CAI Performance Additives

CAI Performance Additives

ST-HT10™

Function: Stabilizer, Anti Hydrolysis Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyurethanes (PU), Polyamides, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polylactic Acid (PLA), Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

ST-HT10™ is a powerful anti hydrolysis polymer additive for urethane (PU coating/adhesive) and thermoplastic polyester polyurethanes (TPU), polyamides (PA), polyester polymers (PET, PBT, TPEE) and PLA. ST-HT10™ is ideal for twin-screw extrusion and this anti-hydrolysis additive can provide 40% increased protection from degradation over a 60 day period in polyamides. ST-HT10™ is suitable for extremely low dosing, ST-HT10™ is recommended at minimum 0.3% load.

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CAI Performance Additives ST-G-PP30LO

Function: Coupling Agent, Compatibilizer

Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP), Maleic Anhydrides

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

ST-G-PP30LO is a high performance compatabilizer for PP compounds with glass fiber, inorganic fillers, polar co-polymers and PP-to-metal adhesion. It is a maleic anhydride functionalized polypropylene produced by a reactive process which differs from traditional reactive extrusion. It has been designed to add polarity to polypropylene matrices while minimizing VOC emissions. It's high content of maleic anhydride allows it to be used at low treatment levels while maintaining optimum application properties.

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CAI Performance Additives ST-LST5350

Function: Stabilizer, Light Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylenes (PE), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO), High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Injection Molding

Carrier: Resin-based, Polypropylenes (PP)

Features: High Efficiency, Dust-Free, Good Dispersibility, Low VOC

ST-LST5350 is a light stabilizer masterbatch with high loading of active substance based on hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) chemistry. ST-LST5350 is available in pellet form, for general purpose use in automotive applications. The additive induces extremely low levels of unwanted VOCs. It is produced by a reactive process which differs from traditional reactive extrusion.

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CAI Performance Additives ST-LST0850

Function: Stabilizer, Light Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylenes (PE), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO), High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Injection Molding

Carrier: Resin-based, Polypropylenes (PP)

Features: High Efficiency, Dust-Free, Good Dispersibility, Low VOC

ST-LST0850 is a light stabilizer masterbatch with high loading of active substance based on hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) chemistry. ST-LST0850 is available in pellet form, for general purpose use in automotive applications. The additive induces extremely low levels of unwanted VOCs. It is produced by a reactive process which differs from traditional reactive extrusion. The 0850 additive has increased compatibilization properties over our similar ST-LST5350 light stabilizing additive.

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CAI Performance Additives ST-NA22D

Function: Nucleating Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamide 12 (PA12), Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polyamide 66 (PA 66), Polyamide 11 (PA 11)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Housings, Cable Ties

ST-NA22D is a special nucleating agent for various polyamides. Our ST-NA22D additive disperses uniformly in the polyamide resin to induce crystalline arrangement of the polymer molecular chains and promote resin crystallization speed for improved processing. ST-NA22D has particular advantages in injection molding applications including improving demolding, dimensional stability and mechanical properties while reducing cracking and shrinkage in products.

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CAI Performance Additives ST-PETS

Function: Lubricant (Internal), Mold Release Agent, Release Agent, Lubricant (External)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyamides, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyphenylene Ether (PPE)

End Uses: Automotive Interior Parts

ST-PETS is a formulated lubricant, with long chain fatty acids such as stearic acid, also called pentaerythritol tetrastearate or simply PETS, which are a class of polymer additives with a strong release effect It can be used as processing additive surface modifier and a mold release agent in PC and other thermoplastics. It can improve the flowability, surface glossiness and reduce the friction factor.

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CAI Performance Additives ST-PA210

Function: Lubricant (Internal)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polycarbonates (PC), Polylactic Acid (PLA), Bioplastics, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)

End Uses: Housewares, Containers, Food Packaging, Crates, Cups, Food Containers

Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable

ST-PA210 is essential flow improver for biobased and biodegradable plastics. Recently also approved for use with polycarbonate copolymers! Utilizing low dosings, the ST-PA210 additive is uniquely suited for increasing melt flow index, compatibility & elongation, and improving dispersion in the emerging world of bioplastics. Our customers report verified performance enhancement with no waxy residues.

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CAI Performance Additives ST-PA9

Function: Lubricant (Internal), Dispersant & Wetting Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamides, Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyamide 1012 (PA1012), Polyphthalamide (PPA), Polyamide 66 (PA 66), Polyamide 46 (PA46)

End Uses: Molds/Dies/Tools, Housewares, Appliances, Automotive Applications, Engine Mounts, Lawn Equipment, Garden Equipment, Cable Ties

ST-PA9 is an innovative lubricant for polyamide applications. ST-PA9 additive is excellent at increasing melt flow index, improving dispersion, compatibility & elongation and increasing load content. Customers have observed a 170% increase in MFI.

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CAI Performance Additives LDV-1035T

Function: Deodorant

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS), Polyethylenes (PE), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV), Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Carrier: Resin-based, Polypropylenes (PP)

Features: Very Low VOC Emission, Recyclable

LDV-1035T is a Powerful odor and VOC reducer. Utilizing an unique mechanism, our LDV-1035T additive permanently removes VOCs and reduces odor for PP, TPO and other compounds. This highly efficient masterbatch fits easily in extrusion applications and is perfect for recycled and for talc filled polyolefins.