Compounds/Additives/Etc in Resins and their purpose

[moldingppm]

Hello all.

I would like to start an informative thread about additives in resins, mostly about the types of additives/compounds/etc and what their purposes are.

Currently, the modifiers I know of are;

Mica:
Calcium:
Talc:
Glass: Adds toughness to parts
Heat Stabilization:


That's one ones I have on the top of my head. If anyone has anything to add or can add to what I already have, I will edit my post and add them.

I'd like to see some informative posts on this board, as there are many experienced molders within this community, and I feel we could help share info that we've all learned over the years that could help the current and future generations of molders.

[Qanalyist]

Antibac? An antibacterial additive for medical components?

[Airwinghma]

Greetings;

Sodium stearate, mold release
Zinc stearate, mold release
Capa, change melt flow

[molding]

Uv stabilizer

[rickbatey]

Flame retardants
Teflon for internal release
Teflon to allow items to slide on the molded part
Silicone for slip
Carbon fiber for static dissipation
Metal fibers for RF shielding/ static dissipation
BaS04 for sound deadening
Rick