Speciality Effects for Smarter Polymers

Our Product Guide for Plastics - Polymer Additives & Bio-based Building Blocks

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Speciality Effects
for Smarter Polymers
Introduction 3-4

Sustainability 5

What Makes Us Different 6

Polymer Additives for Polyolefins & Engineering Polymers 7

Friction 8-10
Anti-scratch 11
Anti-static 12-13
Anti-fog 14

Polymer Modification in Engineering Polymers & Elastomers 15

Speciality dimer fatty acids and dimer diols 16
Bio-based polyester polyols 17-18
Dimer diamine 19
Enhancing composites 19

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Smarter Effects for a Sustainable Future!

Croda Smart Materials is part of Croda, the name behind the
high-performance ingredients and technologies in some of the
most well-known industrial and consumer brands.

We are a leading global solution provider of speciality polymer additives and

bio-based building blocks that provide a variety of smart effects and benefits in
a wide range of polymer types and applications. We offer product solutions to resin
producers, masterbatchers, compounders and convertors in the polymer value chain.
With our smart innovations we support our customers in developing, producing and
marketing differentiated, durable, tailored and sustainable solutions for plastics
applications that meet the ever-evolving needs of demanding and environmentally
conscious consumers.
The polymers market has rapidly evolved in recent years in response to demand
for ever-increased performance, improved environmental awareness of consumers,
more stringent regulations and a smarter, more connected world. To satisfy these
demands there is a growing need for more bio-based raw materials, optimised
material usage, circular design opportunities and increased product durability.
Our high-performance product ranges add Our product ranges are used in:
value to a wide range of polymers including: • Film structures
• Polyethylene • Injection molding
• Polypropylene • Automotive applications
• Polyester • Caps & closures
• Polyamide • Composites
• Polycarbonate • Engineering polymers
Sustainability Innovation Food Contact
Approved • Styrenics (ABS, SAN, GPPS, HIPS) • Elastomers
• Polyimide • Liner compounds & plastisols
• Polyurethane • Liquid colour
• PVC
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Discover Our Product Guide 24/7 Access to Product Information

In each section we present a selection of our products. We have highlighted the benefits in
use and provide a product description that includes:
• The product form
• The renewable carbon content (calculation according to ASTM D6866 method)
• An indication of USDA BioPreferred certification
• Food contact approval
• Brief application/function guide
This guide only represents a selection of our polymer additives and bio-based building
blocks. A much broader portfolio is available on our websites.
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Croda is an innovative company and we continuously work on future innovations. If you need
support with your innovations, please contact your local Croda sales representative or contact us
online with your request.

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Sustainability is at the of Our Business

With changing world demographics, evolving consumer expectations and behaviours and a more fragile world, it’s important for businesses to take responsibility
to make positive changes. At Croda we are aware of our impact on the environment and are continuously looking at what we can do across our operations to
improve our footprint. We use our smart science to improve lives by contributing to the challenge of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In Smart Materials our focus is to develop sustainable, innovative technologies

to support you and your customers in developing lighter, miniaturised, durable,
multifunctional and affordable solutions for polymers. By doing this, we aim to meet
the growing performance requirements whilst providing solutions that contribute to
environmentally friendly plastics and meet more stringent legislations.
Contributing to a more sustainable world! Improving our environmental footprint
Improved finished product quality Process savings:
l fewer rejects l increased use of green energy Polymer
More sustainable manufacturing process l reduction in water and energy usage Resources producer,
Enabling the design of lightweight Increased use of bio-based raw materials Smart converter
and durable solutions
Durable & circular product design
Partnering
l extending product lifetime
l reuse of materials

Want to find out more? End Product

Visit www.croda.com/sustainability to discover more about our sustainability strategy. consumer maker
Here are the four United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to which we directly
contribute to through our Smart Materials strategy:
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What Makes Us Different?

Global network
Local sales teams that speak local language.
Our global presence:
• 38 countries
• 44 warehouses
• 72 operating sites
State of the art laboratories
• B razil (Campinas)
• China (Mianyang)
• Finland (Tampere)
• India (Thane)
• The Netherlands (Gouda)
• UK (Hull)
• US (Atlas Point)

Product quality and

manufacturing capability
Continuous development and investment on all
sites with access to a wide range of chemistries
and manufacturing capabilities
Technical Expertise
Global R&D teams specialising in different
Security of supply technology areas, able to support and
collaborate with customers all over the world
Sustainable, natural raw materials
with integrated production assets and
multiple manufacturing locations

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Polymer Additives
We provide performance enhancing products that deliver speciality surface effects to the polymer industry. We are proud to be the global market leader
in fatty amide production sharing over 50 years' experience and application knowledge with you.

