elastomers. This versatile compound finds applications in various industries, including 3D printing, adhesives and sealants, coatings, construction, personal care, and healthcare, as well as plastics and rubber.

VISIOMER® 1,3-BDDMA (1,3-butanediol dimethacrylate) is a dimethacrylate monomer with low viscosity. It is well-suited for use as a crosslinking agent, providing cohesive strength to polymers. This versatile compound finds applications in various industries, including adhesives and sealants, composites, construction, as well as plastics and rubber.

AEROSIL® 380 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 380 m²/g.

Gelest VINYLTRIETHOXYSILANE (SIV9112.0) forms copolymers with ethylene for moisture-induced coupling of polyethylene. This product functions as a coupling agent.

Dragonsorb® 327 is a UV absorber that can strongly absorb 270 ~ 400nm ultraviolet light with low volatility and good chemical stability. The combination of the ultraviolet absorber 327 and an antioxidant has an obvious synergistic effect. This product has excellent heat resistance and washing resistance. It has good compatibility with polyolefin and is suitable for polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, polymethylmethacrylate, polyformaldehyde, polyurethane, unsaturated polyester, ABS, epoxy resin, cellulose resin, etc. The recommended dosage level of this product in plastic is generally 0.3 - 0.5%.

Gelest METHACRYLOXYPROPYLTRIMETHOXYSILANE (SIM6487.4) has slower hydrolysis rate than methacryloxymethyltrimethoxysilane. This product functions as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent.

Dragonsorb® 120 is a sterically hindered hydroxybenzoate UV absorber, which converts UV radiation into heat energy through reversible chemical rearrangement. When compared to benzotriazole UV absorbers, it can provide excellent initial color and has a synergistic effect with hindered amine light stabilizer. It can be used with a hindered phenol antioxidant, a phosphite antioxidant, and a hindered amine light stabilizer at the same time to improve the weatherability of outdoor products. It can also be used simultaneously with benzotriazole UV absorbers to improve the weatherability of products, such as TPO car bumpers. The recommended use level of this product in PP, PE, TPO, PVC, EVA, unsaturated polyester, and ABS is 0.20 - 1.0%.

Access Rudolf Organosilane G 312 is a multifunctional silane that provides excellent adhesion, crosslinking, and water repellency to coatings, sealants, and adhesives. It can enhance the overall performance and durability of the treated surfaces, making it an ideal choice for various applications.

AFCONA 7202 is mainly recommended for UPE resin systems. It is considered to be a moderately strong defoamer, so it is not suitable for unpigmented or clear systems. Adding AFCONA - 7202 to resin may result in in-can haziness, but this will have a minimal effect on the final gloss and will not affect the other properties of the system.

AFCONA 7530 is specifically designed for rheology control and is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and flexible PU compounding applications. It contains hydroxyl, carboxylic, amine and amide groups, which form a hydrogen bonding network that leads to improved rheology control.

AFCONA 7201 is recommended for unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. It is a moderately strong defoamer, but is not suitable for unpigmented/clear systems, as it may cause in-can haziness. However, this has a negligible effect on final gloss and will not influence other properties of the system.

AFCONA 7204 is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. It has strong defoaming properties without causing haziness. It is especially suitable for transparent applications, and is a great choice for resin manufacturers. It has very good compatibility with resin.

AFCONA 7375US is a modified fluorocarbon polyacrylate surface modifier with anti-foam and leveling properties. Higher fluorocarbon modification than AFCONA 7371. It is recommended for unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. With the higher fluorocarbon modification, AFCONA 7375US is excellent in surface tension related performance, such as anti- cratering, fiber wetting, pigment and extender wetting and faster leveling.

AFCONA 7510P is a block polymer with acidic functional groups and viscosity depressing properties in powder delivery form. It is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. AFCONA 7510P is very similar to AFCONA 7500 and AFCONA 7520, but with a different modification. As a result, the performance of these three products is very close but may vary in different binder systems. Of the three products, AFCONA 7510P is the most hydrophilic.

