Functional Materials

Polymer Additives, Fibers, Fillers, Stabilizers and More

Functional Polymer Materials

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Mitsui Plastics, Inc. sources and distributes high-quality functional polymers and additives for plastics manufacturers. If you don’t see exactly what you need here, we will provide a cost-effective, custom solution to meet your manufacturing needs. We do this by linking our global resources with your local requirements.

Stabilizers

  • Acid Scavenger/Absorber
  • Antioxidants
  • O2 Barrier
  • Tin Stabilizer/Heat Stabilizers

Engineered Polymers

  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS/T-ABS)
  • Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)
  • Polyamide (PA)
  • Specialty Alloys
  • Polyacetal (POM)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Polymethylpentene (PMP)
  • Polyphenylene Ester (PPE)
  • Cyclic Block Copolymer (CBC)
  • Specialty Polyurethanes (TPU)
  • Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Functional Modifiers

  • Impact Modifiers
  • Donors/Co-Catalyst
  • Tackifiers
  • Antistatic
  • Coupling Agents
  • Insecticide MB
  • Bittering Agent MB
  • Specialty Lubricant
  • Custom MB

Fibers, Fillers and Pigments

  • Flame Retardants
  • Anti-block
  • Pigment
  • Halloysite

Functional Fillers

  • Glass Fiber
  • Whisker Fillers
  • Bio-based Fillers
  • CaCO3
  • Mica Talc

Polymer Additives

  • Acid Absorber (HT)
  • Heat Stabilizers
  • Flame Retardants & Synergists
  • Anti-blocks
  • Antistatics
  • Fatty Acids
  • Metal Soaps
  • OPS

Acid Scavenger

Various

Our acid scavenger offerings range from different synthetic hydrotalcites to metallic soaps, including regular type hydrotalcite as well as dehydrated hydrotalcite. Our regular-type hydrotalcite is commonly used in polyolefin production. Our dehydrated hydrotalcite is used in production where higher processing temperature is needed. We also offer a zinc-type hydrotalcite. Our metallic soaps include calcium stearate, zinc stearate and magnesium stearate.

Additives and Others
Powder
  • Production of polypropylene and polyethylene
  • Production of rubber hoses
  • Component in masterbatch and masterbatch production
Polyolefin, Rubber, Masterbatch

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

ABS

ABS is a highly adaptable and useful thermoplastic that suits a variety of end markets. ABS resin combines strong mechanical performance with excellent physical appearance at an affordable price.

Engineering Thermoplastic
  • Electronics
  • Appliances
  • Medical devices
  • Painting
  • Plating
Automotive, Building & Construction, Consumer Goods, Medical

General-Purpose and High-Performance: Transparent, Chemical Resistant, High Heat, Glass Fiber Reinforced, Medical, Painting, Plating, Flame Retardant

Anti-Blocks

Various

Our anti-blocking material is a white powder with spherical particle shape and controlled particle size. The material is a synthetic sodium calcium aluminosilicate produced by the chemical modification of synthetic zeolite. It has excellent dispersibility and a refractive index close to resin, resulting in very high clarity and low haze. It also has very low oil absorption. This anti-block is also offered in masterbatch form.

Additives and Others
Powder
  • Anti-block in polyolefin film
  • Dispersant or base for foundations and creams
  • Matting agent
  • Polishing agent
  • Anti-block for film packaging
Polyolefin, Cosmetics, Paint & Coatings, Food Packaging

Anti-Microbial Masterbatch

Anti-Microbial MB

Our antimicrobial masterbatches are added to provide antimicrobial benefits at much lower costs than traditional metal-based products. Our technology is based on a sustainable, green, plant-based chemistry as opposed to traditional silver- or copper-based materials. Instead of killing microbes as metal-based technologies do, our product works to prevent the growth of microbes by blocking bacteria and fungi replication.

