Additive masterbatch keeps thing cool

US company Techmer PM has developed an additive masterbatch for polyethylene film that can keep contents beneath it cooler. The company says that potential applications for its PM13335 masterbatch include rows of farm crops to cars and even whole buildings.

The new masterbatch is formulated with a highly efficient heat reflector. According to the company, PM13603 can keep the heat out and cool down the environment that is underneath the film. The material is clear in its design and has excellent heat stability for processing. For example, a 6mm agricultural LDPE film with a 10% loading of PM13603 can reduce the temperature under the film by up to 11°C (20°F), claims the company.

In summer construction materials can help save energy by trimming air conditioning costs or cooling costs in outdoor structures. The company adds that for homes with big windows or glass patio doors, a PM13603-modified film can be used in the glazing to save still more energy. Car windows are also a potential application. Tents, recreational vehicles, and temporary structures are other possible applications for PM13603 heat-reflecting additive, says Techmer PM.

Techmer PM; www.techmerpm.com