Our Speciality Effects

Our broad range of speciality polymer additives offer the following beneficial effects in polyolefins and engineering polymers:

Slip & Anti-block Anti-static Mold Release

Torque Release Anti-fog Scratch Resistance

Additional products and effects we offer, such as additives for composite lubrication, plasticisation, UV protection and pigment dispersion can be found on our website.
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Friction Modifiers for Film Applications

Slip and anti-block additives are used in film applications to modify
friction between polymer surfaces. High friction can result in difficulties
Slip in applications such as winding of film rolls, bag production and
packaging operations.
Controlling slip
Our range of slip additives offers various levels of slip performance
(high, medium and low), both in the initial development of slip and in the
final slip characteristics, depending on the application requirements.
Anti-block
They are incorporated directly into the polymer during the extrusion process and
work by migrating to the surface as the polymer cools, forming a solid lubricating
layer at the surface. This acts to lower the friction or adhesion between
contacting polymer surfaces as well as the polymer and other materials.
Incroslip SL & Crodamide range
Incroslip SL is our ultimate slip additive, offering excellent slip and stability, as
well as superior organoleptics. Our Crodamide products are a world-leading
range of friction control additives, offering multiple levels of slip in the widest
range of physical forms.

Food contact
Chemical Renewable approval*
Tradename Benefit Application/function Form at 25°C
description carbon
FDA EU

Slip & anti-block

Incroslip SL Exceptional slip, superior colour, oxidative stability and excellent organoleptic
Proprietary Polyethylene, polypropylene and copolymers Bead 100% 3 3
properties
Veg based oleamide that migrates rapidly to the surface for faster high slip
Crodamide VRX Polyethylene, polypropylene, olefin copolymers
Oleamide characteristics, good oxidative stability, improved colour, odour and shelf life Powder/Bead 100% 3 3
such as EVA and ionomers, and PVC
compared to tallow based oleamides
Powder/
Crodamide ER Polyethylene, polypropylene, olefin copolymers
Erucamide Extremely effective high slip agent, good oxidative stability and low volatility Microbead/ 100% 3 3
such as EVA and ionomers, and PVC Bead/Pastille
Polyethylene, polypropylene, laminated/co-
Crodamide 203 Oleyl Offers medium or controlled slip. Slower migration that offers predictable slip extruded structures, polyamides and engineering Bead 100% 3 3
palmitamide performance polymers
Polyethylene, polypropylene, laminated/co-
Crodamide 212 Stearyl Offers medium or controlled slip. Slower migration that offers predictable slip extruded structures, polyamides and engineering Bead 100% 3 3
erucamide performance polymers

Crodamide BR Retains excellent anti-blocking properties at high temperatures, improved

Behenamide Polyethylene and polypropylene Bead 100% 3 3
film clarity and allows use of less inorganic anti-block (talc, silica)

Crodamide SR Stearamide Migrating primary amide which gives excellent anti-blocking performance Polyethylene and polypropylene Powder/Bead 100% 3 3

Indicates that the level of renewable carbon has been certified under the USDA BioPreferred Programme.
* A tick indicates that a product complies with EU10/2011 and/or with specific FDA paragraphs, related to specific uses or polymer types. Individual statements are available upon request. The user is responsible for ensuring suitability for their intended application.

