Polymer Enhancements

Question 1

Polymer enhancements

Answer 1

1. Lubricant
2. Thermal antioxidants
3. Pigments
4. Antistatics
5. flame retardants
6. Plasticisers
7. Fillers
8. Biodegradable plasticisers
9. Bio-batch additives
10. Antioxidants
11. UV light stabilisers

Question 2

1. Lubricants

Answer 2

Makes molten polymer less viscous so moulding is easier

Moulding temp lower - saves energy

Question 3

2. Thermal antioxidants

Answer 3

Prevent polymer oxidising/discolouring because of heat

Question 4

3. Pigments

Answer 4

Particles added in molten state to change colour

Question 5

4. Anti-statics

Answer 5

Reduces static charge

Question 6

5. Flame retardants

Answer 6

Prevents combustion (eg plug sockets)

Question 7

6. Plasticisers

Answer 7

Reduces how brittle object is
Eg added to LPDE in food wrap to stretch it

Question 8

7. Fillers

Answer 8

Sawdust bulks product so less polymer needed

Question 9

8. Biodegradable plasticisers

Answer 9

Polymers more flexible - inc plasticity

Breaks down easy

Question 10

9. Bio-batch additives

Answer 10

Oxy/photo / hydro degradable to reduce degredation time

Question 11

10. Antioxidants

Answer 11

Helps reduce decomposition / discolouration via air

Question 12

12. UV light stabilisers

Answer 12

Prevent UV light discolouration
Eg outdoor toys