How to choose additives for the extrusion of thermoplastic materials
Extrusion is one of the most widely used processing methods in the plastics industry: it enables thermoplastic materials to be processed continuously, making profiles, pipes, sheets, films and much more. It must be emphasised, however, that the quality of the final product and the efficiency of the process itself depend to a significant extent on […]
AGENDA – Polymer Additives Academy 2026
Thanks to the collaboration between Greenchemicals & Polichem, SUPSI University, KraussMaffei Extrusion and the Department of Energy – Politecnico di Milano, we are proud to announce the fourth edition of the Polymer Additives Academy, dedicated to all professionals and students in the plastics industry. As usual, it will be free of charge. The response we […]
Plastic additives: why Europe is worth looking to
At this point in time, discussing plastic additives inevitably involves considering prices. This is understandable: in a competitive market, the cost of raw materials is a significant factor, and for many operators, sourcing from outside Europe, particularly Asia, has long been a necessary choice for economic and availability reasons. However, in recent years, the quality […]
What are the differences between antistatic and flame retardant additives?
One of the most important values for us at Greenchemicals is training. This can be done in many different ways, from in-depth courses at the Academy to courses for the company team. Or, even more simply, by answering some of the questions we are asked at trade fairs, by email, or in person. For example, […]
What are the best plastic additives to improve heat resistance?
For those working in the plastics industry, ensuring product heat stability is essential. The aim is to prevent excessive stress in the material being processed and ensure it maintains stable mechanical and chemical properties. This is particularly critical in applications such as automotive under-bonnet components, electronic and electrical devices, pipes and fittings for hot fluids, […]
REINHOLDS: turning Tetra Pak® into a resource for halogen-free flame retardants
Alta Scuola Politecnica (ASP) and Greenchemicals are teaming up once again, following the recognition obtained last year with ORACLE, the project dedicated to food-grade XPS recycling that received the Best ASP Project Award 2024. This year, the new research challenge developed by students from Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino, together with our team, […]
Smart additives for a summer-safe polymer
We’re in the midst of summer, and the hot and sunny weather has made us reflect on the impact that sunlight and UV radiation can have on plastic materials. So, we thought this was the perfect time to talk about UV absorbers and HALS. HALS and UV absorbers: what is the right solution for you? […]
Real-world recycling: how additives make a difference
Every day we READ and TALK about plastic recycling. But what can we really DO about it? Across Europe, companies are racing to align with the EU Plastics Strategy 2018 and the more recent rules by the European Parliament and Council, aiming to reduce plastic packaging waste by 15% by 2040. Using more recycled material […]
WHY PLASTIC ISN’T THE PROBLEM
As we enter in 2025, our thoughts naturally turn to the future – thinking about social, economic and environmental friendly prospectives. In Greenchemicals team, we’ve decided to kick off the year by tackling a “hot” topic: the sustainability of plastics. We strongly believe plastic is in the end, an environmentally friendly material. We can bring […]
GREENCHEMICALS IN THE EUROPEAN PROJECT “PLANETS”
Greenchemicals is proud to announce its participation in PLANETS, an ambitious European project dedicated to developing safer and more sustainable alternatives for plasticizers, flame retardants and surfactants. This project, funded by the Horizon Europe programme with a budget of €14.5 million, aims to validate the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach proposed by the […]