There are countless options when it comes to additives and each one offers a specific improvement to the polymer’s functionality or stability. Selecting the right additives for your polymer may seem like a daunting task – this is why it is crucial to choose a partner, like Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies, that has extensive expertise in various additives and resins as well as experience with state-of-the-art compounding and blending processes. Our Company will guide you through the selection process to ensure the right additives are chosen for your specific application.

Below are common categories of polymer additives. Even within a specific category, such as flame retardants, there are numerous additive options available; the additive that is best for a given plastic depends heavily on the base polymer (to ensure compatibility) and the application of the final product.