Polypropylene (PP-Films)

Masterbatches for Polypropylene Cast Films:

Antiblocking Masterbatches

Active Let Down

Product Description
Concentration Rate (%)

AB 06001 Standard Grade;

10.0 % 1.0 – 2.5
PP Synthetic silica for plain film;

especially for metallizable films; Inorganic round

AB 06089
6.0 % particles (smaller particle range); additional slip 2.5 – 6.0
PPR
effect

Organic antiblocking agent; additional slip effect (low

AB 06085
10.0 % COF), enhanced printability, etc. 2.5 – 4.0
PPR*
(larger particle range)

*This grade is particularly recommended for application requiring a very stable wetting tension and good
slip properties. For most of these applications the additional use of slip agents can be avoided. The
masterbatches based on these organic agents deliver also an enhanced printability of the films and improve
the scratch resistance during wind-up of the film rolls due to their softness and round particle shape.

Slip Masterbatches

Standard Grade;
SL 05004 PP 5.0 % 1.0 – 3.0
High purity erucamide basically for the core layer of coextruded films

High concentrated Super Slip-Grade;

SL 05093 PP*   1.0 – 3.0
silicone based slip agent

*This grade will only be added to the skin layers of coextruded films. These films are particularly suitable
for high speed packaging machines which require good hot slip properties “film versus metal” at elevated
temperatures. These masterbatches improve also the release properties of the films. To achieve the desired
effect antiblocking masterbatches must be used in addition.

Important Note:
The skin layer of the film containing a.m. grades is not printable if at the same time this skin layer will be
sealed due to the fact that corona or flame treatment cannot be applied. The corona and flame treatment will
be omitted due to the negative influence concerning the sealing characteristics.

Combined Slip / Antiblocking Masterbatch

SAB 10% Synthetic silica and 5% high purity erucamide for coextruded films; can 0.5 –
 
06533 PP replace SL 05004 PP and AB 06001 PP for a more accurate dosage and cost saving 2.0

Antistatic Masterbatches

Long-term antistatic agent;

AT 04002 PP   3.0 – 5.0
GMS free

AT 04003 PP   Fast migrating combined antistatic agents 1.0 – 3.0

Combined Slip / Antistatic Masterbatches

SAT 04509 PP   Combined antistatic and slip agents with high temperature stability 1.0 – 4.0

Antifogging Masterbatches

AF 00238 1.5 –
  Antifogging agents for food approvals according to the US-FDA
PP 2.5

AF 00240 Antifogging agents for food approvals according to the EC Commission 2.5 –
 
PP Directives 4.5

Modifier Compounds and Masterbatches

Compound for Synthetic Paper

MA Combined highly dispersed fillers based on special polymers; applied for the top layers
  100
00960 of synthetic paper films for an improvement of the printability and writing properties

Release Agent

MA 00918 High concentrated release agents; improves the smoothness of the film surface; 0.2 –
 
PP particularly recommended for calendered films 2.0

Masterbatches with Hydro Carbon Resins

Hydrocarbon resin which improves:

MA 00929 PP 60% (1) 5.0 – 15.0
 twist properties (1) (2) 5.0 – 10.0
 stiffness (2) (3) 10.0 – 25.0
  barrier properties (WVTR, OTR) (3)

 Tobacco

Matt Compounds

Standard Matt Compound based on homogeneous α-olefin grades for the production
MAT
  of matt films; 100
02425
will only be added to the skin layers of coextruded films

Processing Aid Masterbatches

PA 00833 Fluoropolymer based processing agent for extrusion temperatures < 250°C; 0.5 –
 
PP especially recommended for skin layers of coextruded films 2.5

Nucleating Masterbatches

High performance sorbitol based nucleator (clarifier) for improvement of the

NC 1.0
10.0 optical and mechanical properties; can be used for extrusion temperature up to
00602 –
% 270°C without plate-out on the die; allows higher processing temperature and
PP 2.5
increases the output

