Product Improvement

Master selection of UV additives for lifelong plastics

Master selection of UV additives for lifelong plastics
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Jun 25, 2025 03:00 PM
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Course Description

Explore the essential aspects of UV additives in plastics, focusing on their role in enhancing their aesthetics, longevity, and durability. Learn to identify early signs and potential problems associated with UV exposure, prevent future failures, and take away the correct UV additive (UV absorbers, quenchers, HALS, pigments...) for your plastic application. 

Join Industry expert Luis Roca in exploring the mechanisms of UV degradation, identifying associated problems, and learning effective strategies for UV protection. 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
AIMPLAS
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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 designed for:

    • Polymer scientists and engineers
    • Production personnel and quality control specialists
    • Purchasing managers and materials specialists
    • Product designers

  • 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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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

Testing and Evaluation of UV Protection:

  • Methods for measuring UV protection effectiveness
  • Interpreting results obtained

30 mins Q&A - Interact live with the expert for all your technical help!

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