EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2025 – MATERIALS


Right: Car bumpers are a target market for UV stabiliser BYK-Max LS 4128


Specialty chemical and additives supplier BYK will be presenting BYK-Max LS 4128, a new solution for the long-term UV stabilisation of polyamides and polyolefin composites which has been developed to preserve the properties and surface quality of plastics when exposed to light. Besides deteriora- tion in the physical properties, this often also results in changes in colour and gloss. BYK-Max LS 4128 addresses these challenges with highly concentrated stabilisers that effectively hinder the light-induced degradation processes. In doing so, the additive acts as a radical catcher and peroxide decomposer, protecting both the visual and the mechanical properties of the materials. As an added benefit, the high level of active ingredients minimises the need for carrier resins, reducing costs for customers. � www.byk.com


Below: Covestro’s digital


sampling tool Imagio enables realistic digital visualization of product designs


Brüggemann will present its expanded range of performance-enhancing additives for polyamides and polyolefins for the first time together with its Italian subsidiary Auserpolimeri. Bruggolen TP-H2217 belongs to a new class of electrically- neutral heat stabilisers developed for the require- ments of E&E and e-mobility. It raises the continu- ous service temperature of reinforced polyamides, for example, to up to 8,000 hours at 170 °C, setting a new industry standard without compromising CTI rating and flame retardancy. Flow enhancers tailored to the requirements of various polyamide types include Bruggolen P1507 for aliphatic polyamides, Bruggolen P1810 for semi-aromatic polyamides, and Bruggolen P2201 for flame-re- tardant polyamides. Brüggemann is also expanding its portfolio to include stabilisers for cross-linked PE compounds such as Bruggolen TP-H2431, a long-term heat stabiliser for applications in T3 and T4 cables supplied in pellet form, and Bruggolen R8897, a


new thermostabiliser to improve the properties of PP-EPDM recyclates from front-end applications. � www.brueggemann.com


Ahead of K 2025, Clariant launched its AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS-free PPAs designed specifically for polyolefin extrusion applications. The new range includes AddWorks PPA 101 FG, primarily focused on EMEA, Americas, and SEAP markets, and AddWorks PPA 122 G, targeted at China and SEAP regions. Both products are commercially available, offering manufacturers a timely solution as regulatory restrictions on PFAS substances continue to tighten. The formulations are also completely free of silicone and polysilox- ane materials, ensuring broad regulatory compli- ance and suitability for food contact and food packaging applications. Additionally, these PFAS-free solutions support recyclability require- ments under the upcoming EU PPWR. � www.clariant.com


At K2025,Covestro will place special emphasis on progress and innovations in the areas of sustainable future, automotive, electronics, healthcare, and sports & leisure. Among the highlights at the booth will be a new concept vehicle for public transporta- tion: The SUE People Mover, a self-driving urban e-shuttle developed by UE Studios. It features full polycarbonate glazing, polycarbonate for lidar sensors, as well as the lightweight and highly durable mono-material Arfinio and TPU. Also among the exhibits is the digital sampling tool Imagio, which enables realistic digital visualization of product designs, thereby replacing physical samples with digital material twins in early development phases. � www.covestro.com


IMAGE: COVESTRO 32 COMPOUNDING WORLD | October 2025


Domo’s fully digital and interactive booth will showcase innovations across key application pillars inspired by the four classical elements: earth, air,


www.compoundingworld.com


IMAGE: BYK/ADOBE


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