Additive Specialties and High Performance Concentrates
Additive Specialties and High Performance Concentrates
Additive Specialties and High Performance Concentrates
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Our range of
polymer additives
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Antifog Additives Superconductive Carbon Blacks
Armofog® Ketjenblack®
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AkzoNobel is proud to be From organic peroxides and metal alkyls to
antistatic additives and high performance flame
one of the world’s leading retardants and synergists, we offer a wide range
industrial companies of polymer chemicals in one stop. Our products
are used in everything from polyolefin produc-
In fact, we are the largest global paints and tion and crosslinking of elastomers, to making
coatings company. As a major producer of plastics antistatic and electroconductive and
specialty chemicals we supply industries world- improving their flame retardancy. We serve virtu-
wide with quality ingredients for life’s essentials. ally all market segments in the polymer industry. Flame Retardant Additives Polymer Modification Peroxides
We think about the future, but act in the p resent. Armoquell , Perkadox
® ®
Perkadox®, Trigonox®
We’re passionate about introducing new ideas We have a long history in polymer additives,
and developing sustainable answers for our starting with the world’s first commercial
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customers. production of fatty amines in 1949. Since then
we have added many new additives to our
We have operations in more than 80 countries, product portfolio, with the growth of plastics in
and employ around 55,000 people, who everyday life.
are committed to excellence and delivering
Tomorrow’s Answers Today™. Today, we are one of the world’s top producers
with a broad range of polymer additives.
Processing Aid Contact us
But it's not about us, it's about you. What do you
Supplying the entire polymer need? What do you want to achieve? Customers
Armowax®
chain demand easy to use, high performance concen-
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trates and additive specialties. Added value solu-
tions that improve processing of polymers and
their properties, and allow for easy handling and
dosing. That's what we call Additives .
Our manufacturing sites and distribution As a company of innovation This, coupled with our thorough understanding Not to forget our tailor-made slip and antistatic
of polymer production and processing is the additive high concentrates and superconductive
centers are found all around the globe, it is our ambition to discover basis for the development of new, innovative carbon blacks. These unique and easy to use
including joint ventures in Japan and China. new dimensions in polymer polymer additives. products offer savings in operational costs and
time. That's the plus in our polymer additives.
Our global distribution network allows us to deliver our products to you additives. Using synergies One of our latest products introduced to the
anywhere in the world. That's how we ensure security of supply and easy with AkzoNobel’s polymer market is Armofog 151-XE35, a highly concen- Behind every innovation there is a dedicated
access to quality products wherever you are. trated antifog additive for use in food packaging team of researchers that master science to
and surface chemistry films. But our journey in antifogging doesn’t deliver innovative solutions. They perform
All our sites are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified to ensure the highest strengths we have stop with Armofog 151-XE35. We are commit- research, product and process development
product quality and strict compliance with environmental regulations. We ted to bridging the gap between traditional anti- and provide technical support in order to trans-
continually invest in manufacturing techniques, high quality standards, developed significant fog additives and our customers’ needs for late market needs into new products.
safety, innovation, active technical support and a reliable supply chain. knowledge in this field. easy to use products that improve antifog per-
formance of their food packaging and agricul- Much of our success is due to our philosophy of
tural films. creating close partnerships with our customers.
Sharing our rich experience in polymer additives
is one of the most important and valuable
resources we offer.
Our Armoslip and Armid These products are added to the polymer In addition, they improve polymer processing. Product name Description Application Physical form Origin raw Polymer Typical Packaging
during the extrusion process and migrate to the They enhance output by reducing friction material dosage
range of slip and antiblock polymer surface thereby forming a lubricating against equipment walls while obtaining a bet- (%)
additives, including high layer which reduces friction and adhesion with ter quality product. In molding processes they Primary amides
other materials. facilitate the demolding of the final article.
