Product Improvement

Master selection of UV additives for lifelong plastics

Language: English
Length: 90 min
Recorded on: 25 Jun 25

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Course Description

Master the selection strategy for UV additives to supercharge your plastics' performance and longevity. Gain the expertise to identify early signs of UV degradation, prevent costly failures, and choose the optimal UV stabilizers—from UV absorbers to HALS and pigments—tailored to your materials and market needs.


Join Industry expert Luis Roca as he exposes why common stabilization strategies fail, and guides you toward smarter, evidence-based UV additive choices that actually work in the field. Address key challenges and,


  1. Learn how UV radiation triggers molecular changes leading to degradation
  2. Define effective strategies for integrating UV additives into plastic formulations.
  3. Understand industry-standard testing methods for evaluating UV resistance.
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Luis Roca
Luis Roca
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Luis Roca is the Head of the Compounding Department at AIMPLAS. He is an experienced polymer researcher specializing in compounding.

Throughout his career, Luis has worked as an R&D project developer, either as the lead or supporting researcher, collaborating with plastic companies to modify or enhance polymer properties across regional, national, and European projects. He has contributed to various projects involving nanomaterials, biopolymers, flame retardancy, natural fibers, electrical conductivity, and recycling.

With over 15 years of experience in processing a wide range of polymers—including commodity plastics, starch-based biopolymers, technical polymers, and high-performance materials—Luis has also delivered more than 3,000 hours of training courses to companies in areas such as compounding, additives, fillers, and injection molding. Additionally, he has presented at numerous seminars organized by AIMPLAS and at various conferences related to plastic modification and recycling.

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Why should you view this course?

Does Sunlight appear harmless to your plastics initially but with time there comes fading, brittleness, and ultimately, failure?

These are all signs of the wrong selection of UV additives for plastics. Join this course to put an end to it and master the selection of UV additives for your plastic application, learn how to combat UV degradation, and design and manufacture long-lasting plastic products that stand the test of time. Delve into the science behind UV-induced degradation in plastics and learn how UV radiation triggers molecular changes leading to degradation.

  1. Discover the consequences of choosing the wrong UV additives and their impact on various industries, avoiding costly mistakes.

  2. Understand how other additives can interact with UV filters and affect their effectiveness, ensuring optimal performance.

  3. Learn how heat accelerates UV degradation and develop effective strategies to combat this combined threat.

  4. Navigate the world of testing procedures and industry standards with confidence, ensuring product compliance and quality.

    Don’t miss out on developing customized UV protection plans tailored to your specific plastic products and desired lifespan!

Who should join this course?

  • This course is built for formulators, material scientists, R&D engineers, and product development teams working with plastics and their various applications where UV exposure is a major concern.

  • Complete the course and (unlock your personalized certificate)– your badge of accomplishment awaits!

  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
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Questions you will be able to answer after this course:

  1. Which UV additive (UV absorber, HALS, pigment...) to choose for a specific plastic type and application?

  2. Do antioxidants adversely affect or support the performance of UV additives?

  3. Which UV testing should be considered for different plastic applications?

Course Outline

Fundamentals of UV Degradations:

  • Mechanisms of UV degradation in plastics, including photolysis, oxidation, and chain scission
  • Effects of UV radiation on plastics
  • Effect of IR radiation and moisture

Understanding UV Additives:

  • Types of UV additives (absorbers, stabilizers, quenchers, etc.)
  • Working principles of each type of additive

Properties and Selection of UV Additives:

  • Key properties of UV additives
  • Selection of the right additive
  • UV additives and protection strategies
  • Practical applications and examples
  1. Agriculture
  2. Rotational moulded products​
  3. Doors and Profiles
  4. Geotextiles
  5. Automotive
  6. Home appliances

Testing and Evaluation of UV Protection:

  • Testing methods for measuring UV protection effectiveness
  1. Xenon-Arc Accelerated test
  2. Accelerated Weathering test
  • Interpreting results obtained
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Prerequisites for this course

It would be beneficial to have some prior knowledge of:

  • Polymer structures, properties, and degradation mechanisms.
  • Knowledge of common plastics processing techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and compounding.
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