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SYLOBLOC®
Antiblocking and Processing Aids for Plastic



In the plastic foil processing industry, preventing layers of polymer film from sticking together (so-called “blocking”) and an improved surface structure which results in improved scratch-resistance are of the utmost importance to processors and producers alike.

Both can be achieved most effectively by using SYLOBLOC® silica gel antiblocking agents, while maintaining desired optical properties.

Compared to other types of antiblocking agents, particularly natural products, significant advantages can be achieved by using synthetic silica gels.

The advantages of SYLOBLOC® silica include:

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  • High efficiency - only low concentrations are needed to attain desired effects
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  •  Excellent dispersibility
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  •  Delivers films with high clarity
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  •  Complies with FDA and BGA regulations for food contact
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  •  Non-toxic, synthetic amorphous silica, purity exceeding 99%
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  • Consistently reproducible product quality

Combinations of silica and organic additives, such as fatty acid amides, are also part of the SYLOBLOC® family. Characteristics such as porosity, average particle size, and number of organic additives can be adapted to suit specific applications.

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