The toy safety directive and extractable heavy metals in children’s toys

Enhanced mechanical performance make these formulations ideal for metal replacement applications Metal-free formulations to boost color consistency and increase speed to market

Formulations combining the EMI/RFI shielding properties of metal with the lightweighting & processing ease of plastic Heat transfer capabilities of metal with design freedom and weight reduction of engineered polymers

Formulations can be developed for indoor or outdoor light-fastness, chemical resistance, heat stability, ease of dispersion, and heavy-metal replacement. Heavy metal replacement

Filled and reinforced composite materials offer lighter weight, equal strength options versus metal These advanced polymers offer a high stiffness-to-weight ratio and can replace dense metals that add vehicle weight

And unlike silicone and other denesting agents, Cesa Denesting additives don’t require extra steps in the manufacturing process, maintain the transparency of the sheet, and allow for metallization and printing of the packaging. Enables metallization and printability of the packaging

The very high conductivity of metals simply may be more than is needed to prevent damage from heat build-up. No need to face the extra processing times or costs that go into painting or vacuum metallization required with traditional polymer formulations.

Highlights: •    Bases and bleed barriers •    Improved durability and elongation •    Modifiers and additives include thickener, reducer, and matte additives to increase the productivity and improve the finish, and effect additives to achieve textured suede or high density (3D) effect •    RFU colors a palette of 14 RFU mixing color inks, including fluorescents and silver and gold metallic •    Special-effect inks add dimension and dazzling impact to any flat print Examples include: •    Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic •    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation •    Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

As an alternative to metal and metal inserts, high-density plastic materials with customizable specific gravity, which can range from 1 .5 to 11, can be used for weighting and balancing . Common regulations • REACH SVHC, RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863), CA Prop 65, Heavy Metals (CONEG, 94/62/EC) and Conflict Minerals • Substances of Concern (could include phthalates, latex, PVC, BPA, halogens, PAH, flame retardants) Other market-specific regulations • Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) - Lead and phthalate limits for products designed for children • Chemicals of High Concern for Children (CHCC) - Several US states (OR, WA, VT, ME, MN) have lists of chemicals of concern for products designed for children • Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL) - Specifically for automotive applications • End of Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, 2000/53/EC - Restrictions on certain heavy metals for .

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