Additive refers to various assistant materials in the processing of plastics to improve product quality and performance. The plastic additives can be divided into following categories:
A.Additive to improve product stability:
1. heat stabilizer
2. antioxidant
3. light stabilizer
4. antibacterial agent
B.Additive to improve mechanical strength and reduce cost
1. modifier
2. filler
C.Additive to improve processing performance
1. lubricating agent
2. coupling reagent
D. Cross-linking agent to improve plastic cross-linking performance
E. Plasticizer to improve product softness
F.Foaming agent to reduce product weight
G. Additive to improve plastic surface performance
1. antistatic agent
2. antifogging agent
G. Coloring agent to improve plastic coloring performance
H. Fire retardant to improve plastic flame retardant property
I.Degradability additive to improve plastic degradation property