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Friction Modifiers for Molding Applications

Plastics naturally exhibit high friction which can cause a number of challenges during molding
and in end-use of the product. These challenges can include high processing temperatures,
Friction machine wear, scratching and poor surface finish. To overcome these challenges, torque release
Modification
and mold release additives can be added during the manufacturing process.
Torque release additives
Torque release additives are used mainly used in molding applications such as for caps and
closures. They are required where bottle caps and closures need to offer a good seal while still
allowing for easy removal in end-use.
Torque release
Our Incroslip additives not only offer processor and end-use flexibility, high performance and
better quality plastics as expected, they also provide exceptional stability with reduced odour and
improved colour stability.
Key performance benefits include:
Mold release additives
• Low application and release torque
Mold release • High oxidative stability Mold release additives are designed to improve your injection molding process by reducing
• Excellent organoleptic properties friction, allowing more efficient processing and improving part quality time after time.
• Low visible bloom Our IncroMoldTM range of mold release additives can be added directly into the polymer melt or
via a masterbatch at around 0.5% to give numerous benefits in processing and finished parts.
Key benefits include:
• Consistent mold release • Improved surface finish
• Reduced cycle times • Fewer rejects and waste
• Continuous running • Reduced machine wear and cleaning
• Scratch and scuff resistance • Improved pigment dispersion
• Improved flow and dispersion of filled polymers

There are also post-molding benefits such as improved application and release torque, improved
de-nesting and reduction in assembly force.
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Friction Modifiers for Molding Applications

Food contact
Chemical Renewable approval*
Tradename Benefit Application/function Form at 25°C
description carbon
FDA EU

Torque release additives

Incroslip SL Our ultimate in high slip, torque release, low odour and high oxidative
Proprietary Polyolefins Bead 100% 3 3
stability

Incroslip C Proprietary For when high slip is required with good organoleptic properties Polyolefins, polyamides and PVC Powder/Bead 100% 3 3

Incroslip Q Proprietary For when both slip and stability are required. Good oxidative stability Polyolefins Bead 100% 3 3

Incroslip B Proprietary For when high stability is required Polyolefins Bead 100% 3 3

Mold release additives

IncroMold F Polyolefins, especially PE, in applications at

Proprietary Suitable for when faster acting mold release is required Bead 100% 3 3
temperatures up to 230 °C

IncroMold S Polyolefins, especially PP, in applications at

Proprietary Generally good mold release with good thermal stability Bead 100% 3 3
temperatures up to 280 °C

IncroMold T Polyamides and other polymers processed at

Proprietary Improved thermal stability mold release Bead 100% 3 3
high temperatures

IncroMaxTM PS Recommended especially for all styrenic

Proprietary Decreases surface friction and mold release force Bead 100% 3 3
polymers and PMMA

IncroMax 100 Recommended for use in PET and other

Proprietary Decreases surface friction and mold release force Pastille 100% 3 3
polyester polymers, such as PLA

IncroMax 300 Recommended for use in PC and polyester

Proprietary Decreases surface friction and mold release force Liquid 48%
polymers

Indicates that the level of renewable carbon has been certified under the USDA BioPreferred Programme.
* A tick indicates that a product complies with EU10/2011 and/or with specific FDA paragraphs, related to specific uses or polymer types. Individual statements are available upon request. The user is responsible for ensuring suitability for their intended application.

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Anti-scratch
Anti-scratch additives are proving ever-more popular due to trends in weight reduction with plastic
and the need to preserve the look and feel of that plastic, particularly in the automotive industry. The
Anti-scratch car manufacturers' challenge is to increase the lifetime of the plastic part and using scratch resistant
materials is one way to achieve this.
Our range of anti-scratch additives add value to polymers used ever more extensively in the production
of vehicles. We have additives which show benefits in a wide variety of polymer formulations to reduce
surface damage and extend the lifetime of the components. Our additives offer improved UV and heat
stability over standard additives to deliver enhanced surface attributes. No additive 0.5% Incroslip SL

Example of scratch improvement in 20% talc filled TPO automotive compound

Key benefits of our anti-scratch additives include:
• Reduced scratch width & whitening
• Improved scratch smoothness
• Low visible bloom
• Increased oxidative stability Recommended products and addition levels will vary depending on
• Low odour exact polymer, formulation and application. Our technical experts are
happy to work on customer projects to find the best solution for you.
• Improved mold release

Food contact
Chemical Renewable approval*
Tradename Benefit Application/function Form at 25°C
description carbon
FDA EU

Anti-scratch additives for polyolefins

IncroMold K Excellent anti-scratch and good mold release, with enhanced properties of
Proprietary For all polyolefin-based polymers Powder/Bead 100% 3 3
scratch masking or reduced visibility

Incroslip SL Excellent anti-scratch and good mold release, with enhanced organoleptics
Proprietary Polyolefins Bead 100% 3 3
and low visible bloom

