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Granic

GCR Group Brand

Supplier:GCR Group
Products:5
Granic is the brand from the GCR Group, the European leader and worldwide reference benchmark in the manufacture of mineral plastic concentrates for the processing industry.
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Granic® 2281
  • Labeling Claims:Heavy Metal-free, Environmentally Friendly, Recyclable
  • Functions:Nucleating Agent
  • Carrier:Resin-based, Polystyrenes (PS)
  • Features:Good Dispersion, Low Density, Porous, Abrasion Resistant, High Energy Absorption, High Temperature Insulation Properties
  • Synonyms:Agalite, Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), Talcum
Granic® 2281 by GCR Group is a masterbatch based on high content of lamellar and ultrafine talc. Acts as a nucleating agent. It is 100% recyclable, environment friendly and just 27% dependent from crude oil. Exhibits excellent dispersion rate. Granic® 2281 is designed for extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam structures and compact sheets.
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Granic® 1522
  • Chemical Family:Carbonates, Calcium Salts, Polyethylenes, Polyolefins
  • Functions:Filler
  • Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polypropylenes (PP)
  • Processing Methods:Extrusion
  • Carrier:Resin-based, Polyethylenes (PE)
  • Features:Low Energy Consumption, Narrow Particle Size Distribution, Cost Effective, Good Stiffness, Abrasion Resistant, High Elasticity, Excellent Toughness, High Flexibility, Good Dispersion
  • Synonyms:CaCO3
Granic® 1522 by GCR Group is a masterbatch based on ultrafine calcium carbonate to be compounded with Vistamaxx™ performance polymers. It is 100% recyclable, environment-friendly and just 20% dependent from crude oil. Offers good toughness, stiffness, elasticity and flexibility. Provides mineral loading, production reliability improvement and energy savings. Granic® 1522 is designed to provide an innovating solution for film and sheet applications.
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Granic® 282
  • Functions:Filler
  • Chemical Family:Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • Compatible Polymers & Resins:Bioplastics, Polylactic Acid (PLA)
  • Processing Methods:Extrusion
  • Carrier:Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Resin-based
  • Features:Food Contact Acceptable, High Air Permeability, Good Stiffness, Abrasion Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Provides Down Gauging Properties, High Moisture Vapor Transmission, Good Dispersion, High Optical Transparency
Granic® 282 by GCR Group is a reinforcing lamellar mineral masterbatch designed to improve mechanical and barrier properties. It is 100% recyclable, environment friendly and just 26% dependent from crude oil. Exhibits good transparency and excellent dispersion. Offers improved water vapor transmission rate and oxygen transmission rate. Improves stiffness, enhances dimensional stability and increases the modulus allowing to downgauge. It shows no migrations with any acid pH. It can be used in monolayer and coextrusion process. Granic® 282 is compatible with polyolefin, PET, PLA and other bio-resins. It is recommended for flexible & rigid food packaging applications on central layers up to 40% replacing virgin PE. It is food approved and can be used in contact with any food or liquid.
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Granic® 476
  • Chemical Family:Carbonates, Calcium Salts
  • Functions:Filler
  • Processing Methods:Extrusion
  • Features:Soft, Breathable, Good Dispersion, Hydrophobic, Whitening, Soft Touch, Abrasion Resistant
  • Synonyms:CaCO3
Granic® 476 by GCR Group is a mineral masterbatch based on extra white and ultrafine treated calcium carbonate. It is 100% recyclable, environment-friendly and just 27% dependent from crude oil. Exhibits good whiteness and dispersion rate. Offers hydrophobicity, and soft & smooth touch. It reduces the use of titanium dioxide. Granic® 476 is recommended for breathable & non-breathable hygienic film applications.
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Granic® 1027
  • Chemical Family:Carbonates, Polypropylenes (PP), Calcium Salts, Polyolefins
  • Functions:Filler
  • Processing Methods:Film Extrusion, Extrusion
  • Carrier:Resin-based, Polypropylenes (PP)
  • Features:Food Contact Acceptable, Narrow Particle Size Distribution, Good Stiffness, Abrasion Resistant, Excellent Tensile Properties, Excellent Opacity, Good Dispersion, Low Density
  • Synonyms:CaCO3
Granic® 1027 by GCR Group is a 100% recyclable, environment friendly calcium carbonate grade. Acts as a cavitating agent. Exhibits controlled particle size distribution and low density. Provides an optimized balance between low density & stiffness and high tensile strength. Offers pearl appearance and high opacity, avoiding shiny spots appearance. Granic® 1027 can be processed using extrusion. It is recommended for pearlized and metalized BOPP films. It is certified to have low carbon footprint which allows the reduction of end product environmental impact.
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Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Carrier

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polypropylenes (PP),

Polystyrenes (PS),

Resin-based

Chemical Family

Calcium Salts,

Carbonates,

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins,

Polypropylenes (PP),

Styrenics

Chemical Name

Calcium Carbonate,

Talc

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Masterbatches

Additive Masterbatches

Polymer Additives

Fillers & Extenders,

Performance Additives

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Filler,

Nucleating Agent

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Environmentally Friendly,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Heavy Metal-free,

Low Carbon Footprint (PCF),

Recyclable

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Personal Care,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Building Envelope & Roofing

EIFS & Insulation

Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Housewares

Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Other Building & Construction Applications

Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Packaging & Paper

Tape & Label Adhesives

Personal Hygiene

Adult Incontinence,

Baby Diapers,

Feminine Hygiene,

Other Personal Hygiene Applications,

Wipes, Tissue & Towel

Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Tapes & Labels

Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Bioplastics,

Polylactic Acid (PLA),

Polypropylenes (PP)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Baby Diapers,

Biaxially Oriented Film,

Building Wire Insulation,

Construction Applications,

Cups,

Electrical Insulation,

Feminine Hygiene Pads,

Film,

Flexible Packaging,

Food Packaging,

Heavy Duty Bags,

Housewares,

Hygiene,

Labels,

Medical Devices,

Medical/Healthcare Applications,

Oriented Film,

Pipes,

Rigid Food Packaging,

Trays

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Film Extrusion