SpecialChem4Polymers

What is the aim of specialchem4polymers.com?
Our website provides professionals from the plastics, rubber and thermosets industry (resin suppliers, additives suppliers, compounders / masterbatchers, processors, OEMs) with a comprehensive platform offering technical resources focused on polymer additives and colors . Whether you need technical information / data, or expert advice to assist with product development, you will find your solution within SpecialChem's wide range of technical services, problem solving resources, and information providing tools.

What services do SpecialChem offer?
Our services help professionals from the polymer industry at each step of their product development projects and day-to-day operations:

1) To facilitate your search for additives and colorants for polymers -related information, sourcing raw materials, and staying up-to-date with the latest developments, we have developed "Resources" zone, where you will find a comprehesive range of "self-help" features:

Additives Database - more than 10 000 TDS searchable by your own criteria
Technical Articles - articles focused on Additives & Colors for Polymers topics, summarizing important industry issues. Our experts compile the information for you!
Latest Industry News / Upcoming Events - news about trends and developments / complete list of the major Additives & Colors for Polymers events
New Product Lounge - technical information about new additives & pigments just coming to the market
Glossary - more than 200 additives, colors and polymers-related terms explained in a comprehesible way

2) Technical features offered in the TechCenter, including free expert advice, will actively advise you whether you are developing a new formulation / application or need to solve a technical problem. Our services and features address a wide range of polymer additives & colors related issues:

TechDirect - An on-line Technical Assistance service provided by experts, for free.
Additives & Colors Centers - Understand the chemistry, principles of action, applications and performances of additives and pigments. Learn how they can help solve your technical problems.
Webseminars - A free real-time, online event given by renowned industry experts.

3) My SpecialChem is your personal area allowing you to manage efficiently website content of your interest (datasheet and articles), and your exchanges with experts.

My Library - In this area you can store Technical Datasheets, Articles or WebSeminars of interest for you.
Message Box - An area where you can easily access all your exchanges (TechDirects, Requests for Information) with SpecialChems experts.

Who are your services targeted at
The services on this website were designed specifically for professionals from the plastics, rubber and thermosets industry (resin producers, additives producers, compounders, masterbatchers, processors, OEMs) who use / specify additives or pigments. However, any professional within the polymer industry interested in modifying properties in oder to suit a specific end-product, can benefit from the information and services we provide.

How much do charge for the use of your services?
SpecialChem's services are completely free of charge. The only thing you need to do to access / use them is to register.

I am looking for information about a specific type of additive / color...
Visit Additives and Colors Centers to access technical and applicative knowledge about a specific additive or color type.

Use TechDirect for free and fast expert advice. TechDirect is a technical assistance bringing you advice from one of our 150 experts. All you need to do is to submit your question by clicking here. You will receive the first advice within 48 hours.

I am searching for a product datasheet, information about FDA approval or other technical data...
Use our Additives Database to find a product datasheet to access essential product information. Then use the TechDirect service to receive further specific information or request a sample (if service available for the product).

Don't forget that you can store the datasheet in your personal Library (My Library) and keep it there for future consultation.

I am searching for a replacement for the additive / color which I currently use.
Use TechDirect to find the right product replacement for your specific formulation or system. All you need to do is to describe your current situation and indicate who you wish to target. Our experts will contact you with their best solution.

I need to compile technical information for a future polymer additive / color product development project
Visit the TechCenter to get complete insight into solutions, effects or polymer performance properties brought by the use of additives or colors. The TechCenter's comprehensive features, e.g. Additives and Colors Centers, provide a wealth of applicative and technical data, searchable by specific effect, polymer type or final application or conversion mode ( Shortcuts).

What does "Rotational Molding" (or other term) mean?
To help you to understand basic terms related to the plastic industry, we have developed a Glossary containing more than 200 terms. To find the definition of the term that you do not understand, go to the Glossary and select the first letter of the word.

I have a question relating to standards and approvals / testing.
Submit your question via TechDirect. One of our experts will quickly provide you with the best answer.

Can I place an order on your website?
No, contrary to the numerous websites available today, specialchem4polymers.com is not a market place. It is a unique, neutral platform, providing solutions and expertise for Additives & Colors for Polymers