performance concentrates, Armoslip E Erucamide General purpose slip and antiblock Beads and Vegetable PE, PP 0.05-0.2 20 kg PE bag
is one of the world’s largest. Our slip and antiblock additives find their way Our Armoslip primary amides are also available additive powder
into a wide variety of consumer products such as high concentrates to optimize your dosing Armid E Non refined Pastilles and Vegetable 0.05-0.3 20 kg PE bag in
as plastic bags, screw caps and closures. process. These easy to use solutions offer Erucamide powder cardboard box
Chances are that you see AkzoNobel's influ- savings in operational costs and time, and
Armoslip CP Oleamide General purpose slip additive Beads and Vegetable/ PE, PP 0.05-0.2 20 kg PE bag
ence when shopping. improve product quality. powder animal
Armoslip CPV Oleamide Guaranteed vegetable alternative for Beads Vegetable PE, PP 0.05-0.2 20 kg PE bag
Armoslip CP
Armid O Non refined Pastilles and Vegetable/ 0.05-0.3 20 kg PE bag in
Oleamide powder animal cardboard box
Armoslip HT Stearamide General purpose antiblock additive Beads and Vegetable/ PE, PP 0.05-0.2 20 kg PE bag
powder animal
Armid HT Non refined Pastilles Animal 0.05-0.3 20 kg PE bag in
stearamide cardboard box
Armoslip 18LF Stearamide Guaranteed vegetable alternative for Beads Vegetable PE, PP 0.05-0.2 20 kg PE bag
Armoslip HT
Secondary amides
Armid SEA Stearyl Processing aid, slip and antiblock Pastilles Vegetable PP, 0.1-1 20 kg PE bag in
erucamide additive for high temperature engineering cardboard box
processing plastics
Armid SSA Stearyl Antiblock mold release for Pastilles Animal Engineering 0.1-1 20 kg PE bag in
stearamide high temperature processing plastics cardboard box
High concentrates
Product name Recommended use Physical form Origin of raw material Active content (%) Packaging
PP
Armoslip E-XP60 General purpose slip and Free-flowing Vegetable 60 25 kg PE
antiblock effect for PP granules bag in box
Armoslip CP-XP60 General purpose slip effect for PP Free-flowing Vegetable/animal 60 25 kg PE
granules bag in box
For other products, packaging or applications in different polymers, please contact your sales representative
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Antistatic Additives
Armostat®
Armostat is the world’s However, the need for antistatic additives does Product name Description Application Physical Origin raw Polymer Typical Packaging High concentrates
not stop with aesthetic aspects. In many indus- form material dosage (%)
number one brand in trial applications antistatic properties are
Product name Recommended use Physical form Origin of Active Packaging
Glycerol esters raw material content (%)
antistatic additives. needed to prevent electric discharge during
Fast and short term antistatic action
LDPE
filling or loading of plastic packaging, which can
Our full range of products, initiate fires or dust explosions. During process- Armostat 1000 Glycerol General purpose Powder, Vegetable PE, PP, PS, 0.2-1 25 kg PE bag,
Armostat 300-XE50 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Animal 50 25 kg PE bag
including high performance ing they prevent fouling, packaging film defects monostearate pastilles EPS 1000 kg big bag
antistatic action for LDPE and LLDPE granules in cardboard box
caused by sparks and improve release of Armostat 1000-XF Glycerol EPS Extra fine Vegetable EPS 20 kg PE bag
concentrates, offer a injection or blow molded articles. monostearate powder
Armostat 400-XE50 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Vegetable 50 25 kg PE bag
antistatic action for LDPE and LLDPE granules in cardboard box
solution to problems related Armostat 1000- Glycerol Combines antistatic and Powder, Vegetable PE, PP 0.5-2 25 kg PE bag
HDPE
Dosing liquid or paste-form antistatic additives
to the built-up of electric can be a problem. That’s why we offer high
L40/L50/L60 monostearate
40, 50, 60%
lubricating action pastilles, flakes
Armostat 300-XE75 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Animal 75 25 kg PE bag
charges on plastic material. performance concentrates. They reduce clean-
Armostat 1000-T Special Less volatile during processing Pastilles Vegetable PP 0.2-1 25 kg PE bag
antistatic action for HDPE granules in cardboard box
ing time of dosing systems and minimize waste
glycerol PP
while giving all the advantage of our antistatic
Once added to the polymer during the extru- additives. monostearate Armostat 300-XP80 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Animal 80 25 kg PE bag
sion process, our antistatic additives migrate to Ethoxylated amines antistatic action for PP granules in cardboard box
the surface giving the required effect. Fast antistatic action, long lasting antistatic Long term antistatic action Armostat 400-XP75 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Vegetable 75 25 kg PE bag
properties, solid or liquid products, or cost Armostat 300 Tallow based General purpose Paste Animal PE, PP 0.1-0.2 180 kg steel antistatic action for PP granules in cardboard box
Dust attraction upon storage of plastic materi- efficient, easy to dose high concentrate
drum Armostat 600-XP75 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Animal 75 25 kg PE bag
als is a well-known phenomenon. Doing your solutions; whatever your requirements, we offer
Armostat 700 Oleic based Liquid alternative for Liquid Animal PE, PP 0.1-0.2 180 kg steel antistatic action for BOPP granules in cardboard box
shoppings in a supermarket or household store, the product to match.
