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.

News

Clariant expands stabilizer production and applications for plastics industry

Clariant has increased its stabilizer production capacity in China and introduced new solutions for artificial turf and medical polyolefin applications, addressing rising global demand for high-performance plastic additives.

Delta Tecnic reduces thermal increase in plastics exposed to sunlight by up to 30%

Delta Tecnic’s knowledge and extensive experience allow them to create formulations that are 30% more cost-effective while maintaining the same performance.

Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance

Global coalition aims to move the fashion industry towards a circular future by utilizing renewable nature-driven materials.

Plast 2026, Press Tour in Italy

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Lanxess presents new additives for tire production

At Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hannover, Lanxess will present new additives for tire compounds, aimed at improving process stability, material efficiency and the performance parameters of modern tires.

Clariant gains EU approval for rice bran wax additives

Clariant has obtained European Commission approval for renewable rice bran wax-based additives for plastics intended for food contact, strengthening their position as a regulatory-compliant alternative to traditional montan waxes in packaging applications.

Hubergroup Chemicals launches Elara additives brand

Hubergroup Chemicals is expanding its portfolio with the new high-performance additive brand Elara, designed for paints, coatings and adhesives. The range includes dispersing and wetting agents for water-based, solvent-based, solvent-free and radiation-curable systems.

Avient expands Hiformer non-PFAS portfolio in the Asian market

Avient expands the Hiformer non-PFAS process aid portfolio in the Asian market with two new liquid grades for polyolefin film applications, including flexible food packaging.

Ampacet Showcases ELTech Masterbatch Solutions for the E&E Market at Wire 2026

Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present its advanced ELTech product range at Wire 2026, highlighting innovative color and flame-retardant solutions designed for power and telecommunication cables as well as optical fiber tubing.

Polytives enters the Indian market with polymer additives

Polytives GmbH will present its polymer additives at PlastIndia 2026, entering the Indian market in cooperation with distributor Krishna Enterprise.

Gabriel-Chemie opens new sales office in Nairobi

The Gabriel-Chemie Group announces the launch of a new sales and logistics location in Nairobi, Kenya, in spring 2026, strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing plastics and packaging market in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Quality, innovation and sustainability in cables and PVC 2026

In the cable and PVC industry for technical applications, mere regulatory compliance is no longer enough. By 2026, competitiveness will be defined by the ability to integrate quality, innovation and sustainability directly into the production process and to control process stability.