Plastic has become an essential material in virtually every aspect of modern day life. Recent advances
in plastic manufacturing and processing have led to ever more applications in which plastics replace
other materials such as glass, metal, paper and wood.
Plastic generally ages rapidly under the effects of light, oxygen and heat,
leading to:
Loss of strength, stiffness of flexibility Discoloration Scratching and loss of gloss
This Antioxidants Center is designed to help you learn more about the degradation
of plastic due do oxygen and heat - and how to combat it by using antioxidants.
Just click on any of the topics in the left column to start.
Loss of strength, stiffness of flexibility
