PARALOID™ Performance Additives for Automotive Applications

Thermoplastic formulations play an essential role in the automotive industry due to their ability to withstand engine compartments' high temperatures and their inherent lightweight nature.  Plastics also have outstanding resistance to combustion products and solvents. Furthermore, they can be metal plated for decorative internal components of the vehicle. 

The impact strength of polymer systems such as polyvinyl chlorides and engineered resins is typically low or insufficient for what the automotive industry demands room and sub-zero temperatures. Impact modifier additives are not only necessary but are ideal for automotive applications as they improve the impact strength of the polymer resin while maintaining the lightweight, mechanical properties, design freedom, and easy fabrication required by the automotive industry.

• MMA core-shell and acrylate rubber core
• Thermal stability for high-temperature applications such as hot melt
• UV and light stability for use in outdoor applications
• Glass transition temperature or softening temp (Tg ± - 45°C)

• MMA core-shell and butadiene styrene core
• Excellent high-impact resistance at low temperatures and low add rates
• High weathering resistance for use in indoor and outdoor applications
• Glass transition temperature or softening temp (Tg ± - 75°C)

• Assists in and controls fusion along with initial melting
• Increased melt strength and extensibility
• Improves homogeneity and tensile strength
• Enhanced cohesion and rheology
• Prevents melt fracturing

• Automotive Under-the-hood plastic parts: 

• Plastic interiors in automobiles and transportation vehicles​: