Vinyl Additives
Innovative solutions for the global PVC and CPVC processing industry
Additives for Rigid PVC Processing
PMC’s Vinyl Additives platform provides the PVC and CPVC processing industry with a comprehensive suite of industry-leading products and technical services.
The Vinyl Additives team draws from multiple technology platforms - including organometallics, renewable (oleo-) chemicals, lubricants and processing aids, and vinyl formulations. The team draws from deep knowledge bases in these technologies to drive innovation for current and next generation needs of the global PVC industry.
With industry-leading technologies and trade names such as ADVASTAB®, ADVAWAX®, ADVALUBE®, ADVAPAK®, Thermolite®, Baion®, CrystalWax®, Kemamide® and Kemester®, PMC Group offers the broadest portfolio of vinyl additives in the industry - from methyl, butyl and octyl tin stabilizers and metallic stearates to a variety of specialty waxes, lubricants and one-pack systems (OPS).
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PMC Biogenix is a global innovation-driven developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals produced from renewable resources.
With more than 50 years of experience developing and manufacturing oleochemical derivatives, dedication to innovation in new products and chemistries, and strong technical application support, PMC Biogenix offers a powerful portfolio of chemical products that find applications in virtually every chemical end market.
PMC Crystal has been a leading manufacturer of performance chemicals for nearly a century. Innovation through research and development is the cornerstone of our success.
Industries served include building and construction, tire and rubber, metalworking, hydraulics, lubricants, coatings, cosmetics and cable. PMC Crystal also offers a wide range of custom manufacturing services for waxes, wax emulsions, oils and soap production.
PMC Organometallix offers a highly specialized family of vinyl additive products. Our heat stabilizers include products from the three main chemical families with applications for food packaging, building and construction.
Food grade stabilizers are suitable for rigid PVC applications using calendered sheets (packaging, blister packs), extruded and blow molded containers and bottles (bottle manufacture), and injection molded components (connections, etc.).
Industry-leadingTechnologies
PMC Group offers the broadest portfolio of vinyl additives in the industry --- from methyl, butyl and octyl tin stabilizers and metallic stearates to a variety of specialty waxes, lubricants and one-pack systems (OPS).
Constant Innovation
Our team draws from deep knowledge bases in multiple technologies to drive innovation for the PVC industry.
Expert Design
Our cross-functional team of experienced professionals provide industry-leading products and services.
The Best Equipment
At the Center for Vinyl Innovation, our scientists test & develop new products with state-of-the-art equipment.
Our Products:
Below, you will find instant access to our industry-leading technologies, products and trade names. Click the product name to download the corresponding TDS.
- ADVALUBE®
- ADVAPAK®
- ADVASTAB®
- ADVAWAX®
- Baion®
- CrystalWax®
- Industrene®
- Kemamide®
- Kemester®
- Neustrene®
- Thermolite®
ADVALUBE®
Range of specialty ester-based internal and external lubricants designed for rigid PVC pipe, profile extrusion, calendered film and sheet, and blow molding applications
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| ADVALUBE® AF-4074L | Anti-fog in films | Glycerol esters | Film and sheet processes | |||
| ADVALUBE® AF-4192L | Anti-fog in films | Glycerol esters | Film and sheet processes | |||
| ADVALUBE® B-3310 | Internal lube | Polyol ester | Extrusion and injection molding | |||
| ADVALUBE® B-3500 | External lube | Wax ester | Extrusion, calendering | |||
| ADVALUBE® E-2100 | External lube | Complex polyol ester | Calendering, extrusion - high clarity | |||
| ADVALUBE® E-2101 | External lube | Complex polyol ester | Calendering, blow molding - high clarity | |||
| ADVALUBE® F-1005 | Internal lube | Partial ester of glycerin | Calendering, extrusion | |||
| ADVALUBE® F-1009 | Internal lube | Partial ester of glycerin | Calendering, blow molding - high clarity | |||
| ADVALUBE® F-1020 | Internal lube | Dicarboxylic acid ester | Extrusion and injection molding | |||
| ADVALUBE® B-3314 | Balanced lube | Combination lubricant | Extrusion - profiles | |||
| ADVALUBE® B-3315 | Balanced lube | Combination lubricant | Extrusion - profiles | |||
| ADVALUBE® B-4540 | Balanced lube | Combination lubricant | Extrusion - profiles |