Incroslip G Excellent anti-scratch and mold release properties with enhanced thermal
Proprietary Polyolefins Bead 100% 3 3
stability over standard additives

Anti-scratch additives for engineering polymers

IncroMax PS Highly effective anti-scratch for all styrenics,

Proprietary No effect on clarity or physical properties of the polymer Bead 100% 3 3
PMMA and POM type polymers

IncroMax 100 No effect on clarity or physical properties of the polymer, high oxidative Highly effective anti-scratch for polyesters &
Proprietary Pastille 100% 3 3
stability polyamides

IncroMax 300 Highly effective anti-scratch for polyesters,

Proprietary No effect on clarity or physical properties of the polymer Liquid 48%
especially developed for polycarbonate
Indicates that the level of renewable carbon has been certified under the USDA BioPreferred Programme.
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Anti-static Additives

What are anti-static additives? Key benefits of these additives are:

• Immediate and permanent effect
Safer Additives that are added to plastics to reduce or eliminate static related issues. Static can create
• Humidity independent
many challenges in manufacturing processes and end applications of plastic materials, such as
static dust attraction or electrostatic discharge (ESD). • Uniform and homogenous distribution with no hot spots
• Minimal change to host polymer properties
What is resistivity?
• Good compatibility with host polymer
A unit of measurement of how strongly a material opposes the flow of current. Anti-static additives • Excellent processability and surface quality
work by lowering the resistivity of a material so that charges are mobile and therefore will not • Suitable for compounding, extrusion or injection molding
Anti-static cause static issues.
• Allow compliance with key industry standards for Electrostatic Protected Areas (EPA) and shocks
What types of anti-static additives do we offer? and explosions (EX)

• IonphaseTM Inherently Dissipative Polymers (IDP) for permanent protection Atmer migrating additives
• AtmerTM migrating anti-static additives for short- and medium-term protection
Our Atmer range of migrating additives are used in applications such as packaging, or where wide-
Ionphase Atmer
ranging food contact approval is needed.
Inherently Dissipative Migrating anti-static
Polymers (IDPs) additives These additives work by migrating through the polymer matrix towards the surface as it cools. At
the surface they pick up moisture from the atmosphere, providing a pathway along which charge
Electromagnetic Interference can pass to earth, making the plastic material become electrically neutral.
(EMI) Products 104 - 101 Anti-static 1012 - 1010 Plastics >_ 1012
Metals 10-1 - 10-5 Conductive 106 - 101 Static Dissipative 1012 - 106 We also have a range of concentrates available that are easier to dose and have a similar melting
point to the polymer.
-5 -3 -1 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17
Surface resistivity (Ω)

Ionphase permanent additives

Our Ionphase range of IDPs, also known as permanent anti-stats or ion conductive polymers, are
used when a permanent effect is required in applications such as automotive and packaging, or
where applicable standards need to be met.
These permanent anti-stats are based on a co-continuous ion conductive polymer phase. The ions
act as charge carriers within the additive, therefore dissipating the static field.

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Anti-static Additives
Food contact
Chemical approval*
Tradename Benefit Application/function Form at 25°C
description
FDA EU

Permanent anti-static additives

Ionphase fSTAT Polyolefin films and bags, FIBC and Octabin liners,
series Proprietary Can be used in extrusion applications Pellet
protection films and thermoformed sheets

Ionphase rSTAT HDPE extrusion blow molding applications such as

series Proprietary Can be used in extrusion applications intermediate bulk containers, drums and canisters. Also Pellet
for outdoor use
PC blends (PC/ASA, PC/ABS), PMMA, TPU and PVC
Ionphase U1 Proprietary Can be used in extrusion, compounding and injection molding applications used in applications such as interior automotive. parts Pellet
and consumer applications
Styrenics (PS, HIPS, ABS) and POM applications such
Ionphase U2 Proprietary Can be used in extrusion, compounding and injection molding applications as POM profiles, thermoformed sheets and molded Pellet
parts
HDPE, PP, PS, ABS and PA12 in applications such as
Ionphase U3 Proprietary Can be used in compounding and injection molding applications thermoformed sheets for electronic components or Pellet
PCBs and dust prevention for interior automotive parts
Ionphase
PE0108M Proprietary Can be used in extrusion applications General extrusion applications with polyolefins Pellet 3

