A nucleating and clarifying agent are two different forms of additives which can be added to a polymer melt while it is undergoing the production process to impart specific properties to the final product.
A nucleating agent is a substance used to enhance the formation of a crystalline structure, resulting in increased clarity, strength, and other physical properties of the final product. This additive is used to control the crystallisation rate along with the size and shape of the crystallites formed. A clarifying agent on the other hand is a substance added to the polymer melt to make it clearer and transparent. It works by removing impurities and other particles from the formulation through absorption on the agent's surface or precipitation. The use of these agents also helps in reducing the time in the production of the polymer, thus, increasing the production rate. Its demand is particularly high in Asia, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa where demand for polymers is higher for various applications such as packaging, consumer goods, automobile, pharmaceuticals, etc. One reason for the high demand for polymers is because high emphasis on aesthetics which needs to meet the expectations of the buyer.
Some of the benefits of using nucleating and clarifying agents are:
- Better clarity and reduced haziness
- Enhanced strength and rigidity
- Reduced processing time
- Minimised warpage and uniform shrinkage
- Better processability
There are several manufacturers in the market offering nucleating and clarifying agents for use in the polymer industry. These companies offer a range of products designed to serve specific systems and functions. Buyers will need to ensure they can identify their needs and convey them to the vendor so they can deliver carefully evaluated and researched products at the end.
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