Dyes & additives

Plastics additives modify and enhance the properties of polymers. They are used e.g. to improve the plastification, stability and prevent oxidation and microbial attack. Very important group of plastics additives are pigments, which are used to create desired colours attractive for consumers.

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Find the right additive masterbatch easily online now

Gabriel-Chemie expands the online portal masterofbatch.com with a search tool for additive masterbatch

Evonik focuses on additives for plastics and rubber recycling

Evonik is engaged in research and development work to come up with solutions for recycling plastics and rubber. As a specialty chemicals company, the Group can count on extensive know-how in the area of specialties and additives to support this effort.

Clariant launches new bio-based additives at K 2019

Clariant unveils new high-performance additives promoting reduction in the consumption of fossil resources, to support the creation of value chain cycles which utilize viable and sustainable renewable sources and combat climate change.

Interview with Thomas Dohse, Deputy Director interpack

Interview with Mr Sho Tanaka from YASDA Company

Hurmak Plastics Machinery at K 2019

Ampacet introduces halogen-free flame retardant masterbatch

Ampacet has introduced HALOFREE 709, a halogen-free masterbatch that offers outstanding flame retardancy in polyethylene film at low addition rates and complies with health and environmental safety protection regulations.

Koch-Technik at the K 2019: Exceeded all expectations

At K 2019, the world´s leading trade fair for plastics processing in Düsseldorf, KOCH-Technik presented its extensive product range.

Huntsman officially introduces Iroprint additive manufacturing platform at K 2019

Delivering Elastomers Innovation: Premium PU & TPU: Passionate people. Powerful possibilities

Plastics coloring: sustainable effects

At K 2019 Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG from Wuppertal, Germany, focuses on sustainability. Core topics will be innovative solutions for coloring PCR polyolefins and bio-polymers as well as laser marking as a sustainable alternative to printed labels.

Milliken introduces Millad NX 8000 ECO in Europe at K 2019

Milliken & Company, a globally recognized leader in plastic additives and colorants has announced the European launch, at K 2019, of one of its most sustainable products yet Millad® NX® 8000 ECO.

Recycled bottle-to-bottle light barrier white opaque PET technically proven

Sukano and Sidel recently teamed up to technically prove that making light barrier white opaque PET bottles from recycled material is possible - and can be done at the same throughput.

Entering a new age for Gabriel-Chemie

The group is proud to announce that Stefanie Sommer, daughter of CEO Elisabeth Sommer, and granddaughter of founder Josef Houska, will take over a new important strategic role in the company.

Ampacet's masterbatch enables detection of plastics with metal detectors for enhanced food safety

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced a metal detectable masterbatch for plastic, 1000818-E, that aids in detection of plastic contaminants, resulting in enhanced food safety and minimizing food recalls for plastic contamination.