How Specialty Compounding Can Help Protect Plastic From UV Rays

Just like our skin, plastics can feel the harmful effects of UV rays. The damage to the plastics caused by UV rays may result in an increased budget and operational downtime. Avoid these issues with the best specialty compounding NY offers.

UV radiation is split into three types: UVA, UVB, and UVC. While UVC is the most damaging type, protecting against all types is essential. Plastic damaged by UV will see a change in the surface layer of the material and may fail altogether. Common signs of UV damage on plastic are as follows: 

• The surface becomes brittle
• A change of color on the surface
• A chalky appearance

Thankfully, specialty compounding offers ways to protect plastics from UV rays.

• Absorption – Through this popular method, manufacturers combine additives to the polymer resin, which absorbs incoming UV radiation.
• Coating – This is a simple and effective method. It coats the plastics with an inert material that prevents harmful radiation from passing through.
• Base Particle Scavengers – The base particle scavengers are added to polymer resins to scavenge and trap free radicals and prevent harm to polymer chains.
• Quenchers – These additives transfer energy away from the polymer chains.
• UV Stabilization Products – These products dissipate energy from UV rays through a chemical process. It works in shielding the carbon bonds from the negative effects of degradation.

As a leading resin distribution company, call us for plastic parts that help protect against UV rays.

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