Today, polymers are processed in large quantities and in countless ways. Packaging, car parts, TV cabinets, aircraft parts and the like are all products of polymer processing.
Catalysts
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Dicumyl Peroxide
- AIBN (Azobisisobutyronitrile)
Additive
- Stabilizers:
- Hindered Phenols (e.g., BHT)
- Phosphites
- Processing Aids:
- Polyethylene Waxes
- Slip Agents:
- Fatty Acid Amides (e.g., Erucamide)
- Fillers:
- Calcium Carbonate
- Talc
- Colorants:
- Pigments
- Dyes
- Flame Retardants:
- Halogenated Compounds
- Antimicrobial Agents:
- Silver-based Compounds
- Other Chemicals:
- Plasticizers: (e.g., Dioctyl Phthalate)
- Crosslinking Agents: (e.g., Dicumyl Peroxide)
- Solvents:
- Toluene
- Acetone
Rubber
- Monomers: Butadiene, Styrene
- Catalysts:
- Free radical initiators (peroxides, azo compounds)
Additives
- Stabilizers (antioxidants, antiozonants)
- Fillers (carbon black, silica)
- Plasticizers (DOP, mineral oils)
- Vulcanizing agents (sulfur, peroxides)
- Accelerators (thiazoles, dithiocarbamates)
- Colorants (dyes, pigments)
- Processing Agents: Surfactants, emulsifiers