which article would you choose? The bright Armostat 300 drum Armostat 1800-XP75 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Vegetable 75 25 kg PE bag
and shiny bottle -probably containing antistatic Armostat 400 Coconut Vegetable and liquid alternative Liquid Vegetable PE, PP, PS 0.1-0.2 180 kg steel antistatic action for BOPP granules in cardboard box
additives- or the dusty one? based for Armostat 300 1.0-3.0 drum Other polymers
Armostat 600 Hydrogenated Specially designed for BOPP Solid Animal BOPP, PP 0.1-0.2 180 kg steel Armostat 400-XS50 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Vegetable 50 25 kg PE bag
tallow based and PP applications drum antistatic action for PS and ABS granules in cardboard box
Working principle internal antistatic agents Armostat 1800 Stearic based Vegetable alternative for Solid Vegetable BOPP, PP 0.1-0.2 180 kg steel Armostat 400-XN50 Long lasting general purpose Free-flowing Vegetable 50 20 kg PE bag
H2O H2O H2O H2O Armostat 600 drum antistatic action for SAN granules in cardboard box
Amine-free specialities
Fast and long term antistatic action For other products, packaging or applications in different polymers, please contact your sales representative
Armostat 2000 Lauric based Combines fast and long term Solid block, Vegetable PE, PP 0.1-0.3 12.5 kg PE bag
antistatic actions crumbs in cardboard box
Armostat 2002 Lauric based Easy to dose alternative of Pellets Vegetable PE, PP 0.1-0.3 20 kg PE bag in
Armostat 2000 cardboard box
Armostat 3002 Alkane Internal and external antistat, Flakes Mineral oil ABS, PS, PA 1-3 20 kg PE bag
sulfonate suitable for high processing
temperatures
Antifog Additives
As a company of innovation we’re committed to
Armofog®
discovering new dimensions in polymer additives.
For example our Armofog® range of antifog a dditives
that enhance the performance of agricultural films
and improve their lifespan. Or our additive special-
ties and high performance concentrates that go
beyond standard polymer additives. Easy to use
solutions that improve processing of polymers and
their properties. That's what we call Additives .
Our antifog additives offer In food packaging antifog additives enhance Our Armofog antifog additives improve hot and Product name Description Application Physical Origin raw Polymer Typical Packaging
product appeal and shelf life. Would you buy cold fog performance of polyolefins and other form material dosage (%)
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the solution to problems packaged fresh food or meals that do not look food packaging applications. In addition, we Armofog 151 Mixture of General purpose antifog additive for Paste Vegetable Polyolefins 0.5-1.0 180 kg drum
related to the formation fresh due to the formation of water droplets on focus on easy to use antifog additives that
glycerol esters cold and hot fog food applications
the packaging film? improve durability of the antifog performance of
of water droplets on plastic agricultural film. Designed with you in mind. Armofog 500 Propietary blend Antifog for agricultural film Solid Vegetable PE, EVA 1.0-2.5 180 kg drum
films. In fact, they prevent The need for new antifog additives also arises That’s why we offer unique high performance applications
from the fundamental problem that exists with concentrates of our antifog additives as easy to
the formation of droplets traditional agricultural films. Antifog performance dose, cost e ffective solutions.