Modifiers & Masterbatch
Pellets
  • Appliances
  • Automotive
  • Single-use plastics
  • Textile
Packaging, Electronics & Appliances, Mobility, Fashion

Various carrier resins

Antioxidants

AO's

Mitsui Plastics offers antioxidant additives to the polymer industry, promoting stabilization and protecting against degradation to increase the lifespan of the polymer. Compatible with a wide variety of resins and production types, these highly effective materials are used in combination with other additives to achieve optimal polymer processing.

Additive
Powder
  • Polymer Production
  • Automotive
  • Packaging & Adhesives
  • Building & Construction
  • Wire & Cable

Biodegradation Additive

Anaerobic Decomposition

This biodegradation additive is offered as a masterbatch to transform non-biodegradable products into biodegradable ones. This product allows for a controlled rate of decomposition through a multi-step chemical process that ultimately results in byproducts of methane and carbon dioxide. The technology converts traditional plastics into a consumable form that can then be broken down by bacteria in the soil (into carbon dioxide, water, and humus).

A key drawback to compostable products is their short shelf life. With the use of our product, polymers have the benefit of a long shelf life that traditional single-use plastics have, but also be able to break down in a much shorter period of time (3 – 10 years versus hundreds of years). All the well-understood properties of polyolefins, polyesters and nylons are retained while also providing the added benefit of biodegradability.

Additives and Others
As masterbatch pellets in PE, PP, PA and PET carriers.
  • Single-use plastics
  • Single-use products 
Packaging, Circular Economy, Sustainability

Bittering Agent & Rodent Masterbatch

Bittering Agent/Rodent MB

Animal repellent masterbatches based in both polyolefin and TPU carriers. Nontoxic, nonhazardous and stable at high-heat temperatures, these masterbatches have proven effective due to ease of processing and success at repelling animals from essential polymer applications (such as transportation cabling).

Masterbatch & Modifier
As masterbatch pellets in PE, PP, & TPU carriers
Injection Molding, Extrusion
  • Rodenticide
Wire & Cable, Transportation, Building & Construction

Calcium Carbonate Concentrate

Calcium Carbonate Concentrate

These pelletized mineral concentrates contain up to 80% of a fine-ground, surface-treated calcium carbonate (CaCO3) combined with various polyolefin carrier resins. Composed of FDA-compliant materials, they are designed to improve the performance of polyethylene film, and sheet and coating applications. This high-quality CaCO3 allows for a greater percentage of filler in the resin compound thereby reducing costs, resulting in substantial savings vs. resin.

Key advantages include higher production rates; thermal properties modification; better extrudate stability; enhanced extrusion output due to easier output handling and converting; increased stiffness and impact strength; increased tear strength of LLDPE films; COF modification for easier converting and performance; improved printability, adhesion and seals strength.

Additives and Others
Pellets: 80% in LLDPE carrier, 80% in HDPE carrier.
Extrusion
  • Trash bags
  • Diapers
  • Film products
Consumer Goods, Compounding, Films

Coupling Agent

Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyolefin

Maleic-grafted polymer masterbatch improves bonding between the resin matrix and fillers to enhance the mechanical and physical properties of the end compound. This product is used with both glass fiber and natural/mineral-based fillers, as well as for compatibility among different resins. Mitsui Plastics also offers a range of MAH-grafted PE solutions for film tie layers, including enhanced bonding to aluminum, PET, etc.

Masterbatch & Modifer
Pellet
  • Glass fiber compounding
  • Talc compounding
  • Wood-plastic composite
  • Cable jacketing
  • LSZH compounding
  • PET compatibility
  • ABS compatibility
  • Impurity compatibility
  • Film tie layer
Automotive, Home Improvement, Wire & Cable, Recycling, Packaging

Custom Masterbatch

Custom MB

We represent a variety of custom compounders that offer a wide range of custom formulation masterbatch solutions that may include a combination of functional additives and color for a variety of different carrier resins and end-use applications.

Masterbatch & Modifier
Pellet
  • Interior and exterior auto components
  • Material handling in the chemical industry
  • Cosmetics, food, medical and industrial packaging
  • Pipe
  • Water fittings
  • Wire and cable
  • Connectors
Automotive, Chemical, Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics

Cyclic Block Copolymer

CBC

CBC has high UV-VIS transparency (especially in the 200 – 300nm range) and is fully hydrogenated and nonpolar, giving it excellent chemical resistance. Under Gamma and E-beam sterilization, CBC maintains its physical properties and transparency. CBC also has very low auto-fluorescence and birefringence, and is so low density that it even floats on water.

