How to Protect Plastics from UV Degradation. Additives for longer life.
Learn how to protect plastics from UV degradation and extend their service life through practical additive and formulation strategies applicable in real industrial environments.
21 Apr 2026
10% DISCOUNT
.jpg)
Presentation
UV exposure is one of the main causes of premature ageing and failure in plastic products, affecting appearance, mechanical performance, and service life.
Understanding how and where degradation occurs — and how to prevent it — is essential for anyone involved in developing, formulating, processing, or selecting plastic materials.
This webinar provides a clear and practical overview of how plastics can be protected from UV degradation through the correct use of additives and formulation strategies. Participants will gain insights that are directly applicable at any stage of the plastics value chain, helping them reduce risks, improve product durability, and make more informed technical decisions in real industrial contexts.
Modality
Streaming
Duration
1.50 hours
Language
English
Price
200€ Associates
250€ General
250€ General
Calls
Objectives
- Understand how UV degradation affects plastics at different stages of the value chain, from formulation and processing to final product use.
- Identify the main UV protection strategies and additives relevant for raw material suppliers, compounders, converters, and product manufacturers.
- Recognise how formulation, processing, and product design decisions influence UV resistance and long-term performance.
- Foresee durability requirements and appropriate UV ageing tests according to material, application, and service conditions.
- Distinguish the main UV exposure, weathering, and characterisation methods used to evaluate long-term performance.
- Apply basic principles to reduce UV-related failures and improve product reliability in industrial practice.
Addressed to
- This webinar is designed for professionals involved in the development, processing, testing, and use of plastics exposed to UV radiation. It is relevant for companies operating at any stage of the plastics value chain.
- Raw material, additive, and masterbatch suppliers
- Compounders, MBers and formulation specialists
- Plastic converters and processors
- Product designers and manufacturers of finished parts
- R&D, quality, and testing professionals
- Technical managers and decision-makers involved in material selection
- Priority registration will be given to industrial companies and clients associated to AIMPLAS.
Program
TYPES OF UV ADDITIVES
- This section introduces the main families of UV additives used across the plastics value chain, from raw material and additive suppliers to compounders and converters. It explains how different stabilization mechanisms contribute to durability in finished plastic products.
- UV absorbers
- Quenchers
- Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS)
- Pigments and fillers with UV-protective effect
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING THE RIGHT UV ADDITIVE
- UV additive selection involves decisions made at different stages of the value chain, including formulation, processing, and product design. This section highlights the key parameters that influence additive performance and long-term service life.
- Type of polymer and formulation
- Expected outdoor exposure and service conditions
- Molecular weight and volatility of the additive
- Processing conditions and compatibility with the polymer
TESTING AND EVALUATION OF UV DURABILITY
- Testing and characterisation support decision-making throughout the value chain, from material development to product validation and quality control. This section reviews the most common accelerated ageing methods and their relevance to real service conditions.
- Artificial weathering tests
- Xenon arc exposure
- Fluorescent UV lamp exposure
- Correlation between accelerated testing and real outdoor performance
Programa
TYPES OF UV ADDITIVES
- This section introduces the main families of UV additives used across the plastics value chain, from raw material and additive suppliers to compounders and converters. It explains how different stabilization mechanisms contribute to durability in finished plastic products.
- UV absorbers
- Quenchers
- Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS)
- Pigments and fillers with UV-protective effect
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING THE RIGHT UV ADDITIVE
- UV additive selection involves decisions made at different stages of the value chain, including formulation, processing, and product design. This section highlights the key parameters that influence additive performance and long-term service life.
- Type of polymer and formulation
- Expected outdoor exposure and service conditions
- Molecular weight and volatility of the additive
- Processing conditions and compatibility with the polymer
TESTING AND EVALUATION OF UV DURABILITY
- Testing and characterisation support decision-making throughout the value chain, from material development to product validation and quality control. This section reviews the most common accelerated ageing methods and their relevance to real service conditions.
- Artificial weathering tests
- Xenon arc exposure
- Fluorescent UV lamp exposure
- Correlation between accelerated testing and real outdoor performance
Teaching staff
Methodology
- The course has been designed to be taken through conference call, so that you can take it from anywhere
- The course contents have been developed by our expert teachers in the field.
- The teacher will solve your doubts live at the end of the training session.
Observations
Organizes
