WACKER to present all-purpose silicone additive for food contact plastics at K 2013

The Munich-based chemical group WACKER will present GENIOPLAST, a high-performance additive for the compounding and processing of thermoplastics, at K 2013 – the leading international trade fair for plastics and rubber to be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 16 to 23, 2013.

GENIOPLAST Pellet P plus improves the viscosity and flow properties of the polymer compound, allowing the compound to be processed more efficiently and at lower cost. It also ensures smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces. GENIOPLAST Pellet P plus is an approved additive for plastics used in food contact applications and is, therefore, suitable for plastics in the kitchen and packaging sector.
 
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GENIOPLAST Pellet P plus is a highly concentrated silicone additive in pellet form. Its active ingredient is a non-cross-linked ultra-high-molecular linear silicone polymer, while the carrier material for the active is a pyrogenic silica tailored for the silicone. Since pyrogenic silica is compatible with all thermoplastics, the additive can be used to compound every type of thermoplastic – unlike conventional silicone masterbatches. It is therefore no longer necessary to stock a range of masterbatches to suit each different thermoplastic compound.
 
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GENIOPLAST additives give thermoplastic compounds smooth, scratch-resistant surfaces, without impairing tensile strength, hardness or dimensional stability under heat. Printing and welding of the compound is still feasible. In mineral-filled thermoplastics, adding GENIOPLAST® also boosts impact strength and elongation at break. Additionally, the product can act in synergy with flame-retardant fillers.