Great Lakes Chemical Corporation introduces new polymer additives

Great Lakes Chemical Corporation has expanded its portfolio of polymer additives with the Clearlite NU 004 nucleating agent and NU 005 nucleating and clarifying agent .

Clearlite NU 004 is a micronized, sodiumbenzoate-based product that increases the overall crystallization rate of semi-crystalline polymers like polypropylene, polyamide and polyester, promising productivity gains and improved mechanical and physical properties. Clearlite NU 005 is a sorbitol-based product that also acts as a clarifying agent, reducing haze and increasing polymer transparency.

Other nucleating agents will be unveiled in the "near future," the company says.