Ampacet extends its ScratchShield additive range to enhance abrasion and scratch resistance of plastic articles

While some plastics can be sensitive to scratches and marks, consumers expect long-lasting surface finishes free of defects that may impact product value. Scratch and abrasion-resistance can be improved with antiscratch and other additive technologies that ensure long-lasting surface finishes and enhanced product quality. 

Ampacet is offering a wide range of ScratchShield solutions to enhance the appearance of PE, PP, PET and styrene based (ABS, PC/ABS, SAN and MABS) articles by significantly improving their resistance to scratches and abrasion without impacting gloss, aesthetics or mechanical properties of the resins.

Ampacet ScratchShield range includes ScratchShield PP 4000412-E,  ScratchShield PP 4000396-E, ScratchShield ABS 6000047-E, ScratchShield PET 7000076-E and  ScratchShield PE 1000617-E.

ScratchShield PP 4000412-E is a highly effective antiscratch solution designed for a wide range of PP applications requiring food contact.

ScratchShield PP 4000396-E is  a non-migrating masterbatch formulated for PP applications where the migration of additives to the surface of plastics may potentially cause some troubles, for example printing or adhesion issues.

ScratchShield ABS 6000047-E  is a non-migrating powerful antiscratch solution created for styrene-based polymers and alloys such as ABS, PC/ABS, SAN and MABS and can be used for a wide range of applications such as appliances, home furnishings, luggage, automotive parts and electronic devices. 

ScratchShield PET 7000076-E designed for injection stretch blow molding process, is 2-in-1 solution providing antiscratch protection as well as slip properties to PET preforms and bottles. This additive restructures the surface of the plastic PET item that helps to avoid any crack propagation and therefore limits whitening and hazing effect caused by abrasion. Ampacet ScratchShield PET 7000076-E also decreases considerably the coefficient of friction (COF) of PET surface  hence reducing surface friction during PET preform production and blow molding, handling and logistic processes. This additive improves significantly the demolding of the preforms and the runnability and productivity on the conveyor-belt system during the manufacturing processes.

ScratchShield PE 1000617-E is an outstanding masterbatch solution that helps to avoid wear marks on polyethylene articles reducing the defects associated with abrasions, scratches and other marks.

For more information on Ampacet ScratchShield range, email marketing.europe@ampacet.com.