How Do Stabilizers Improve Durability in Adhesives and Sealants Formulations?
Raw materials in adhesives and sealants formulations are often protected from degradation by suitable stabilizer packages or through appropriate packaging.
Stabilizing additives such as antioxidants (AOs), ultraviolet (UV) absorbers, and hindered amine light stabilizers enable formulators to create durable adhesives and sealants, thereby extending the life of adhesively bonded goods. These high-performance products are key contributors to sustainable product development and help to promote the advancement of a circular economy.
Although often invisible, adhesives and sealants are part of our daily lives. They ensure that our food is packaged and advertised safely, that our houses are wind- and waterproof, and that our communication and mobility needs are served in safe and efficient ways. Thousands of everyday items such as mobile phones, washing machines, personal hygiene products, shoes, clothing, building products, batteries, automobiles, rail cars, ships, and airplanes are nowadays only practical due to the use of high-performing adhesives and sealants.