The Top 3 Plastic Additives for UV Stabilization
Exposure to UV Radiation
Over time, exposure to the UV radiation from sunlight will degrade plastics. Polymer photo-degradation occurs when non-visible UV radiation made up of short wave lengths breaks down the polymer chains in plastics. This is called the photo-degradation process. It is caused by exposure to UV radiation and results in the deterioration of physical properties. These include loss of impact strength, changes in color, cracking, loss of elongation and tensile strength as well as chalking of the surface. … Read more
