06-Apr-17 A new heat and light shield to address strengthening OEMs' requirements in automotive interiors has been introduced by Clariant. AddWorks ATR 146 aims to create longer-lasting aesthetics and a healthier environment inside future vehicles due to reduced Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). Soon commercially available, AddWorks ATR 146 is a new low dosage, sulfur-free stabilizer for filled Polypropylene (TPO) compounds used in interior applications. It offers the automotive industry unmatched high performance and reduced VOC emissions in a single solution that goes even beyond current OEMs' standard requirements in heat stability.
Properties and Applications of AddWorks ATR 146
* Proven to deliver exceptional heat stability to TPO compounds,
* No surface cracking reported after 700 hours and beyond @ 150°C
* It displays excellent light stability performance that protects long term against discoloration.
* The outstanding UV and heat protection, plus high resistance to extraction media like water or detergents
* Enables typical TPO-based parts such as dashboards to maintain their aesthetics for longer than with traditional stabilizers
AddWorks ATR 146 has high compatibility with the PP polymer and high intrinsic stability. Emilie Meddah, Global Segment Leader for Automotive Applications at Clariant, comments: "Today, over 50% of plastics in vehicle interiors are made of polypropylene. With AddWorks ATR 146, we are excited to offer Tier Ones and OEMs the opportunity to go beyond the most stringent requirements for heat stability, light stability and VOC emissions with a low dosage solution. Such advanced performance responds precisely to the emerging trend in the segment for durability and lower VOC environments, setting the new benchmark for the next generation of automotive interiors."
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