Slip additives
Slip additives are products which can be added to polymers to control friction. They are added directly into the polymer during the extrusion process and migrate to the surface as the polymer cools, allowing a solid lubricating layer to form.
Slip additives can be used in polymer film structures and plastic packaging to improve polymer processing and in-use properties and are a practical requirement for both the manufacturer and end-product consumer.
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Discover our slip additivesWhat is slip?
Slip or surface friction, expressed as Coefficient of Friction or CoF, measures the interaction between two polymer surfaces, or, between the polymer surface and processing equipment. There are several factors affecting the development of friction including:
- Polymer type
- Process temperature and type
- Film gauge and structure
- Other present additives
High friction can result in difficulties with the processing of thin film, winding of film rolls, bag production and packaging operations.
Why use our slip additives?
We offer a wide range of slip solutions, including:
- Optimised slip performance – including high, fast or controlled slip
- High temperature performance
- Improved oxidative stability
- Low taste, low odour
- Low visible bloom
- Wide range of physical forms
We have technical experts in all global regions to help you chose the best solution and addition level for your polymer system.
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High stability slip
The ultimate in high stability slip additives
At Croda, we offer slip additives that have been specifically designed for challenging applications. In such applications, standard high slip additives can be prone to oxidative break down under certain conditions such as when exposed to UV light or prolonged heat. It is the products created from this breakdown that can cause unwanted issues with odour, taste and colour in the final product.
Our Incroslip product range has been scientifically designed to withstand tough conditions such as high temperature and sunny climates. This can be a real benefit in films which are stored outside or in hot and sunny regions. In particular, Incroslip SL is a high slip additive showing similar slip performance to erucamide. The unique molecular structure of Incroslip SL means that it is extremely stable under the most challenging conditions, resulting in no issues with odour, taste and colour in the final part and most importantly no loss of slip performance in the film.
Applications
Our slip additives are suitable for use in a range of different bio-based polymers.
Crodamide ER (Bead)
A bio-based primary amide additive in bead form, providing effective slip performance in polyolefin films, and anti-blocking properties to Polyamide and EVA hotmelt adhesives.
IncroMax™ 100
A unique additive for PET that helps reduce friction on the surface, improving production efficiencies and product quality. Also effective in PBT, PC and PLA.
Incroslip™ SL
A bio-based additive with exceptional slip and stability properties, that delivers long lasting high slip along with superior colour, oxidative stability and improved organoleptic properties.
Our slip additives are perfect for use in polyolefin film production to allow easier processing and handling. They work by reducing friction during production and conversion and well as giving benefits in the end application.
Crodamide ER (Bead)
A bio-based primary amide additive in bead form, providing effective slip performance in polyolefin films, and anti-blocking properties to Polyamide and EVA hotmelt adhesives.
Crodamide™ VRX (Bead)
A bio-based migrating amide in bead form that provides high slip with improved oxidative stability, colour, odour and shelf-life compared to other oleamides.
Incroslip™ SL
A bio-based additive with exceptional slip and stability properties, that delivers long lasting high slip along with superior colour, oxidative stability and improved organoleptic properties.
Crodamide™ 203 (Bead)
A bio-based sencondary amine slip additive, used to obtain medium or controlled slip in polyolefins and other polymers. (CoF 0.3 - 0.5)
Crodamide™ 212 (bead)
A bio-based secondary amine slip additive, used to obtain medium or controlled slip in polyolefins (CoF 0.3 - 0.5)
IncroMax™ 100
A unique additive for PET that helps reduce friction on the surface, improving production efficiencies and product quality. Also effective in PBT, PC and PLA.
IncroMax™ 300
A friction additive specifically designed for use in PC. Allows for easier processing in sheet and glazing applications, as well as improving mold release properties
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Atmer™ 7650
A 50% concentrate of IncroMax 300 in a polycarbonate host polymer. Designed to act as a friction reduction additive and internal lubricant in polycarbonate and gives better dispersion than when using...
IncroMax™ PS (Bead)
A friction additive specifically designed for use in HIPS and GPPS. Allows for easier processing and improved mold release properties.
Torque release additives
Additives for torque release in caps and closuresTorque release additives for caps and closures to be tightly applied while still allowing for easy removal.
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Additives that bring a mould release effectAdditives that help to release parts from the mould more easily, resulting in higher quality parts, efficient production, and less waste
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Bio-based additives for biopolymersBio-based additives, specifically designed to improve the processability and performance of biopolymers
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High stability solutionsDelivering slip, torque release, mould release & anti-scratch benefits to polyolefins
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