Impact modifiers are chemical additives that are used to improve the toughness and impact resistance of polymers. These ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) based impact modifiers absorbs the energy and dissipates it, preventing the material from cracking or breaking.
Epoxy soybean oil (ESBO) is a type of plasticizer that is often used as a secondary plasticizer in PVC formulations. ESBO has advantages including a low toxicity profile and good heat stability. In addition to its use in PVC formulations, ESBO can also be used as a plasticizer in other applications, such as coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
Functional additives are chemical substances that are added to a material or during manufacturing process enhance its performance or properties. Their usage in formulation improves wetting and dispersibility of materials. They also reduce surfact tension, friction, flammability. Also add colour to the material. The choice of functional additive will depend on the specific application and the properties that need to be improved.