Migrating anti-static additives

Atmer 129 Glycerol ester Fast acting, short term anti-stat Polyolefins and flexible PVC Microbead 3 3

Atmer 1013 Glycerol ester Fast acting, short term anti-stat Polyolefins Pastille 3 3

Atmer 190 Alkyl sulfonate Internally added HIPS, ABS and non-transparent rigid PVC Pastille 3 3

Atmer 511 Offers long-term performance and ideal for when amine-free chemistry is
Proprietary Polypropylene Pastille 3
required

Atmer 154 Alkoxylated Excellent anti-static for plasticised PVC in technical applications Flexible PVC Liquid 3 3
fatty acid ester

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Anti-fog Additives
Fogging occurs when water droplets are formed on the surface of transparent Fogging in agricultural applications
film, usually due to a temperature differential between the inside and outside of an
Anti-fog enclosed atmosphere. Anti-fogging additives allow water to spread into a continuous Agricultural films are particularly challenging for anti-fogging additives as longevity of
and uniform transparent layer on the surface of films. This results in improved light performance is key. Which additive and addition level to use can depend on climate and
transmission and transparency which has benefits in both agricultural and food number of layers in the film.
packaging applications.
Preventing fogging in food packaging
Benefits include:
• Packaging keeps its clarity and transparency
so the contents can be clearly seen by the
consumer
• Improved aesthetics and durability of chilled and hot foods

In general, food packaging only requires short-term Without anti-fog small droplets Larger droplets drip and can Good anti-fog will result in a thin film of water which
anti-fogging performance that lasts the lifetime of the packaged food. reflect light resulting in slower focus light causing plant damage will drain away without dripping resulting in maximum
growth and ripening light transmission with minimal plant damage

Food contact
Tradename Chemical description Benefit Application/function Form at 25°C approval*
FDA EU

Anti-fog additives

Atmer 103 Sorbitan ester Good anti-fog performance Recommended for LDPE and PVC agricultural films Powder N/A N/A

Atmer 185 Glycerol ester Long lasting anti-fog properties Recommended for agricultural films especially EVA Microbead N/A N/A

Atmer 1440 Glycerol ester Film maintains clarity and transparency Polyolefin food wrap Paste 3 3

50% concentrate in
Atmer 7326 Long lasting anti-fog effect. Concentrate form that is easier to dose and Polyolefin films for greenhouses, particularly triple
universal polyolefin Pellet N/A N/A
has a similar melting point to the polymer layer films
carrier

Atmer 7373 40% concentrate in Long lasting anti-fog effect. Concentrate form that is easier to dose and hPP, particularly food packaging Pellet 3 3
polypropylene has a similar melting point to the polymer

Indicates that the level of renewable carbon has been certified under the USDA BioPreferred Programme.
* A tick indicates that a product complies with EU10/2011 and/or with specific FDA paragraphs, related to specific uses or polymer types. Individual statements are available upon request. The user is responsible for ensuring suitability for their intended application.

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Polymer Modification
We provide sustainable solutions that offer unique durable performance benefits, polymer modification and a range of functionalities
for a wide range of polymers.

Our Bio-based Polymer Modifiers

Our extensive range of bio-based building blocks are available in various functionalities such as acid, alcohol and amine and offer the following performance
properties to engineering polymers and elastomers:

Flexibility & Toughness Moisture Protection Thermo-oxidative Stability

Low Temperature Performance Improved Environmental Profile Hydrolytic Stability

Additional products and effects we offer can be found on our website.

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Polymer Modification with Speciality Dimer Fatty Acids, Azelaic Acid and Dimer Diols
PripolTM speciality dimer fatty acids and dimer diols are used as monomers to These benefits allow the use of Pripol dimer fatty acids and dimer diols
modify polyamide, polyester, polycarbonate, polyurethane and epoxy resins. in highly demanding applications such as transportation, electronics,
Hydrophobic sportswear and food packaging. Furthermore, dimer modification
reduces polymer density which enhances light-weight applications.
The Pripol range has been carefully selected to offer high purity and to enhance
performance properties such as improved flexibility, excellent water barrier Food Contact
protection, low and stable colour, enhanced melt flow and improved multi- We also offer CrodacidTM azelaic acid for good abrasion resistance and
substrate adhesion. These 100% renewable monomers also offer carbon footprint impact strength used to enhance performance in high-end polymers.
improvements and in-use benefits.

