Functional additives are chemical substances that are added to a product in order to improve its performance, functionality or processability. These additives play a vital role in various industries such as construction, consumer goods, food, and packaging. They are designed to enhance the properties of a product, such as improving its strength, durability, stability, and aesthetic appearance. Examples of functional additives include anti-caking agents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, colorants, and UV stabilizers. By incorporating functional additives, manufacturers are able to produce high-quality products that meet the demands and expectations of consumers.
ASTRA F SERIES
The Role of Functional Additives in Various Industries
From construction to consumer goods, food, and packaging, functional additives are indispensable. They offer solutions that meet stringent industry requirements and consumer expectations by providing specific benefits such as improved strength, enhanced durability, better stability, and an optimized appearance.
Key Benefits of ASTRA’s Functional Additives:
1. Enhanced Product Performance: Functional additives improve critical properties such as tensile strength, elasticity, and thermal stability, ensuring that products can withstand demanding conditions and perform reliably over time.
2. Improved Processability: By optimizing the manufacturing process, these additives enable smoother production, reducing downtime and waste while enhancing overall efficiency.
3. Versatile Applications: ASTRA’s functional additives cater to a wide range of industries, including construction, food processing, plastics, textiles, and more, offering tailored solutions for each sector’s unique needs.
4. Aesthetic Enhancement: With the use of colorants, UV stabilizers, and other additives, products can achieve a more appealing appearance, making them more attractive and competitive in the market.
5. Regulatory Compliance: Our additives are formulated to comply with industry standards and regulations, ensuring safety and quality across all applications.
Applications of Functional Additives
•Construction Materials: Enhance the strength, durability, and resistance of construction materials like concrete, coatings, and sealants.
•Food Industry: Improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of food products while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
•Packaging: Increase the durability and visual appeal of packaging materials, providing better protection and shelf presence.
•Consumer Goods: From textiles to personal care products, functional additives ensure better performance, longevity, and aesthetic quality.
Functional additives
PRODUCT
ITEM CODE
ANALOGUE
SYSTEMS
ACTIVE PART
PRODUCT FEAUTURES
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ASTRA F
109
Cytec-4040
O / WB
40%
Used in pitch varnish, high catalytic efficiency, good compatibility, improve elasticity, moisture resistance, salt fog resistance
ASTRA F
209
King-1051
O / WB
30%
Used in pitch varnishes, high catalytic efficiency, good compatibility, improves elasticity, moisture resistance, resistance to salt fog.
ASTRA F
309
DMEA
O / WB
100%
Drying accelerator additive with special structure, high catalytic efficiency, can improve hardness. Suitable for chlorinated esters.
ASTRA F
409
O / RC
25%
Catalyst for melamine systems based on sulphonic acid. Increases water resistance and resistance to salt fog.
ASTRA F
509
BYK-ES80
O / RC
100%
Special compound of quaternary amine. Easily soluble in most solvents. Improves anti-static properties.
ASTRA F
609
O
60%
Organic compound of ammonium salt, dissolves well in various solvents. Can increase the electrical conductivity of paintwork, suitable for electrostatic spraying.
ASTRA F
709
King-5225
O
30%
Suitable for organic solvent-based heat-curing systems. Can reduce the crosslinking temperature of varnishes. Can increase the crosslinking density, gloss, hardness, physical and mechanical strength, moisture resistance
ASTRA F
809
King-2500
O
30%
Suitable for organic solvent-based heat-curing systems. Can reduce the crosslinking temperature of varnishes. Can increase the crosslinking density, gloss, hardness, physical and mechanical strength, moisture resistance
ASTRA F
909
King-2500
O / WB
30%
Used in pitch varnishes, high catalytic efficiency, good compatibility, improves elasticity, moisture resistance, resistance to salt fog.
ASTRA F
1009
Catalyst for water-born alkyd resin
WB
100%
An organometallic complex used as a siccative to accelerate the drying of water-based alkyd systems.
ASTRA F
1109
WB
100%
A special organic solvent with low evaporation rate, used as a coalescent.
ASTRA F
1209
WB
100%
A mixture of solvents with a low evaporation rate, used as a coalescent.
ASTRA F
1309
Silwet 408
WB
An additive to improve wetting when treating with pesticides and other products. Facilitates uniform distribution and penetration of additives when treating plants.
ASTRA F
1409
Solvay T/36
WB
100%
Dispersant for pesticides and other products for the agro-sector. Has good compatibility.
ASTRA F
1509
WB
80%
pH buffer, has a high buffer capacity and good compatibility with water systems. Used to neutralize associative thickeners.
ASTRA F
1609
AMP 95
WB
95%
Stabilizes the pH of the system, has a long-term effect, increases the frost resistance of the system.
1. Anti-Caking Agents: Prevent clumping and ensure the free-flowing nature of powdered and granulated products, essential for food processing, chemicals, and fertilizers.
2. Emulsifiers: Facilitate the mixing of immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, improving texture and stability in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
3. Stabilizers: Enhance the stability and shelf life of products by preventing chemical reactions that could degrade the product over time, crucial for plastics, coatings, and food items.
4. Colorants: Provide vivid and consistent coloring to a wide range of products, from plastics and textiles to food and cosmetics, helping to maintain brand identity and visual appeal.
5. UV Stabilizers: Protect products from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, preventing discoloration, degradation, and loss of strength, especially in outdoor applications.
