PALSGAARD
Anti-fouling additive for PP, PE polymerisation / Material replaces ethoxylated amines
 The additive is to be officially unveiled at the K 2022 trade fair in October (Photo: Palsgaard) |
Danish plant-based polymer additive manufacturer Palsgaard (Juelsminde; www.palsgaard.com) said it has introduced a plant-based, food-grade anti-fouling additive for the polypropylene and polyethylene polymerisation processes.
The Einar 981 material was developed as a solution for polyolefin suppliers seeking to serve converters and brand owners who want to avoid ethoxylated amines, according to the supplier.
The material is said to eliminate static build-up during polymerisation and prevent fouling of the reactor wall to help PP and PE producers maintain the cooling efficiency of the reactor. The product provides high anti-fouling efficiency at low concentration (100-300 ppm) without any negative effects on catalyst mileage, productivity, or final polymer performance, the company noted.
Einar 981 is supplied as a clear, easy-to-pump liquid for use in existing dosing systems, the supplier said, adding that the product, approved for non-toxic food contact, is a drop-in, regulatory-compliant solution for ethoxylated amines and a more efficient alternative to sorbitan monooleates. The material’s active compound is a polyglycerol ester (PGE) blend of fatty acids derived from RSPO certified sustainable palm oil, according to the producer.
Einar 981 is made in a CO2-neutral facility and will be introduced officially at K 2022 in October, Palsgaard added.
Related: Danish plant-based additives producer adds capacity
The Einar 981 material was developed as a solution for polyolefin suppliers seeking to serve converters and brand owners who want to avoid ethoxylated amines, according to the supplier.
The material is said to eliminate static build-up during polymerisation and prevent fouling of the reactor wall to help PP and PE producers maintain the cooling efficiency of the reactor. The product provides high anti-fouling efficiency at low concentration (100-300 ppm) without any negative effects on catalyst mileage, productivity, or final polymer performance, the company noted.
Einar 981 is supplied as a clear, easy-to-pump liquid for use in existing dosing systems, the supplier said, adding that the product, approved for non-toxic food contact, is a drop-in, regulatory-compliant solution for ethoxylated amines and a more efficient alternative to sorbitan monooleates. The material’s active compound is a polyglycerol ester (PGE) blend of fatty acids derived from RSPO certified sustainable palm oil, according to the producer.
Einar 981 is made in a CO2-neutral facility and will be introduced officially at K 2022 in October, Palsgaard added.
Related: Danish plant-based additives producer adds capacity
12.07.2022 Plasteurope.com [250706-0]
Published on 12.07.2022