ADVAPAK®
Range of multi-functional one-pack systems (OPS) combining heat stabilizer and lubricant technology designed for efficient extrusion of all types of PVC pipe
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| ADVAPAK® LS-203NHS | Multi-functional lubricant-stabilizer | High-efficiency extrusion of all sizes of white PVC pipes |
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| ADVAPAK® S-1201 | Multi-functional lubricant-stabilizer | Efficient extrusion for all white small to medium size PVC pipes | ||||
| ADVAPAK® S-1203 | Multi-functional lubricant-stabilizer | Efficient extrusion for all white small to medium size PVC pipes | ||||
| ADVAPAK® S-1100 | Multi-functional lubricant-stabilizer | Specially formulated for high-efficiency injection-molded fittings |
ADVASTAB®
Family of methyltin heat stabilizers ideally suited for all rigid PVC processing applications, from PVC pipe, pipe fittings, and clear bottles to rigid film and sheet, cellular PVC profiles, vinyl siding and window profile extrusions
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| ADVASTAB® TM-694 | Excellent choice for a wide range of small to medium size white pipe extrusion | |||||
| ADVASTAB® TM-691 | Excellent for large diameter pipe and siding substrate extrusion | |||||
| ADVASTAB® TM-3412 | High performance for specialty pipe and all foam extrusion |
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| ADVASTAB® TM-697 | High performance for large diameter pipe and all foam applications |
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| ADVASTAB® TM-698 | High performance for specialty pipe extrusion | |||||
| ADVASTAB® TM-283SP | High performance in injection molding and very large diameter pipe extrusion | |||||
| ADVASTAB® TM-590 | High performance for rigid PVC profile, large diameter pipe, pipe fittings, foam profile and foam sheet | |||||
| ADVASTAB® TM-599A | Cost-effective injection molding and very large diameter pipe extrusion |
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| ADVASTAB® TM-286 | Outstanding color stability for siding and profiles with balanced overall stability |
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| ADVASTAB® TM-182 | Excellent early color performance for film, sheet and capstock extrusion | |||||
| ADVASTAB® TM-181FS | Industry standard for all types of packaging, molding and extrusion | |||||
| ADVASTAB® TM-404ER | Low odor, low volatiles choice for high performance sheet film and extrusion | |||||
| ADVASTAB® TM-696 | Provides good early color stability designed especially for pigmented Vinyl extrusion applications. |
ADVAWAX®
Synthetic wax for bottles, films and cellular PVC profile extrusion
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| ADVAWAX® 165 | External lube | Paraffin wax | Extrusion, injection molding | |||
| ADVAWAX® 280 | Balanced lube | Synthetic wax | Extrusion, injection molding, calendering |
Baion®
Rigid PVC wax blend designed for cost-efficient rigid PVC siding profile, fence and railing profile, custom compounding and PVC pipe extrusion
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| Baion® 2001 | Paraffin wax and oxidized polyethylene wax blends | Extrusion, injection molding | ||||
| Baion® 2008 | Paraffin wax and oxidized polyethylene wax blends | Extrusion, injection molding, good metal release | ||||
| Baion® 2010 | Paraffin wax and oxidized polyethylene wax blends | Extrusion, injection molding, good metal release | ||||
| Baion® 2012 | Paraffin wax and oxidized polyethylene wax blends | Extrusion, injection molding, good metal release | ||||
| Baion® 2016 | Paraffin wax and oxidized polyethylene wax blends | Extrusion, injection molding, good metal release | ||||
| Baion® 4011 | Multi-functional combination lubricant | High-efficiency siding, fence, railing and window profile extrusion |
CrystalWax®
Rigid PVC wax that is suitable for soft film, opaque rigid PVC molding and PVC profile extrusion
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| CrystalWax® CS-2054 | Paraffin wax | Extrusion, injection molding | ||||
| CrystalWax® CS-2054P | Paraffin wax and polyethylene wax blend | Extrusion, injection molding |
Industrene®
Range of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, typically having carbon chain lengths from C16 to C22, used in a wide range of applications including rubber and plastics processing
Kemamide®
Range of slip agents and anti-block additives that provide excellent bloom control and secondary mold-release in polyolefins and engineering polymers such as nylon, PS and ABS