High performance concentrates
by transforming them into is not durable enough. Antifog additives improve
light-transmission and hence crop-growth in Product name Recommended use Physical form Origin of Active Packaging
a transparent water layer. green houses. They also prevent water droplets raw material content (%)
to fall down and cause damage to the crops. We PE
are striving for agricultural films to maintain anti-
Armofog 151-XE35 General purpose antifog additive for cold Free-flowing Vegetable 35 25 kg PE bag
fog performance over their full lifetime.
and hot fog food applications in PE and EVA granules
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Superconductive carbon
blacks
Ketjenblack®
AkzoNobel has a leading Our high purity superconductive blacks are Product name Description Application Physical Polymer Typical Total BET Packaging
used in a wide range of applications. These form dosage surface area
position in the electro include protective packaging for electronics,
(%) (m2/g)
conductive carbon black safety shoes, fuel tanks and hoses, conductive Ketjenblack Superconductive Making polymers Soft All polymers 8-10 800 10 kg PE bag,
flooring, medium and high voltage cables, and
market. Our Ketjenblack electrostatic paintable plastics including auto-
EC-300J black with very high conductive with minimum pellets Resins, coatings 180 kg big bag
purity impact on mechanical and inks
superconductive carbon motive parts. Ketjenblack also finds use in non- properties
polymer applications such as batteries, fuel
blacks offer the highest cells and conductive coatings. Ketjenblack Top end super Provides the same Soft All polymers 4-5 1400 8 kg PE bag,
EC-600JD conductive black conductive properties pellets Batteries and full 140 kg big bag
electrical conductivity at with very high purity as Ketjenblack EC-300J cells
Due to the unique morphology of Ketjenblack,
the lowest concentration substantially lower amounts are needed to with half of the dosage
in the industry. obtain the desired properties when compared Ketjenblack Ketjenblack Very demanding Very fine Batteries and fuel 1400 4 kg PE bag
to conventional conductive carbon blacks. As a EC-600JD Powder EC-600JD in very applications powder cells
result the processing and mechanical proper- fine powder form
They provide your products with excellent ties of the final compound are much less
antistatic or electroconductive properties in
impacted. Ketjenblack EC-600JD is the bench-
order to attain the highest level of safety in their mark in the industry giving the best electrocon-
High performance concentrates
end use. ductive properties. Product name Recommended use Physical Active Packaging
form content (%)
We also produce tailor-made superconductive Coatings and resins
carbon black formulations. Regardless of con-
Ketjenblack EC-330 JMA Easy to disperse formulation of Ketjenblack 300 Non-dusting 30 35 kg drum
centration or medium, please contact us with
in methacrylate monomer for resin systems powder
your specific needs.
10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Carbon black loading (phr)
Ketjenblack EC-600JD
Ketjenblack EC-300J
Superconductive furnace black
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Armoquell®, Perkadox®
Advantages
of Armoquell
no FR930
corrosion
good UV
stability
melt
no blendable
Armoquell FR930 is a Stringent flame retardant specifications can
already be reached with addition of relatively
Flame Retardant blooming
very efficient, non-aromatic
and non-blooming flame
low amounts compared with HBCD and DECA.
Armoquell FR930 is a very efficient alternative to
Synergists low
these more commonly used flame retardants. Perkadox 30 and Perkadox BC-FF act as flame
retardant, specially retardant synergists in combination with bromi-
dosage
developed for use in poly- Due to its low melting temperature and high nated flame retardants such as Armoquell
temperature stability compared to conventional FR930. They allow for the use of significantly
propylene. It also finds brominated flame retardants, Armoquell FR930 lower amounts of flame retardant synergists like
growing use in polyethylene gives an excellent dispersion, reduces corro- antimony trioxide, while maintaining the same
sion in the extruder and gives a high UV stability level of flame retardancy. Due to their relatively
and polystyrene. of the final compound. The free flowing powder high thermal stability, they are particularly suita-
allows for easy handling and dosing. ble for use in polyolefins and polystyrene.