Flexibility

Food contact
Chemical Renewable approval*
Tradename Benefit Application/function Form at 25°C
description carbon
FDA EU

Dimer acids

Hydrogenated,
Pripol 1006 F Low colour and colour stable high purity food contact approved building Polyester, polyamide, polycarbonate and epoxy
distilled dimer acid Liquid 100% 3 3
block bringing hydrophobicity, flexibility and thermo-oxidative stability polymer modification
(95%)
Hydrogenated,
Pripol 1009 F Very high purity food contact approved building block for very high MW Polyester, polyamide and polycarbonate polymer
distilled dimer acid Liquid 100% 3 3
polymers that require enhanced mechanical performance modification
(98%)

Pripol 1012 Distilled dimer High purity building block that brings flexibility and hydrophobicity for Polyester and polyamide polymer modification Liquid 100% 3 3
acid (97%) high MW, tough polymers

Diacid

Crodacid DC1195 100% bio-based, excellent purity for enhanced mechanical properties,
Azelaic acid (95%) Polyamide and polyester modification Flakes 100% 3 3
improved flexibility, reduced water uptake and good hydrolytic stability

Dimer diols

Polyester, polyamide, polyurethane, PU

Pripol 2033 Dimer diol, fully Very high purity building block or chain extender for flexible, high MW **
elastomers and polycarbonate polymer Liquid 100%
amorphous (98%) polymers. It is extremely stable against UV, hydrolysis and chemicals modification

Indicates that the level of renewable carbon has been certified under the USDA BioPreferred Programme.
* A tick indicates that a product complies with EU10/2011 and/or with specific FDA paragraphs, related to specific uses or polymer types. Individual statements are available upon request. The user is responsible for ensuring suitability for their intended application.
**Statements are available upon individual request with explicit directions.

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Bio-based Polyester Polyols in Elastomers & Engineering Plastics

Polyester, polycarbonate and polyamides engineering plastics

Our polyester polyol product range, PriplastTM, has been developed for the engineering polymers
market to improve impact strength and water resistance whilst maintaining the rigidity of the
polymer. Due to its low polarity, Priplast can be used as a larger soft modifier, resulting in a
two-phase structure. Soft, rubbery Priplast segments are phase separated and homogeneously
distributed in the hard plastic matrix.
Copolyamide (COPA) & copolyester (COPE) elastomers
Priplast polyester polyols also offer unique properties to copolyamide (COPA) and copolyester
(COPE) elastomers. They range from soft to semi-rigid products with good impact strength, low
temperature flexibility, chemical resistance and maintain their mechanical properties over a wide
temperature range. These elastomers are high-end block copolymers and find use in heavy-
duty sports, automotive, electronic cabling and tubing applications. Priplast is used at 5-15% to
maintain hardness of an engineering plastic, or at 20-45% in these elastomers.
COPA elastomers consist of polyamide hard segments (typically Nylon 12) and soft segments,
often polyether (PTMEG). COPE elastomers consist of polyester hard segments (typically PBT) Polyurethane elastomers
and soft segments, often polyether (PTMEG), or polyester (adipate or polycaprolactone). The
Priplast range offers good thermo-oxidative stability and hydrolysis resistance and outperform Polyurethane elastomers are rubbery materials used for example in cabling, tubing, sportswear
conventional polyols. and sealants. These elastomers can be thermoplastic (TPU) and require di-functional polyols
Benefits include: to provide flexibility. Polyurethanes are increasingly used in composites as a binder and in pre-
• Water resistance forms.
• Wide window of application temperature The polyurethane elastomers are commonly based on conventional polyether polyols such
• Enhanced melt flow as PTMEG and PPG or polyester polyols such as adipate. Due to their good thermo-oxidative
• Substantial carbon footprint reduction stability and UV and hydrolysis resistance, our Priplast range of polyester polyols offers several
performance benefits over conventional polyols. These benefits include durability, excellent
moisture repellency and flexibility.
Soft Soft
With this unique balance of characteristics, our Priplast ingredients are ideal for use in
demanding applications like sealants for electronics, sporting goods and automotive
Hard Hard Hard Hard applications.

