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Additives and Reinforcements for High-Performance Polymers

Engineered enhancements to boost polymer strength, safety, appearance, and functionality.

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Enhance Durability, Safety, and Functionality with Custom Additives

Improve performance and product life, without compromising manufacturability.

Americhem’s additives and reinforcements transform standard polymers into high-performance materials, engineered to meet demanding application needs across healthcare, construction, transportation, electronics, and consumer goods.

Whether your product must resist UV degradation, combat microbial growth, handle high friction environments, or meet strict fire safety standards, Americhem’s additive solutions give you a competitive edge. Our in-house formulation experts help you select the right combination for optimal processing and long-term performance.

Common benefits include:

  • Improved durability and mechanical strength
  • Surface and color enhancement
  • Regulatory compliance and safety features
  • Advanced chemical resistance and UV stability
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A Full Spectrum of Functional and Performance Additives

Customized to meet your regulatory, aesthetic, and durability requirements.

Americhem’s additive technologies are not one-size-fits-all. We develop custom blends to ensure precise functionality for your polymer compound, supporting both thermoplastics and elastomers.

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Antimicrobial Protection

Enhance hygiene and safety with EPA/BPR-compliant additives that inhibit microbial growth.

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Color & Pigment Masterbatch

Add brilliant, consistent, and regulatory-grade color across applications.

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UV Stability

Protect polymers from UV degradation for outdoor and long-life performance.

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Flame Retardants

Engineered to meet UL94 and industry-specific flammability standards.

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Lubricant Additives

Reduce friction and wear in high-contact or moving components.

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Chemical Resistance

Shield polymers from aggressive solvents and chemical degradation.

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Carbon Fiber Reinforcement

High-strength, lightweight solutions for metal replacement and structural needs.

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Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Affordable strength and dimensional stability for a variety of applications.

Common Questions About Additives and Reinforcements

Built for compliance, performance, and production efficiency.

Yes, Americhem specializes in multi-functional formulations that combine color, reinforcement, and additive technologies into a single solution.

Absolutely. Many of our solutions meet ISO 10993-5, USP Class VI, and FDA requirements.

We offer both rigid and semi-flexible reinforcement formulations tailored to your performance needs.

Transportation, aerospace, electronics housings, and sports equipment are common end markets using fiber reinforcement.

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Have a Question About Additives or Reinforcements?

We can help you find the right additive formulation or reinforcement technology to meet your needs.

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