Discover the Potential of Modifying Additives
Game-Changing Additives
Breakthrough technologies that transform plastics into materials with exceptional properties.
Modifying additives play a key role in enhancing the physicochemical, mechanical, and functional properties of plastics, adapting them to the demands of modern industry and consumers.
The ADDI PRO additive line from GM Color offers advanced solutions that enhance the strength, efficiency, and quality of finished products.
These additives help optimize production processes and reduce costs, while also supporting environmental sustainability.
Why choose Addi Pro? Here's what you get.
- Precise adjustment of the mechanical and physical properties of plastics
- Production support: enhanced efficiency and material strength
- Quality and reliability: each additive undergoes rigorous testing and quality control
- Individual approach: product customization based on specific customer requirements
- Eco-friendly solutions: environmentally safe products
From automotive to packaging — our additives deliver top performance wherever they’re applied.
ADDI-PRO is:
- a broad range of ready-to-use additives designed to work with most polymers on the market.
- custom solutions such as combi-masterbatches that combine active ingredients with selected pigments and dyes to meet specific customer requirements.
The GM Color team of experts provides comprehensive technical support and guidance in selecting the best solution for your production.
Modifying additives
Slip agents
Slip additives are a key solution for optimizing the production process by reducing friction during material processing. They also enable the modification of surface properties of components, improving both product quality and production efficiency.
Stable and efficient film production
Reduced coefficient of friction
Improved material flow
Easier demolding of parts
Enhanced visual quality of components
Antiblocking additives
Plastic films tend to stick together, which can complicate the opening of film sleeves and cause issues during film winding on rolls. Antiblock additives effectively eliminate this phenomenon, improving both production and end-use processes.
Prevention of film blocking during and after production
Optimization of the production process
No impact on optical properties
No negative impact on mechanical properties
Anti-static additives
The generation of electrostatic charges during friction or material contact poses a challenge that can disrupt production processes and affect the functional properties of plastic products.
Antistatic additives effectively eliminate material charging, improving both production
efficiency and final product quality.
Elimination of excessive dust buildup on parts
Prevention of pellet static in feeders, dosing systems, and during storage
Protection against electrostatic discharges
Possibility of combining with color masterbatches and other additives (combi-batches)
Antioxidant additives
Plastics are susceptible to oxidation caused by both light exposure and elevated temperatures. As a result, over time or even during processing, plastics may lose their mechanical properties and their surface may deteriorate visibly. Antioxidants effectively counteract these phenomena, protecting the material during both processing and end use.
Prevention of mechanical property loss
Protection against yellowing, hazing, surface cracking, and gloss loss
No burning or material degradation during processing
Possibility of combining with color masterbatches and other additives (combi-batches)
Process additives
Process additives are designed for the most demanding manufacturing operations.
They are used in blown and cast film extrusion, pipe extrusion, and injection blow molding.
These additives improve processing flow and ensure high-quality end products.
Prevention of buildup on the die head
Elimination of the “shark skin” effect
Reduction of gel formation
Improved surface quality
Gloss enhancement
Reduction of pressure and temperature in the extrusion process
Easier color changes
UV stabilisers
Plastics exposed to outdoor conditions are subject to the effects of weather phenomena, primarily sunlight. Natural sunlight causes irreversible degradation of polymers. Ensuring long-term usability of the product requires the use of UV stabilizers, which protect the material from premature degradation.
Protects against UV degradation, extending the usability and lifespan of products.
Helps maintain the color and appearance of the product.
Reduces the formation of surface cracks.
Can be combined with colorants and other additives to create combi-batches.
UV Barriers
Sunlight can lead to the degradation of sensitive products such as food, cosmetics, or chemical liquids.
UV barriers effectively protect the contents of packaging by blocking harmful UV radiation, ensuring longer shelf life and the preservation of product properties.
Ensuring excellent optical properties
Protection of package contents against UV degradation
Enabling the use of transparent packaging
Safe solutions without benzotriazole
Gloss enhancement
Reduction of pressure and temperature in the extrusion process
Possibility of giving the packaging a blue or green tint through the use of a combibatch
Chemical foaming agents
Foaming agents decompose under high temperature, releasing gas bubbles. This process leads to the formation of a porous structure within the plastic, affecting its physical properties such as lightness and insulation. By using appropriate foaming agents, it is possible to obtain materials with the desired characteristics, tailored to specific production requirements.
Weight reduction of up to 50%
Cycle time reduction of up to 50%
Elimination of sink marks and shrinkage
Higher stiffness-to-weight ratio
Reduction of carbon footprint
Flame retardants
Flame retardants, also known as antipyrenes, are specialized chemical additives used to reduce the flammability of plastics. Their application increases the fire resistance of materials, contributing to improved safety across various industries.