Soft Soft
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Polyester Polyols
Food contact
Chemical Molecular Renewable approval*
Tradename Benefit Application/function Form at 25°C
description weight (MW) carbon
FDA EU

Polyester polyols

Priplast 3199 Amorphous High purity for high MW polymers with phase separation providing a COPE, COPA and engineering Liquid 2000 87% 3 3
polyester polyol unique combination of low Tg with high Tm, excellent stability plastics

Priplast 3238 Amorphous 100% bio-based, high flexibility at low temperatures, no strain hardening, TPU, cast PU, COPA, COPE, and Liquid 2000 100% 3 3
polyester polyol excellent compatibility with low polar components engineering plastics

Priplast 1838 Amorphous Versatile, high flexibility at low temperatures, no strain hardening, TPU, COPA, COPE, engineering **
Liquid 2000 82% 3
polyester polyol excellent compatibility with low polar components, colour stable plastics

Priplast 3190 Amorphous Flexibility at low temperature, hydrolytic and colour stability for application TPU, COPA, engineering plastics Liquid 2000 41% 3 3
polyester polyol requiring low Tg or soft touch

Priplast 3192 Semicrystalline **

Superior hydrolytic resistance and mechanical properties, versatile in use TPU and PU microcellular foam Waxy Solid 2000 38% 3
polyester polyol

Priplast 3196 Amorphous Very high flexibility at low temperature, no strain hardening, extreme TPU, COPA, COPE, and **
Liquid 2000 83% 3
polyester polyol hydrophobicity, UV and colour stable, soft touch engineering plastics

Priplast 3197 Amorphous Superior hydrolytic and oxidative stability, excellent hydrophobicity and TPU, COPA, COPE, and **
Liquid 2000 100%
polyester polyol flexibility engineering plastics

Priplast XL 101 Semicrystalline Superior strength balanced with high flexibility and elongation, excellent TPU, cast PU and engineering Waxy Solid 2000 18%
polyester polyol hydrolytic, UV and colour stability plastics

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** Statements are available upon individual request with explicit directions.

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Dimer diamine in Polyamides, Polyurethanes, Polyimides and Epoxy Systems

PriamineTM C36 dimer diamine has been developed for use in polyamide plastics and elastomers,
polyurethane elastomers and polyimides.
Polyamides
Priamine provides polyamides with flexibility, reduced melt viscosity for enhanced mold flow and improved
adhesion. The low moisture absorption reduces strength variations and brings improved dimensional
stability. Priamine can also be built in as a tough, segmented block-copolymer. Using it in this way means
that the rigidity (high Tg) of the hard matrix can be maintained.
Polyurethanes
Modifying polyurethanes with Priamine offers formulation possibility to introduce urea sections combined
with flexibility. It also offers water resistance and improved adhesion.
Polyimides
Priamine 1075 has been selected for use in high performance polyimides due to its high purity,
high di-functionality and low colour. This low viscosity material allows producers to reduce the
use of expensive solvents during processing. Furthermore, Priamine is a 100% sustainable
solution with an extremely low colour that allows for transparent polyimide applications.
Our Priamine 1075 also offers intrinsic self-healing properties at room temperature with full
recovery from cutting, breaking or scratching.

Amine Value Renewable

Tradename Chemical description Benefit Application/function Form at 25°C (mgKOH/g) carbon

Dimer diamines

Low viscosity monomer or chain extender offering high formulation flexibility,

Priamine 1075 Dimer diamine >99% moisture repellency, colour stability, high purity for excellent mechanical properties Polyamides, COPA, TPU and polyimides Liquid 205 100%
and ease of handling. A low VOC solution in polyimides

Enhancing Composites
Croda also offers raw materials for enhancing performance of composite materials. Building blocks
Epoxy toughening agents Pripol and Priplast offer benefits to composite such as stronger fibre adhesion
Friction with the matrix, combined with toughness and reduced moisture uptake.
Modification B-ToughTM epoxy functional grafted toughening agents offer the following benefits
in composite materials: boosting impact in glass fibre composites, improved inter- Speciality surfactants
laminar strength and improved compatibility between fibres and the resin in carbon
fibre parts. SynperonicTM surfactants promote mechanical stability in fibre sizing
and emulsification of water-borne resins for sizing.
Polymer processing additives
Contact us to find out more about our products for composites.
Impact strength
Internal lubricants to increase throughput and improve flow and give a superior
surface finish to composite materials.
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