ADDITIVES | FILM


in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South and Central America, and Near East/Africa regions.


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Baerlocher’s new PFAS-free Baerolub Aid is a PPA based on oleochemicals providing melt clearance in blown film, shown on the right


success factor for Baerlocher in this field has been to work closely together with the converters taking its product under evaluation and provide ample support on how to best implement the product in each and every case.” Baerlocher’s new PFAS-free Baerolub Aid is a


PPA based on oleochemicals. It is compliant with relevant food-contact regulations worldwide and is available as powder, pastilles, granules or master- batch. “[The oleochemical composition] provides film manufacturers a new angle of attack when they have been unable to achieve their goals with the polyethylene glycol-based PPAs that are so common on the market,” said Eriksson. “Our global activities with this technology have given us extensive experience in its implementation. This enables us to offer our customers the best possible support so that they can use the product success- fully under a variety of conditions.” Arkema, which offers conventional fluoropoly-


mer-based Kynar PVDF polymer processing and recycling aids (PPRAs) made without the use of PFAS surfactants, has launched a new Orgasol PA12 powder as an additive for customers who want a non-fluorinated PPRA for polyolefins in film extrusion and other applications. The company’s existing Orgasol PA12 ultra-fine, spheroidal PA powders have been used as multifunctional surface modifiers in coatings and technical compounds; the new grade, Orgasol 2002 EXD NAT 1, is a 10-micron powder with a narrow particle size distribution designed as a polyolefin PPA. For film extrusion, addition as a masterbatch is recom- mended with a final concentration ranging from 500 to 1,500 ppm. The non-fluorinated PPRA is effective at reducing melt fracture and die build-up, although it requires higher levels than fluorinated PPRAs. It has food-contact approval and is available


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Silicone options The latest from Dow is Dowsil 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid, which contains a silicone additive in a polyethylene carrier and is supplied as a master- batch for ease of feeding into existing extrusion processes. In LLDPE films, the additive mitigates melt fracture, suppresses die-lip buildup, and lowers die pressure at dosage levels of 1-3 wt.%. The PPA is designed for blown and stretch film processes. The company reported that its performance has been validated in pilot-scale and commercial trials. Wacker highlighted its Genioplast silicone- based additives and production aids. Genioplast Pellet 345 and Genioplast Pellet P Plus are FDA- approved film additives that enhance flow and mechanical properties and serve as slip agents for biaxially oriented polypropylene films, the com- pany reported. Genioplast PE50S08 is a master- batch with 50% ultra-high molecular weight, non-reactive silicone gum to improve processing efficiency in PE compounds by lowering melt viscosity and die pressure, making it easier to unroll films and enhancing surface feel. Cargill’s Incroflo P50 is a fluoropolymer PPA


replacement composed of 86% bio-based material with no silicone polymers or PEG, the company reported. The additive, supplied as a solid pellet, is designed for use in LLDPE film processing, where it has been shown to improve processing at loadings of 1,000 ppm.


Benefits 3M is introducing a 3M Polymer Processing Additive HX 9551, which is a hydrocarbon-based PPA engineered to help deliver the robust and consistent performance the market expects. “Customers may see benefits in their extrusion process such as melt fracture elimination, reduced die buildup, improved processing of high viscosity polymers, and enhancements in gloss, surface smoothness, and clarity,” the company reported. “3M has a development approach which includes evaluating performance across a broad range of operating conditions, including different shear rates, temperatures, and resin grades, to help customers/end users ensure reliable operation in their diverse processing applications.” Clariant launched an AddWorks PPA product


line that does not contain PFAS, inorganic, silicone, or polysiloxane materials, which ensures broad regulatory compliance for food-contact packaging and supports recyclability under PPWR. AddWorks


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