AFCONA 7476 is a dispersant with high affinity for acidic and neutral carbon blacks, fiberglass, and other pigments. It is suitable as a dispersing agent for unsaturated polyesters (SMC, BMC, TMC, and pigment concentrates), PVC, epoxies, and polyurethane foams, providing excellent wetting to the glassfiber for faster wetting of resin to the fiberglass and better bond strength and performance in the final product. It is suitable for all types of pigments, from inorganic to organic, as well as carbon black.

AFCONA 7375 is a modified fluorocarbon polyacrylate surface modifier with anti-foaming and leveling properties. It is more highly fluorocarbon modified than AFCONA 7371 and is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. It has high reactivity to the air interface, allowing it to migrate evenly to the surface to provide good leveling and anti-foaming properties.

AFCONA 7520 is a block polymer with acidic functional groups that has the ability to reduce viscosity. It is recommended for use in UPE, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems, and is especially effective in high-filled systems, such as those used in the artificial marble industry.

AFCONA 8203 is a defoamer and air-releaser specially developed for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane, and epoxy resin systems. It provides good defoaming properties to the system while maintaining the system's transparency and clarity, making it an ideal alternative to AFCONA 2720 for high-solid application systems such as UPE, epoxy, and polyurethane.

AFCONA 7203 is mainly recommended for unsaturated polyester and PMMA systems, but is not recommended for unpigmented/clear systems. Adding AFCONA 7203 to the resin may cause in-can haziness, though this has a negligible effect on final gloss and will not influence other properties of the system.

AFCONA 7371 is a modified fluorocarbon polyacrylate surface modifier with anti-foam and leveling properties, as well as better glassfiber wetting than AFCONA 7370. It is suitable for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems, and is highly reactive to the air interface. This modifier evenly migrates to the surface, providing good leveling and anti-foam properties.

AFCONA 7370 is a polyacrylate surface modifier with anti-foam and leveling properties. It is recommended for unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. This grade has a high reactivity to the air interface. It will migrate evenly to the surface to provide good leveling and anti-foam properties. In pigmented system, AFCONA 7370 will provide an even surface tension gradient that results in anti-floating and anti-flooding.

AFCONA 7206 can efficiently destroy foams on surfaces or in solutions, while also improving the compactness of product surface film and enhancing its weather and chemical resistance, as well as its esthetics. It is widely used in unsaturated polyester, polyacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy systems.

AFCONA 7525 is a block polymer with acidic functionality and viscosity-depressing properties. It is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems and is primarily used as a wetting and dispersing agent in highly filled systems, providing strong viscosity-depressing properties. It has excellent wetting and dispersing properties with pigments and functional fillers such as ATH, resulting in very low viscosity.

AFCONA 7472 is a polymer with high pigment affinity, making it ideal for use as an anti-separation agent between different polymers such as PS (polystyrene) and/or SBS (styrene butadiene rubber) and the unsaturated polyester binder in SMC, BMC, and TMC systems. It can also be used as a wetting and dispersing agent for extenders and pigments.

AFCONA 7466 is a highly functional polymer containing carboxylic acids, providing excellent anti-settling, anti-floating, and anti-flooding properties. It also effectively stabilizes compounds containing color pigments and extenders, and, when combined with a suitable rheology agent, it can further enhance its anti-settling capabilities.

AFCONA 7200 is recommended for unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. However, it is not suitable for unpigmented/clear systems as it may cause in-can haziness, which can have a negligible effect on final gloss but will not influence other properties of the system.

AFCONA 7480 is a high molecular weight polymer with high pigment affinity, recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. It is mainly used as a wetting and dispersing agent, anti-settling agent, to prevent floating, and to stabilize dispersed pigments.

AFCONA 7510 is a block polymer with acidic functional groups that has viscosity-depressing properties. It is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems, and is especially effective in highly filled systems. It is especially suitable for applications involving ATH systems or artificial marble.