Optical Brightener Masterbatches

Special optical brightener to eliminate the yellow tinge of the films; delivers
OB 02004 a slight bluish shade 0.02 –
 
PP 0.06*
*pre-mixing with polypropylene required

Heat / Processing Stabilizer Masterbatches

 Combined primary and secondary ntioxidants;
Improvement of the processing and long-term heat stabilization (1) 1.0 –
(1) 3.0
ST 03003  Rework of trimmings and other film scrap (recycling) (2) (2) 0.5 –
 
PP 1.5
 Stabilization of the polymer with respect to the shut down of the (3) 5.0 –
extrusion process (3) 10.0

UV Light Stabilizer Masterbatches

These masterbatches are used for films requiring outdoor weathering resistance.
 UV 01022 20.0 Oligomeric sterically hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS); standard 0.5 –
PP % grade 2.5

All grades above are recommended for films requiring outdoor weathering resistance. The optimal dosage
level of the UV masterbatches depends on the weathering conditions (geographic region / period of time) as
well as on the manufactured film type (e.g. thickness, film structure, used polymer grades). Other applied
film ingredients, like halogenated flame retardant or various pigments may have a harmful influence. In
addition environmental conditions and contaminations of the film with sulphurcontaining chemicals or other
reacting agents can impair the effectiveness of the masterbatches. Therefore it is advisable to contact our
Customer Technical Service Department in order to optimise the UV light stabilization.

UV Light Absorber Masterbatches

These masterbatches are functionally used for UV barrier properties in order to protect light-sensitive
goods against discolouration, bleaching and yellowing (e.g. food stuff, paper, wood, wool).

UVA 01001 10.0 Organic UV absorber, 2.0 –

PP % especially for the absorption in the UV-B range (280 to 315 nm) 6.0

UVA 01034 10.0 Organic UV absorber, especially for the absorption in the UV-A range 1.0 –
PP % (315 to 380 nm) 4.0

For the development of UV barrier films basic requirements must be determined, such as film thickness,
definition of the requested UV barrier effect (percent of transmission and wavelength range) and the limited
value for the haze. The relevant food legislation as well as the food type are also essential guidelines, e.g.
EC and / or US-FDA approvals, fatty and / or non-fatty foodstuff. According to customers’ special
requirements the design of tailor-made combinations of UV-barrier masterbatches are recommended.

Remark:
If the films need also an outdoor weathering resistance UV light stabilizers must be applied in addition.

Foaming Masterbatches
Concentrates with foaming agents for several requirements are available on request.
Please see our special catalogue.

Flame Retardant Masterbatches

Concentrates with flame retardants for several requirements are available on request.
Please see our special catalogue.

White Masterbatches

FL 18160 PP 60.0 % Finely dispersed titanium dioxide 2.0 – 18.0

 Filler Masterbatches

FL Specially selected and finely dispersed calcium carbonate; applied for the use of 5.0 –
70.0
08100 common filler properties, e.g. white appearance of the films*, cost saving, 30.0
%
PP* improvement of the stiffness and heat deflection temperature (HDT), etc.

FL Finely dispersed talc; applied for reinforcing effects, like stiffness, hardness and
60.0 5.0 –
08007 flexural rigity; improvement of the heat deflection temperature (HDT) and
% 30.0
PP reduction of the CLTE (coefficient of linear thermal expansion) / shrinkage

*The opacifying performance of calcium carbonate versus titanium dioxide is considerably lower and
therefore FL 08100 PP is not recommended for white opaque films with good mechanical properties.

Colour Masterbatches
Colour masterbatches are available on request according to customers’ requirements. Existing masterbatch
formulations can be matched. Combinations with other active ingredients, e.g. with Processing Aids, UV
Light Stabilizers or Flame Retardants, can be developed according to the special application.

Purge Masterbatches / Compounds

PR 00701 Combined proprietary agents;applied for cleaning of the extruder and tools 50 –
50%
LD while changing the film formulation, e.g. for different colours 100