Results for tag: "Hydrolysis Stabilizer"

Hydrolysis stabilizers are a category of plastic additives that protect polymers such as polyesters, polycarbonates, and polyamides against hydrolytic degradation, which can occur due to moisture exposure during processing or from environmental conditions during usage. Hydrolysis can lead to a reduction in molecular weight, thus negatively affecting the mechanical and physical properties of plastics, such as strength, viscosity, and appearance. When integrated into plastics, hydrolysis stabilizers enhance durability and extend the life of the product by neutralizing the acidic moieties formed during the hydrolysis process. The market for such stabilizers caters to various end-use industries like automotive, construction, electronics, and packaging, where longevity and reliability of the plastic components are critical. Players in the hydrolysis stabilizer market are chemical companies specializing in the production of plastic additives. Some of these companies include BASF SE, which offers a broad portfolio of plastic additives including hydrolysis stabilizers; Clariant, known for their specialty additives; Songwon, a chemical company with a range of stabilizers; and Evonik Industries, providing specialty chemicals for advanced polymer applications. Each of these companies competes in the marketplace by innovating new formulations and providing tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of their customers in the plastics industry. Show Less Read more