Ciba Specialty Chemicals Additive Solutions

for the Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Durability & Protection
Effect Brand Benefit
Light Stability & TINUVIN

, TINUVIN

B Protect from UV light and prevent degradation

Weather Resistance CHIMASSORB

Protect from UV attack and inhibits discoloration

Processing & IRGANOX

, IRGAFOS

Offer stability, reliability, durability during

Thermal Stability IRGANOX

HP processing and use / Offer improved mechanical

properties / Improve initial color and color
retention
Color & Appeal
Bleaching IRGANOX

B 551 Offers shorter esterification times and improved

color for rosin esters
Functionality & Performance
Polymer Modification IRGAMOD

Decreases esterification times and offers low acid

numbers for rosin esters
Optical Brightening UVITEX

Function as a fluorescent tracer in adhesives

Safety & Environment
Flame Retardancy MELAPUR

Offer flame protection

Antistatic ATMER
TM
, IRGASTAT

P Dissipate electrostatic charges during

manufacturing and in static sensitive applications
Comfort & Freshness
Antimicrobial IRGAGUARD

B Protect from microbial attack to protect

finished article
IRGAGUARD

F Inhibits growth of mold, rot, blight and

stain to protect finished article
Services
Testing Services Ciba

Expert Services Adhesives & Sealants industry-specific testing

All trademarks mentioned are property of, or licensed to, Ciba Specialty Chemicals and registered in relevant countries.
Atmer is a trademark of the ICI Group of Companies.
IMPORTANT: The following supersedes Buyers documents. SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSOR IMPLIED, INCLUDING OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No statements herein are to be construed as inducements to infringe any relevant patent.
Under no circumstances shall Seller be liable for incidental, consequential or indirect damages for alleged negligence, breach of warranty, strict liability, tort
or contract arising in connection with the product(s). Buyers sole remedy and Sellers sole liability for any claims shall be Buyers purchase price. Data and
results are based on controlled or lab work and must be confirmed by Buyer by testing for its intended conditions of use. The product(s) has not been tested
for, and is therefore not recommended for, uses for which prolonged contact with mucous membranes, abraded skin, or blood is intended; or for uses for
which implantation within the human body is intended.
Plastic Additives Segment
February 2005
www.cibasc.com/adhesivesandsealants