In this position paper, the spi bioplastics division outlines the issues and questions. Provisional list of additives used in plastics this provisional list of additives for use in plastic food contact materials and articles contains those additives for which a valid petition has been received by 31 december 2006. Basf provides additives such as thermal stabilizers that enable plastics to reliably cope with the industrys challenges from processing to the whole lifetime of the final plastic parts. Pdf an overview of chemical additives present in plastics. Polyvinyl chloride, used for cling wrap, plastic squeeze bottles, cooking oil and peanut butter containers, and detergent and window cleaner bottles. An overview of chemical additives present in plastics. Food and health program smart plastics guide healthier.
High density polyethylene, used in opaque plastic milk and water jugs, bleach, detergent and shampoo bottles, and some plastic bags. The additives for polymer formulation are commonly found in several forms, either in solid powders. Eu directive 90128ec for monomers and additives for plastics intended for food. These additives are not authorised at community level. Oecd series on emission scenario documents, number 3 emission. The plastics industry trade association degradable additives 3 on the topic of degradable additives, the spi bioplastics division formally updates its 20 position paper.
Stabilizers, processing aids, plasticizers, fillers, reinforcements, colorants for thermoplastics, 1988, r. Our global plastics world supported by additives from evonik. The plastics industry trade association 3 ppg and polyamide 6 pa by in situ block copolymer formation can be called fusion bonding. Since the first edition of this book was published, there have been wideranging developments, covering chemistry and formulation of new and more efficient additive systems and the safer use of additives, both by processors in the factory and, in the wider field, as they affect the general public. The polymers used in plastics are generally harmless. Establishing the provisional list of additives used in. In order of total volume used, these monomeric additives may be classified as follows. The most commonly used additives in plastics and plastic packaging mostly.
Additives and potss create complications in all stages of plastics lifecycle. Establishing an overview of confirmed plastic additives. In some cases an additive may be encountered in a variety of polymers for a wide range of end uses, for example certain antioxidants. Part of the polymer science and technology series book series pols, volume 1. Chapter 14 emissions of additives from plastics in the. Maleated polymers can be prepared directly by polymerization or by modification during compounding via the reactive extrusion process.
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