A place in the sun: Ampacet light stabilizers protect outdoor products

UVProtect This line of ultraviolet (UV) light stabilizers from Ampacet is designed to extend the life of polyolefins used in outdoor products, such as playground equipment, furniture and vehicles. Polymers exposed to sunlight and severe weather conditions can degrade, leading to deterioration of physical and mechanical properties, such as loss of elongation and tensile strength, discoloration and cracking.   

What’s new? The UVProtect line of UV stabilizers. 

Benefits Dramatically extended life for plastic items with long-term exposure to UV radiation. According to Ampacet, UVProtect light stabilizers outperform commonly used hindered amine light stabilizers, achieving similar results with half the additive content and enabling a reduction of the letdown ratio for better process control.  

Ampacet Corp., Tarrytown, N.Y., 914-631-6600, www.ampacet.com