Antioxidants Polymer Additives: The Hidden Engine Behind Durable, High-Performance PE Films

A leading polyethylene (PE) film manufacturer significantly improved product stability, processing consistency, and long-term aging resistance after upgrading its formulation to a next-generation Antioxidants Polymer Additive package. Modern antioxidant systems-typically combining sterically hindered phenols, phosphites, thioesters, and macromolecular antioxidants-play a vital role in preventing oxidative degradation during polymer processing, extrusion, molding, and end-use exposure. These additives neutralize free radicals, suppress thermal oxidation, and protect molecular chains from scission, discoloration, and loss of mechanical properties.

Compared with older stabilizer systems that degrade rapidly under high shear and high-temperature cycles, modern polymer antioxidants provide longer thermal stability, lower volatility, reduced blooming, and enhanced compatibility with polyethylene, polypropylene, engineering plastics, and elastomers. This ensures better melt flow consistency, extended product lifespan, and compliance with increasingly strict performance and regulatory standards in packaging, automotive, construction, and electrical applications.

The above case illustrates how Antioxidants Polymer Additives strengthen polymer durability and processing performance in high-volume industrial environments. QY Research has recently completed a detailed market study on this essential additive class. Key results are summarized below.

https://www.qyresearch.com/reports/5541273/antioxidants-polymer-additive

Core Market Data

Global market size: USD 4.3 billion
CAGR (2024-2030): 4.9%
Average price: USD 4000 per ton
Annual production: 1.05 million tons
Gross margin: 28%
Production capacity: 1.25 million tons

List of Main Players

BASF (Germany)
Songwon (South Korea)
Evonik (Germany)
Lanxess (Germany)
Clariant (Switzerland)
SI Group (USA)
3V Sigma (Italy)
Dover Chemical (USA)
ADEKA (Japan)
Everspring Chemical (Taiwan)
Oxiris Chemicals (Spain)
Eastman Chemical (USA)
Solvay (Belgium)
Nouryon (Netherlands)
HPL Additives (India)
Astra Polymers (Saudi Arabia)
SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
Sumitomo Chemical (Japan)

1. By Chemistry Type

Primary Antioxidant Type
Secondary Antioxidant Type

2. By Polymer Compatibility

Polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE)
Polypropylene (PP)
PVC and CPVC
Engineering Plastics (PA, PC, PBT, ABS)
Elastomers (EPDM, SBR, NBR)
Polyurethane Systems
Hot-Melt Adhesives & Coatings

3. By End-Use Industry

Packaging
Automotive
Electronic
Construction
Industrial Machinery
Consumer Good

Case Study for Bidding

Time: January 2024
Supplier: Songwon Industrial
Buyer: Global Packaging Film Manufacturer (Europe)
Product: Combined Phenol-Phosphite Antioxidant Package (High Thermal Stability, Low Volatility)
Quantity: 14,800 tons
Contract Value: USD 68.5 million
Delivery Timeline: December 2024

Detailed Application Scenario

The packaging manufacturer integrated Songwon's synergistic antioxidant system into its multilayer PE film extrusion lines. The sterically hindered phenol component effectively suppressed free radicals generated during high-temperature extrusion, while the phosphite secondary antioxidant decomposed hydroperoxides formed during thermal stress. This dual-additive approach reduced polymer discoloration, improved melt flow stability, and minimized gel formation in high-output blown-film machines.

The improved oxidative stability enabled longer extrusion runs, fewer filter changes, and higher equipment uptime. End-use testing showed enhanced film clarity, tensile strength retention, and improved shelf-life stability-critical for food packaging and high-performance industrial films. Overall, the case demonstrated how modern antioxidants polymer additives are essential for extending polymer longevity, improving processing efficiency, and ensuring product compliance in competitive global markets.

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