Engineered Resin
Neat Resin & Compounds
Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, Film Applications
  • Light guide plate
  • Vials
  • Prefilled syringes
  • Bioprocess bags
  • Microplates
  • Cuvettes
  • Microfluidic chips
  • Film
  • Baby Bottles
  • Sanitizers
  • Toothbrush disinfection
  • Water disinfection
Optical, Medical, Bio-Diagnostics, Packaging, Sterilization

Film Heat Seal Modifier

HSIT Modifier

This modifier can be used to modify the initiation temperatures for film sealing. The product’s lower melting point and melting point distribution result in increased low-temperature drawing and dimensional stability. Blending this material into the core layer of films helps to achieve an improvement in heat sealability, processability, softness and optical properties (transparency and gloss).

Target heat seal strength can be achieved at lower temperatures using this material, making it possible to design ultra low temperature processes, leading to cost reduction and line speed efficiency. On the flip side, for low temperature system constraints, a higher heat seal can be achieved through use of this material.

Masterbatch & Modifiers
  • Food packaging
  • Commodity packaging
  • Easy-peel films
  • Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)
  • Cast polypropylene (CPP)
  • Blown polypropylene
Packaging

Glass Fiber

GF

General and specialty glass fiber offerings for a variety of applications. Specialty fiber types include low-aspect ratio milled glass powder, flat glass fiber to reduce part warpage and improve mechanical properties and surface smoothness, and low-dielectric glass fiber to reduce transmission loss in electronic devices.

Filler
Fine Powder
  • Thin molded components
  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Oil & Gas
  • Building & Construction

Haptics Modifier

Touch & Feel

Mitsui Plastics offers various haptic modifiers for increased softness, and touch and feel properties. These custom-formulated additive systems are dispersed in proprietary polyolefin resins to increase hydrophobicity, improve processability, lower COF, increase scratch and mar resistance, and increase stress-whitening resistance. The technology modifies the hydrogen bonds within compounds to achieve the desired effects.

Masterbatch & Modifiers
  • Woven and nonwoven fibers
Fibers, Films, Injection Molded Parts

Impact Modifier

Various

We offer impact modifiers for both polyolefins and polyamides, supporting impact strength even at low temperatures. Resin modifiers for polyolefins can improve the toughness, impact and heat resistance of the polymer, and transparency of the final compound. With lower density, lower modulus and lower melting point vs. traditional polyolefins, these modifiers can be used to modify impact and softness in finished compounds. Acid-modified elastomers, with grades based in POE or EPDM, are well dispersed throughout nylon resin to prevent cracking and improve the durability of the polymer. Suitable for both filled and neat polyamide resins.

Masterbatch & Modifiers
Automotive, Packaging, Electronics, Building & Construction

Grades miscible with polyolefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene, 1-butene and polyamides. Mitsui Plastics works with customers to make a grade recommendation that balances cost with superior performance.

Insecticide Masterbatch

Insecticide MB

Our offerings for custom insecticide masterbatches are based in LDPE carrier and used to improve chemical and biological properties in agricultural film and netting. Using a lower concentration of insecticide in combination with a more efficient migration speed, this masterbatch creates cost savings while promoting a safer production environment. Insecticide masterbatches also have a higher heat resistance that allows for use in both LDPE and HDPE end applications.

Masterbatch & Modifiers
Masterbatch Pellets in LDPE carrier
Film Extrusion
  • Insecticides
Agriculture, Packaging

Nanocellulose

Nanocellulose

This functional filler system provides a variety of functionalities including, but not limited to, barrier improvements, structural reinforcement and light-weighting.

