ProductsSurface appearance modification

Plastic Shining Additive

A colorless surface and processing modifier for products that need higher gloss without an obvious loss of transparency. In suitable formulations it also supports dispersion, melt flow, internal and external lubrication, and a smoother, more scratch-resistant feel.

Plastic Shining Additive: fine white A-388 powder in a sample dish before two identical transparent PET bottles comparing subdued and enhanced surface gloss
Product Overview

Low-dosage gloss additive that improves brightness while supporting dispersion, flow, lubrication and surface smoothness.

A colorless surface and processing modifier for products that need higher gloss without an obvious loss of transparency. In suitable formulations it also supports dispersion, melt flow, internal and external lubrication, and a smoother, more scratch-resistant feel.

Representative Grades

Available model references for this product family

Plastic Brighteners

Brightness and gloss improvement grades for plastic appearance modification.

Applicable Materials

  • General-purpose plastic systems

Typical Applications

  • Transparent or colored plastic products requiring higher gloss
  • Injection and extrusion products with surface appearance targets
  • Applications that also need flow, dispersion or scratch-feel support

Key Benefits

  • Improves brightness and surface gloss in suitable formulations
  • Supports dispersion, flow and internal or external lubrication
  • Helps maintain secondary printing or spraying compatibility after validation

Selection Notes

  • Start around the catalog range of 0.4-1% and verify gloss, printability, coating adhesion and surface feel.
  • Suitable for compounding, injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, film or sheet trials depending on the resin system.
  • Share base resin, target performance, part thickness and process route before final grade selection.
  • Use TDS/SDS and small-batch testing to confirm dosage, appearance and final performance before mass production.
Performance and testing notice

Confirm performance in the actual formulation and process

Actual results may vary with resin grade, material condition, formulation, dosage, part thickness, material and mold temperature, equipment, processing parameters, humidity, storage and test environment. Published values and application descriptions are selection references, not unconditional guarantees. Review the current TDS / SDS and complete application-specific testing before production approval.

Request current TDS
Need another additive?Search every product page, keyword and application scenario in the ARGIOPE® catalog.