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| Kemamide® EBS | Flake, prill, powder | Balanced lube | Bisamide wax | Flexible film anti-blocking agent, injection molding, siding and profile extrusion |
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| Kemamide® W-40 Vegetable | Prill, powder | Balanced lube | Bisamide wax | Flexible film anti-blocking agent, injection molding, siding and profile extrusion |
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| Kemamide® W-20 | Prill, pellet | Internal - balanced lube | Bisamide wax | Anti-fogging agent, high clarity |
Kemester®
Range of glycerol esters and specialty esters that function as boundary lubricants, mold-release agents, emulsifiers, anti-stats, anti-fogs, and emollients in automotive, plastics, household & industrial, and personal care markets
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| Kemester® 2000 | Liquid | Internal lube | Partial ester of glycerin | Calendering, blow molding - high clarity | ||
| Kemester® 5721 | Liquid | Balanced lube | Ester of synthetic alcohol | Calendering, blow molding - high clarity | ||
| Kemester® 695** | Liquid | Internal lube | Partial ester of glycerin | Calendering, blow molding - high clarity | ||
| Kemester® 84* | Molten, flake, pastille, bead | Internal lube | Partial ester of glycerin | Calendering, blow molding - high clarity | ||
| Kemester® EGDS* | Molten, flake, pastille | Internal lube | Polyol ester | Extrusion and injection molding |
Neustrene®
Hardened glycerides that work well as internal lubricants for PVC and wood-polymer composite (WPC) profile extrusion
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| Neustrene® 060 | Molten, flake | Balanced lube | Glycerol tristearate | Extrusion, molding, calendering |
Thermolite®
Range of methyltin, butyltin and octyltin heat stabilizers ideally suited for all rigid PVC processing applications, from PVC pipe, pipe fittings, and clear bottles to rigid film and sheet, cellular PVC, vinyl siding and window profile extrusions
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| Thermolite® 176 | Excellent stability for a wide range of small to medium size white pipe extrusion | |||||
| Thermolite® 140 | Best choice for all siding substrate and for medium to large diameter white pipe extrusion | |||||
| Thermolite® 161 | Excellent performance for injection molding and difficult extrusion | |||||
| Thermolite® 387 | Cost-effective injection molding and extrusion processing | |||||
| Thermolite® 108 | Standard for injection molding, extrusion and foam sheet applications | |||||
| Thermolite® 31 | Standard for all CPVC extrusion and injection molding processing | |||||
| Thermolite® 892WF | European octyltin with excellent early color performance and balanced overall stability | |||||
| Thermolite® 890F | Standard octlytin for all film, sheet and packaging uses including CPVC processing | |||||
| Thermolite® 190 | High performance for all types of food-grade packaging and extrusion | |||||
| Thermolite® 380 | Used in many rigid PVC applications such as co-extruded siding and window profiles | |||||
| Thermolite® 137 | Designed for weatherable applications such as siding and window profiles | |||||
| Thermolite® 139 | Designed for co-extruded siding, window profiles and other rigid PVC applications | |||||
| Thermolite® 178 | Used in rigid PVC pipe and conduit applications such as large diameter PVC pipe | |||||
| Thermolite® 12 | Non-sulfur containing heat stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride resins. |
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| Thermolite® 340 | High efficiency butyltin mercaptide PVC heat stabilizer | |||||
| Thermolite® 505 | High performance liquid butyltin PVC heat stabilizer designed for improved weathering performance in exterior PVC applications. |
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| Thermolite® 896 | High mono alkyl tin thioester heat stabilizer. | |||||
| Thermolite® 31S | Good initial color combined with excellent dynamic stability to a variety of demanding PVC applications. |
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| Thermolite® 176C | High-performance liquid butyltin mercaptide PVC heat stabilizer | |||||
| Thermolite® 179 | High-efficiency butyltin mercaptide PVC heat stabilizer created for today’s high output extension. |
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| Thermolite® 890S | Heat stabilizer was developed for the food and drug packaging industry where low odors is a priority. |
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| Thermolite® 895 | High mono octyl tin thioester heat stabilizer. |