Functional Filler
  • PP compound
  • Tires
  • Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Film
  • Flexible packaging
Automotive, Chemical, Packaging

Polymer Modifier & MB

Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyolefin

Maleic-grafted polymer masterbatch improves bonding between the resin matrix and fillers to enhance the mechanical and physical properties of end compounds. Used with glass fiber and natural/mineral-based fillers, as well as for compatibility among different resins.

Coupling Agent
  • Glass fiber compounding
  • Talc compounding
  • Wood-plastic composite
  • Cable jacketing, LSZH compounding
  • PET compatibility
  • ABS compatibility
  • Impurity compatibility
  • Film tie layer
Automotive, Wire & Cable, Home Improvement, Recycling, Packaging

Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen Compounds

LSZH Compound

We offer custom low-smoke, zero-halogen compound solutions for the Wire & Cable market. Compounds are available in polymers such as PP, PE, EVA, POE, EPDM, TPE and TPU. We can develop a custom compound to meet manufacturers’ needs for flame rating, oil resistance, UV resistance, smoke density, cold impact and more.

Engineering Thermoplastic Compound
Pellets
  • Wire and cable
Transportation, Building & Construction, Electronics, Communications

Polybutylene Terephthalate

PBT

PBT resin demonstrates strong mechanical properties while maintaining dimensional stability. Due to excellent electrical resistance, PBT is commonly used in electrical applications where minimal energy absorption improves performance, as well as in automotive components where heat and chemical resistance is needed.

Engineered Thermoplastic
Pellets
Electronics, Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Goods

Flame Retardant (including Halogen-Free Options), Glass Fiber Filled with Loading up to 40%, Low Warp

Polycarbonate

PC

Polycarbonate resin combines strong impact properties with high transparency, making it useful for a wide variety of applications. Lightweight and highly processable, PC resin can be used for precision molding at a wide range of temperatures.

Engineered Thermoplastic
Pellets
Precision Molding
Automotive, Optics, Electronics, Industrial, Consumer Goods

General Purpose, High Flow, GF Reinforced, CF Reinforced, Flame Retardant, Low Yellowing, Weather Resistant

Polyethylene Terephthalate

PET

PET is a general-purpose thermoplastic polymer that belongs to the polyester family of polymers. Known for their excellent combination of properties such as mechanical, thermal, chemical resistance as well as dimensional stability, polyester resins are suitable for extruded applications that require clarity, toughness and consistent processing performance. PET can be alloyed and compounded with engineering resins. Polyester resins are low cost, withstand temperatures up to 80˚C, offer good wetting to glass fibers, have a relatively low shrinkage of 4%  ̶  8% during curing, and provide a linear expansion ranging from 100 – 200 x 10–6 K–1.

Engineered Thermoplastic
Pellets
Extrusion, Blow Molding
  • Food and beverage bottles and containers
  • Flexible food packaging
  • Thermal insulation
  • Clothing
  • Biaxially oriented PET film
  • Tape (magnetic, pressure-sensitive adhesive)
  • 3D printing filament
  • 3D printing plastic PETG
  • Alloy with engineering resins
  • Disposable packaging trays
  • Blister packs
  • Thin film solar cells
  • Waterproof barrier in undersea cables
Food Packaging, Consumer Goods, Automotive, Medical, Building & Construction, Electrical

General Purpose, High Flow, GF Reinforced, CF Reinforced, Flame Retardant, Low Yellowing, Weather Resistant

Poketone™

Polyketone

This novel polymer offers high abrasion resistance, strong chemical resistance and good dimensional stability. It is often used in high-abrasion-resistant applications.   

Engineered Thermoplastic
Pellets
  • Clips
  • Connectors
  • Headlamp components
  • Material handling
  • Cosmetics packaging
  • Water fittings
  • Faucet components
  • Irrigation
Automotive, Chemical, Packaging, Building & Construction, Electronics

General Purpose, High Flow, GF Reinforced, CF Reinforced, Flame Retardant, Low Yellowing, Weather Resistant

TPX™

Polymethylpentene (PMP)

With high heat resistance, this plastic resin is suitable for high-temperature applications. It features a low surface tension, second lowest compared to fluorine polymers, giving it excellent release-ability against various materials. It has a high chemical resistance compared with traditional polymers. TPX™ (PMP) has excellent transparency and high UV transmittance, comparable to that of glass. Its low density makes PMP ideal for applications requiring a light weight.  

