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Plastics Compounding 101: Additives
Plastic additives are materials added during the manufacturing process that provide optimal performance of the material when molded and put into use. They’re also used to modify the characteristics of the polymer to achieve a certain performance from the plastic for a specific purpose.
Star Plastics Recycled Plastic Materials Receive Third-Party Validation
Star Plastics receives validation for use of certified recycled plastic in compounded product line from UL Environment.
Plastics Compounding 101: Comparing Thermoplastic Materials
A thermoplastic is a plastic polymer that is moldable at elevated temperatures and solidifies upon cooling. It can be heated to its melted point, cooled, and reheated again without degradation.
Plastics Compounding 101: The Art & Science of Custom Plastic Compounding
Plastic compounding is the process of taking basic, raw plastic material and customizing it with various additives to achieve color, property and performance requirements.
New Cold Temperature Impact Polycarbonate at Star
This UL certified PC can withstand extreme temperatures, provides superior impact, and has elevated RTI’s needed for outdoor electrical applications.
Need Materials for Healthcare Applications in Support of the Fight Against COVID-19?
To help in the efforts against COVID-19, the Star team has put together a list of standard products focused on healthcare applications. These plastic compounds cut across our entire material product line, including: ABS FR, ABS GP, PC FR, PCABS FR and HIPS. Many of...