Polymer Modification
Peroxides
Perkadox®, Trigonox®
AkzoNobel is the world One of our latest products introduced to the Product Description Application Physical Max. Half-life SADT Typical Packaging
market is Trigonox 301. When compared to name form storage 0.1 h (°C) dosage
leader in initiators used other organic peroxides used for CR-PP, temp. (°C) (%)
in the production of Trigonox 301 is clearly one of the most
(°C)
cost-
effective and safe of those approved
thermoplastics polymers for use in food contact applications. It creates
Trigonox 101 General purpose Production of CR-PP and polymer Liquid 40* 156 80 0.01-0.25 25 kg HDPE
peroxide for polymer grafting, for example MA-g-polyolefins can
such as polyvinyl chloride fewer volatile decomposition p roducts which modification
are undesirable from an odor and taste point
(PVC), low density poly of view. Trigonox 301 Specialty peroxide High performance alternative for Trigonox Liquid 40* 170 110 0.01-0.25 25 kg HDPE
for polymer 101. Generates less volatiles, improving 0.1-0.5 for can
ethylene (LDPE), acrylics modification safety and organoleptic profile of the HMS-PLA
HMS-PP is suitable for processes that require
and styrenics. Our organic both an increased melt strength and die swell like modified polymer. BfR and food contact
approved (EU, and as rheology modifier
peroxides are also used PP foaming, thermoforming and blow molding.
for FDA). Safer in transport compared to
to modify polypropylene Commercial availability of synthetic biopolymers Trigonox 101.
via reactive extrusion. such as polylactic acid (PLA) - seen as green Perkadox 24L Specialty peroxide Production of HMS-PP from PP powder Powder 20 84 40 0.5-2.0 25 kg box
alternatives to more conventional polymers, for polymer
perfectly fits our ambitions in sustainability. modification
Polypropylene is preferably produced in large Trigonox 301 allows you to make High Melt
campaigns which limits the amount of available Strength PLA (HMS-PLA) which opens the way
grades. AkzoNobel’s Trigonox and Perkadox to processes like PLA foaming, thermoforming, High performance concentrates
range of peroxides allows for the modification of blowmolding, extrusion coating and cast/blown
Product name Recommended use Physical Peroxide Max. Half-life SADT Typical Packaging**
the molecular weight distribution of PP to film.
form content storage 0.1 h (°C) dosage
your specific needs resulting in Controlled
(%) temp. (°C) (%)
Rheology PP (CR-PP) and High Melt Strength AkzoNobel offers Trigonox 101 and Trigonox 301
(°C)
PP (HMS-PP). CR-PP is suitable for high speed in an 'easy to handle' version on PP or PLA.
processes that require less die swell and an Trigonox 101-20PP Easy to use version of 20% Trigonox Beads 20 30 156 70 0.05-1.25 15/20 kg box
increased MFI like spun bond and melt blown 101 on PP. Recommended for use in
fiber production as well as extrusion coating. production of CR-PP and polymer
grafting.
Trigonox 301-20PP Easy to use version of 20% Trigonox Beads 8 40 170 90 0.05-1.25 15/20 kg box
301 on PP. High performance alterna-
tive for Trigonox 101-20PP. Generates
less volatiles, improving safety and
organoleptic profile of the modified
polymer. Recommended for use in
production of CR-PP and polymer
grafting. Safer in transport.
Trigonox 301-40PLA Easy to use version of 40% Trigonox Beads 16 30 170 110 0.25-1.25 15/20 kg box
301 on PLA. Recommended for use
in production of HMS-PLA.
Safer in transport.
* Minimum storage temperature 10°C for both Trigonox 101 and Trigonox 301
** Net weight depends on region
Armowax W-440 is the When making highly filled polymer compounds bility of Armowax W-440 with polymer and fill- Americas
dispersion of the fillers is a challenge. In many ers, combined with low-melting point, improves
best dispersion and cases standard processing aids do not perform the flow properties of compounds during pro- for US and other countries for Mexico for Brazil
processing aid for highly well enough to get a proper dispersion. In those cessing while enhancing optimal dispersion. AkzoNobel Functional Chemicals Akzo Nobel Chemicals, S.A. de C.V. Akzo Nobel Ltda.
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