Slowing down the fire propagation process
No smoke emission during combustion
Safe halogen-free and economical halogen-based solutions
Possibility of combining with color masterbatches and other additives (combi-batches)
Desiccant additives
Plastics, both virgin and recycled, may be sensitive to the presence of moisture, which can cause issues during the processing of “wet” material. The use of moisture absorbers effectively eliminates this problem, ensuring an optimal production process and preserving material quality.
Optimization of raw material handling and processing
Protection of metal machine parts against oxidation
Facilitation of processing lower-grade plastic materials
Enables the use of moist materials stored in outdoor conditions
Odor absorbers
Odor absorbers are advanced chemical neutralizers that eliminate unpleasant odors associated with plastic waste. Their use makes the processing more comfortable and environmentally friendly, while ensuring high quality of the final product.
Effective elimination of unpleasant odors from various raw materials, such as regranulates
Non-toxic and environmentally safe agent
Enables the use of regranulates in demanding applications
MFI modifiers
The melt flow index (MFI) is a key parameter that defines the processing properties of plastics.
For materials with low MFI, modifiers enable an increase in this value and improve processing flowability.
Their use facilitates the adaptation of the material to production process requirements, enhancing both efficiency and product quality.
Allows for an increased share of regranulates in the processing, resulting in reduced production costs
Enables the use of plastics and regranulates in various applications
Mineral fillers
Mineral fillers are an excellent solution for reducing production costs without compromising the quality of the final product. Replacing part of the polymer with filler enables significant savings while also improving certain mechanical properties of the material.
Excellent homogenization
Easier dosing control
Quick mixing with the polymer without the need for additional operations
No dusting issues
Anticorrosion additives
Anticorrosion additives form a protective layer on metal surfaces that effectively prevents the penetration of oxygen and water, protecting the material against corrosion.
Their use provides metal components with long-term resistance to adverse environmental factors, resulting in increased durability and reliability under various conditions.
No impact on te processing process
Odorless product
Safe product – nitrite-free
No impact on optical properties
Antifog
“Fogging” of plastic films is a condensation phenomenon in which small water droplets form on the surface of the material. This typically occurs due to temperature differences between the inside and outside of an enclosed space. Antifog additives effectively prevent this effect, ensuring clarity and transparency of the film under various conditions.
Maintaining packaging transparency
Prevention of moisture accumulation on polyolefin films
Maintaining good light transmission in greenhouse films
Preserving food freshness in packaging
No impact on optical properties
Antiscratch
The appearance of many products is crucial for the end user, and polymer surfaces and components are often prone to scratching. Rough surfaces attract dust and dirt, which not only worsens aesthetics but also reduces hygiene and mechanical performance. Antiscratch is an innovative solution that effectively protects products from scratches, ensuring a smooth surface that is easier to clean, thereby extending durability and improving functional quality.
Ensuring high product aesthetics
High effectiveness in polyolefins
Protection against scratches
Nucleating agents and clarifiers
The degree of crystallinity has a significant impact on the optical and mechanical properties of polymers.
Nucleating agents and clarifiers are specialized additives that promote the formation of a fine-grained polymer structure, improving its transparency and strength.
Improved optical properties and reduced haze
Enhanced mechanical properties such as hardness and tensile strength
Increased heat deflection temperature (HDT)
Reduced warpage and more uniform shrinkage of molded parts
Impact modifiers
Impact is the measure of crack resistance when the dynamic load is used. It is an important parameter which is controlled in particular in the production of regranulates. The use of impact modifiers makes it possible to increase this parameter, even in the case of low-strength raw materials.
Improvement of tensile strength
Improved resistance to cracking and thermal deformation
Optical brighteners
Optical brighteners are chemical compounds capable of absorbing ultraviolet (UV) light and re-emitting it as visible light in the blue-violet range. This effect neutralizes the yellowish tones naturally present in some plastics, making the material appear whiter and fresher.
Increased whiteness and gloss
Enhanced aesthetics and color appearance
Extended color durability
Versatile application across various types of plastics
Matting agents
Matting agents enable the creation of matte surface effects, giving products a more tactile and natural appearance. These additives are ideal for packaging and other components where a less glossy finish is desired.
Exclusive appearance of parts
Unique surface effects such as gloss reduction, frost, or haze
No need to modify mold surface
Light diffusers
Optimal light transmittance
Excellent light-diffusing properties
Reduced glare intensity
Application of Modifying Additives in Practice
Discover how our modifying additives can revolutionize your production. See how they improve material properties and enhance processing efficiency.
