Additives


Plastics can contain additives: auxiliaries added to optimize material properties. They can aid production, processing or the properties of the plastic itself. Examples include anti-block, anti-condensation/anti-fog, antioxidants, colorants and fillers (see also “filler”). 

Category

Plastic

Links, sources

Pocketbook Packaging, pp. 359, 360.

Related terms

Colorant / Varnish / Filler / Carbon black