Hydrotalcite for Polyolefin
Hydrotalcite-Enhanced Polyolefin: Optimizing Applications from Resin Production to Conversion
Acid Scavenger Solutions
Kisuma is the world’s largest producer of synthetic hydrotalcites with optimized production capacity and multiple facilities worldwide. Our products are used as functional, performance and value-added additives throughout the polyolefin value chain, including resin production, masterbatches, compounding and conversion.
Polymer Additives
From a multitude of rigid and flexible applications, our hydrotalcites are present on an immensely diverse range of industries, directly from post-reactor polyolefin resin production to converted components. Our tailored technical approach is involved in every processing step in production of processing polypropylene and polyethylene materials. By a meticulous formulated approach involving resin and additives, we can effectively thwart the detrimental effects caused by processing stressors. Contact us today to learn more about our hydrotalcite for polyolefin products.
Synthetic Hydrotalcites Key Benefits
Non-toxic alternative that enables non-heavy metal heat stabilization system
Global technical and food contact approvals
Perfect acid scavenger for polymer production and compounding
DHT™-4a & DHT™-4V
DHT™-4 is the flagship of our branded range of synthetic hydrotalcite materials. It is the industry’s gold standard for deactivation of acidic residues in polyolefins. Through irreversible anionic exchange deactivation, DHT™-4 ensures polymers are protected and will process and perform to their full potential. Our products protect your assets from corrosion, prevent deactivation of functional additives, increase hydrolytic stability and improve organoleptic properties.
Polyolefin Applications
Acid Scavenger for Polyolefins
Polyolefins are utilized in a wide range of applications, including packaging, cable insulation, clothing, and medical products. However, before polyolefin materials from the reactor can be used for their intended purpose, they must undergo several processing steps.
During these processes, elevated temperatures, shear forces, and exposure to oxygen can trigger degradation that significantly affects the polymer melt, as well as the mechanical and aesthetic properties of the final product. Choosing the right stabilizing additives is crucial in preventing these negative effects. A typical additive package for polyolefins includes primary antioxidants (phenolic), secondary antioxidants (phosphites or phosphonites), and acid scavengers. Synthetic hydrotalcite has been widely used as an acid scavenger in polyolefins, with our brand name DHT-4A being the top attentive used since the late 1970s. Our high-quality hydrotalcites, DHT-4A, can synergistically enhance the performance of other additives and pigments within the formulation.
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Our broad hydrotalcite portfolio is a result of more than 50 years of intensive dedication, research and collaboration with industry leaders. We are sure we have a solution for your specific needs.
