Questions and answers about polymer compounds

A polymer compound is a modified polymer material containing fillers, stabilizers, plasticizers, and other components. All this is done so that the compound acquires specific properties: for example, resistance to ultraviolet, heat resistance, impact toughness, or scratch resistance.

Compounds, rather than basic raw materials, are used where exact compliance with project requirements is needed: in the automotive industry, electronics, construction, and household appliance manufacturing.

Compounding is a process where various ingredients (fillers, modifiers, dyes, etc.) are added to the base polymer to obtain the desired characteristics.

As a result, a material is obtained ready for use in production: it meets the requirements for mechanics, heat resistance, aesthetics, and other parameters.

There are two main types of compounds:

The basic raw material is just a workpiece. It doesn't take into account the specifics of your task. Compounds allow obtaining a material adapted to the operating conditions:

Practically in all industries where plastic is used:

It depends on the requirements. For example:

• resistance to scratches
• frost resistance
• bending modulus
• fire resistance
• surface color and texture
• compliance with the standards of GMW and others

In the UzAuto CEPLA laboratory, we can develop a recipe for your project and verify it for compliance.