“Quality Products from Quality Manufacturers”
Established in 2006, Addi-Tec became the fourth member of the Chemlink Group of companies, now part of the HARKE GROUP. Based in Manchester, Addi-Tec presents a sophisticated range of performance chemicals to the Plastics and the Paints and Coatings industries.
By accessing high quality products from leading producers of performance chemicals and by utilising extensive in-house expertise in formulation and problem solving, Addi-Tec aims to be the additive supplier of choice to the Paints, Coatings and Plastics Processing Industries.
Additives for the Plastics Processing Industry
The high quality products supplied by Addi-Tec include:
- PVC heat stabilisers
- UV stabilisers
- Optical brighteners
- Antioxidants
- Biocides
- Antistatic agents
- Rheology modifiers for PVC plastisol
- Air-release additives
- De-foamers
Performance chemicals for Paints and Coatings
Addi-Tec supply a wide range which includes:
- Biocides
- Preservatives
- Thickeners/rheology modifiers
- De-foamers
- Anti-foaming agents
- Flame retardants
- Antistatic agents
- UV stabilisers
- Optical brighteners
- Dispersing agents
- Emulsifiers
Important examples of available products include:
Lastab DC 1921 – a ptbba free, liquid Barium/zinc stabiliser for semi-rigid and flexible PVC. The product combines excellent colour hold and good long-term heat stability with good plate-out resistance.
Lastab CP 876 – designed primarily for stabilisation of flooring wear layer, this high quality liquid Ca/Zn stabiliser offers outstanding colour hold and clarity.
Lastab DP 767 S – a highly efficient liquid Ba/Zn stabiliser formulated without phenol or phenolic species. It is a low emission product designed to meet the stringent demands of the PVC flooring market.
Lubex 200 – a low volatility product combining antistatic performance with effective viscosity depressing action.
Lubex 600 – a Nonyl phenol free, low volatility viscosity depressant of great efficiency.
Polygel W30 – is an acrylic, associative thickener/dispersing agent for paints/coatings. Rheology offered is slightly pseudoplastic.
Optiblanc PL – is a solid benxoaxazole based optical brightener which finds application primarily in can and coil coatings.
Alvinox FB – an effective primary antioxidant which finds use in polyester, hot-melt adhesives and other polymer systems.
Technical services
Either directly via our own laboratories or in close co-operation with our Principals, Addi-Tec can provide a high level of technical support.
Product Sourcing
Having trouble tracking down a chemical? Addi-Tec, through our worldwide contacts and chemical data bases offer an extensive sourcing service. Please contact us for details.
Sampling
Addi-Tec also offer a comprehensive sampling facility. Our sample stock is constantly updated to cope with the essential demand for product trials.
Micro Testing
We are now able to offer a full microbiological testing service from contamination checks to full EP challenge testing, and advice on the most appropriate preservative system for your products.
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