What is a UV & Light Stabilizer?

We produce advanced engineering grade light and UV stabilizer systems to prevent photo-oxidative degradation caused by exposure of plastic products to the sunlight spectrum and especially harmful ultraviolet radiation. To break the destructive effect of sunlight, we combine UV absorber components that absorb harmful rays by converting them into heat energy with HALS technologies that instantly trap free radicals emerging during the photo-oxidation process in a synergistic formulation.

These advanced formulas developed in our production facilities stop the breaking of polymer chains at the cellular level, completely eliminating problems such as yellowing, chalking, dullness, hair-line cracking, and loss of mechanical strength. In all applications requiring superior light fastness and outdoor durability, from agricultural greenhouse films to stadium seats, exterior claddings to automotive parts, we offer professional protection shields that preserve the structural integrity of the polymer for years.

Recommended Dosage

Standard outdoor plastic parts and general use: 1.0% - 2.0%
Thin-walled packaging and medium-term outdoor durability: 1.5% - 3.0%
Greenhouse films, stadium seats, and parts exposed to heavy climatic conditions: 3.0% - 5.0%

Applications and Effects on the Final Product

Applications / Application Areas

Agricultural film (greenhouse covers, mulch and silage films) and irrigation pipes
Automotive exterior surfaces (bumpers, grilles, mirrors and exterior trim parts)
Outdoor furniture, stadium seats and children's playgrounds
Tarpaulins, shade nets, PP raffia sacks and Big-Bags
Water storage solutions (polyethylene water tanks) and synthetic fibers / artificial turf

Affected Properties / Effects on the Final Product (What Does UV Degradation Affect?)

Molecular weight: Stops free radicals formed by the sun's UV rays from breaking polymer chains (photo-oxidation).
Impact resistance: Prevents plastics left outdoors from becoming brittle and breaking under a slight impact.
Elongation at break: Prevents films, sacks and fibers from disintegrating and fibrillating in the sun and losing their elasticity.
Gloss: Preserves surface gloss by eliminating micro-cracks forming on the surface and chalking.
Color: Prevents colors from fading, whitening or yellowing in sunlight, preserving their first-day appearance for years.

Effect on the Process and Production Line

Offers special carrier options that do not cause water carry-over into the water bath on thin-micron film and raffia lines.
Provides long warranty periods with special HALS/UV combinations resistant to agrochemicals (pesticides and sulfur).

UV & Light Stabilizer