Engineered Thermoplastic
  • Cosmetic bottles and tubes
  • Medical apparatuses, tubes and syringes
  • Scientific equipment and experimental apparatuses
  • Optical applications
  • Mandrels and sheaths
  • Food and cosmetic packaging
  • Plastic wrapping
Medical, Scientific, Hosing, Packaging

High, Low and Medium Modulus

Polyolefin Elastomer

POE

Polyolefin elastomer is a key functional modifier for a variety of polyolefin systems. This material has lower density, lower modulus, and a lower melting point vs. polyethylene or polypropylene. Due to these traits, POE is often used as an impact or softness modifier. Additionally, POE can be used in flexible products such as film. It has the ability to modify heat seal initiation temperatures (HSIT) as well as promote “easy-peel” properties.

Masterbatch & Modifier
Cast and Blown Film Extrusion, Blow Molding, Injection Molding, Foaming, Calendaring
  • Car bumpers
  • Side doors
  • Auto interior plastics
  • Hosing and jacketing
  • Food packaging
  • Easy-peel plastics
  • Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)
  • Shoe soles
  • Shoe foam
Automotive, Wire & Cable, Packaging, Consumer Goods

Wide range of grades based in different polyolefin systems for best compatibility and application.

Polyolefin Waxes

PO Waxes

Mitsui Plastics offers antioxidant additives to the polymer industry, promoting stabilization and protecting against degradation to increase the lifespan of the polymer. Compatible with a wide variety of resins and production types, these materials are highly effective and used with a combination of other additives to achieve optimal polymer processing.

Masterbatch & Modifiers
  • Nylon
  • PVC
  • Color/pigments
  • Masterbatch
  • Rubber
  • Coatings
  • Wire and cable
Wire & Cable, Coatings

Polyoxymethylene

POM/Acetal

Engineering thermoplastic used in precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction and excellent dimensional stability. POM is characterized by its high strength, hardness and rigidity to −40°C. POM is intrinsically opaque white, due to its high crystalline composition, but it is available in all colors. POM has a density of 1.410 – 1.420 g/cm3. POM is tougher than ABS and available in bright translucent colors, and is not paintable.

Engineered thermoplastic
  • Fuel tank
  • Pipes, tubes and profiles
  • Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Bottle blow molding
  • Film and flexible packaging
  • Gears, sliding and guiding elements
  • Housing parts
  • Springs, chains, screws, nuts
  • Fan wheels
  • Pump parts
  • Valve bodies
  • Insulators, bobbins, connectors for electronic devices
  • Automotive components, power windows and door locks
  • Model railway parts and other hobby gear
  • Insulin pen, metered dose inhalers
  • Milk pumps, coffee spigots, filter housings, food conveyors
  • Furniture hardware, locks, handles, hinges
  • Aerosol cans, vehicle tanks
  • Zippers
  • Musical instrument components
Automotive, Building & Construction, Chemical, Packaging, Mechanical, Electrical, Consumer Goods, Medical, Food & Beverage, Furniture, Sports, Clothing

Scratch and Mar Resistance Masterbatch

Scratch & Mar Resistant MB

Scratch- and mar-resistant additive MB is added to various applications to improve the surface of plastic parts. This technology allows for two significant improvements — process aid and high-performance lubrication. When tested by both Five Finger Scratch and Erichsen, products with our additive incorporated show lower ∆L values compared to those without. Adding our product also improves flow properties in filled TPO compounds, enhances wear resistance, improves mold release and increases the ability to pass automotive fogging tests.

Masterbatch & Modifiers
  • Car bumpers
  • Side doors
  • Auto interior plastics
  • Hosing and jacketing
Automotive, Wire & Cable

Available in all major TPO carriers. We offer both standard masterbatch grades as well as modified new generations of technology that incorporate tailored, reactively modified UHMW polysiloxane for high performance and durability applications. These new generation masterbatches add increased value and the ability to replace other expensive additives to provide a comprehensive all-in-one product.

