Plastic Additives Specification Template - Colorado Sun Inc

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Comprehensive specification template for plastic additives covering stabilizers, colorants, fillers, flame retardants, and processing aids. Includes regulatory compliance requirements, dosage parameters, and performance criteria for polymer formulation professionals.

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Additive Type

Chemical Name

CAS Number

Primary Function

Compatible Polymers

Regulatory Status

Physical Form

Active Content (%)

Melting Point (°C)

Density (g/cm³)

Max Moisture (%)

Dosage Range (phr)

Processing Temperature (°C)

Mixing Requirements

Dispersion Method

Storage Conditions

Primary Performance

Secondary Benefits

Test Methods

Performance Metric 1

Target 1

REACH Status

FDA Status

FDA Section

EU Food Contact

RoHS Compliance

Incoming Tests

In-Process Controls

Final Product Tests

COA Requirements

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Additive Identification & Classification

UV Stabilizer - Benzotriazole derivative (CAS: 3846-71-7) Function: UV protection for polyolefins Polymer Compatibility: PE, PP, PVC Regulatory Status: FDA approved, REACH compliant Supplier: {{supplierName}} | Contact: {{supplierContact}}

Technical Specifications

Physical Form: White powder Active Content: 98.5% Melting Point: 158-162°C Density: 1.35 g/cm³ Moisture Content: 0.5% max Particle Size (D50): {{particleSize}} μm Purity: {{purity}}% min

Processing Parameters

Recommended Dosage: 0.1-0.5 phr Processing Temperature Range: 180-220°C Mixing Requirements: High-speed mixing 5-10 minutes Dispersion Method: Dry blend or masterbatch Storage Conditions: Cool, dry place <25°C Shelf Life: {{shelfLife}} months

Performance Requirements

Primary Performance: UV protection >2000 hours QUV-A Secondary Benefits: Thermal stability, low volatility Test Methods: ASTM D4459, ASTM G154 Performance Targets: - Color retention: ΔE < 3 after 1000h - {{performanceMetric2}}: {{target2}} - {{performanceMetric3}}: {{target3}}

Regulatory Compliance

REACH Registration: Pre-registered, >1000 t/y FDA Approval: Approved for food contact (21 CFR 178.2010) EU Food Contact: 10/2011 compliant UL Recognition: {{ulRecognition}} RoHS Compliance: Compliant, no restricted substances Additional Certifications: {{additionalCerts}}

Quality Control & Testing

Incoming Inspection: Visual, moisture, purity In-Process Controls: Temperature monitoring, mix time Final Product Testing: Dispersion quality, performance testing Certificate of Analysis: All specified parameters with limits Sampling Plan: {{samplingPlan}} Out-of-Spec Protocol: {{oosProtocol}}

When to Use This Template

•Specifying UV stabilizers for outdoor polyolefin applications
•Defining flame retardant requirements for electrical housings
•Setting calcium carbonate filler specifications for cost reduction
•Documenting antioxidant systems for polypropylene automotive parts
•Establishing processing aid requirements for PVC profile extrusion
•Creating colorant specifications for injection molded consumer goods