Antioxidant, UV Absorber, Pigment for POM
POM is an abbreviation of Polyoxymethylene (POM), which also known as acetal, polyacetal, and polyformaldehyde is an engineering thermoplastic.
The main application includes high-performance engineering components such as small gear wheels, eyeglass frames, ball bearings, ski bindings, fasteners, guns, knife handles, and lock systems.
The material is widely used in the automotive and consumer electronics industry.
Antioxidant, UV Absorber and Light Stabilizer (HALS) for POM
Material | Application | Antioxidants | UV Absorber/HALS | Remark |
POM | 220-230℃ | 245,1010 | 622+234 | Carbon black |
Organic Pigment for POM (please click on the title)
Things to know when choosing pigment for POM
1. Heat resistance: good heat resistance is required when choosing pigment for POM, as POM is easy to decompose, pigment shall not accelerate this decompose. Dyes cannot be used in coloring POM.
2. Concentration: pigment shall below a certain concentration of 0.5%.
3. Anti-aging: adding carbon dioxide improve POM anti-aging ability.