Silane External Donors for Polyolefin Co-Catalyst

Silane External Donors for PO Co-Catalyst

Our silane external donor offerings include C Donor, D Donor and DI Donor (P Donor). These external donors are used in polypropylene production and provide very high isotacticity and good hydrogen response.

Additives & Others
  • Co-catalyst in polypropylene production
Polyolefins

Slip Agent and COF Reduction

Various

Slip agent is used in various applications to modify the coefficient of friction. We offer several options, including convenient masterbatch forms in a wide variety of carrier resins. This technology allows for unique benefits such as improved polymer processability, nonmigratory behavior, stable COF over broad temperature ranges and processing conditions, and increased scratch and mar resistance. We have both traditional amide-based products as well as siloxane-based materials.

Traditional film migratory additives have been overdesigned for lower than necessary COF due to COF changes with temperature and speed. However, this does not occur with our product, so films can be designed correctly for the end application.

Additives & Others
Grades are available in over 40 carrier resins
  • Food packaging
  • Films
  • Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)
Packaging

Standard masterbatch grades and modified new generations of technology that incorporate tailored, reactively modified actives for high-performance, high-durability applications, and anti-block or increased anti-transfer properties. These new generation masterbatches add increased value and the ability to replace other expensive additives to provide a comprehensive all-in-one product.

Specialty Lubricants

Various

Our line of specialty lubricants includes erucamide, siloxanes and specialty metallic soaps. Our specialty metallic soaps use different fatty acids that allow for increased dispersion and lubricity. The specialty metallic soaps improve mold-release and MFR, and they reduce die buildup and cycle time during processing. These specialty metallic soaps are used in plastic production, rubber production, paint and pigment production, as well as in many other applications.

Our erucamide and siloxane products offer unique benefits such as improved polymer processability, nonmigratory behavior, stable COF over broad temperature ranges and processing conditions, and increased scratch and mar resistance. Compounds filled with our products have shown increased flow properties and lubricity, allowing for improved mold release and enhanced wear resistance.

  • Dispersant and lubricant/processing aid in polyolefin production
  • Lubricant/processing aid in elastomer production
  • Lubricant/processing aid in production of engineering plastics such as nylon and polyester
  • Food packaging and films
Polyolefin, Rubber, Engineering Plastics, Packaging

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

UHMW-PE

UHMW-PE is a fine material with spherical particles for use in coatings, lubricants, and polyolefin and polyamide compounding. This material contributes to improved dispersion when mixed with other fillers, and adds improved lubrication, scratch and impact resistance to the final polymeric compound.

Engineered Thermoplastic
Pellets
Injection Molding
Fiber, Medical, Building & Construction, Automotive

Particle Sizes Ranging from 10 to 30 Microns 

Ultra High Molecular Weight Siloxane

UHMW Siloxane

Ultra high molecular weight siloxane is primarily used as a slip or COF modifier in various applications and comes in a convenient masterbatch form available in a wide variety of carrier resins. This technology allows for unique benefits such as improved polymer processability, nonmigratory behavior, stable COF over broad temperature ranges and processing conditions, increased scratch and mar resistance, excellent print and paint adhesion, and increased thermal stability.

Traditional film migratory additives have been overdesigned for lower than necessary COF due to COF changes with temperature and speed. However, this does not occur with UHMW-siloxane, so films can be designed correctly for the end application.

Engineered Thermoplastic
Pellets
  • Car bumpers
  • Side doors
  • Auto interior plastics
  • Hosing and Jacketing
  • Food packaging
  • Films
  • Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)
Automotive, Wire & Cable, Packaging

We also offer both standard masterbatch grades as well as modified new generations of technology that incorporate tailored, reactively modified UHMW polysiloxane for high-performance, high-durability applications, anti-block or increased anti-transfer properties. These new generation masterbatches add increased value and ability to replace other expensive additives to provide a comprehensive all-in-one product. Grades are available in over 40+ carrier resins.

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