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    How can I identify a polymer which has a UV stabaliser additive

    We have several grades of GF material ranging from 30 - 60%, all black. This will be the first UV stabalised material we have used. The identification of incoming material really isnt an issue, its ensuring that the correct material has been processed. With the best will in the world mistakes...
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    How can I identify a polymer which has a UV stabaliser additive

    Just a quick up date guy's' Ive been speaking to a new material supplier who appears much more helpful. They have stated that they already do something similar for another customer in china by mixing an additive to the base polymer. They are now speaking to thier supplier of the additive who...
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    How can I identify a polymer which has a UV stabaliser additive

    Thanks Pat; Looks like this may be more difficult than I thought
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    How can I identify a polymer which has a UV stabaliser additive

    Hi Guy's Back after a well earned but all to short Xmas break. First of all thanks for all your replies! Demon3 is spot on in the interpretation of the problem. The issue is one of checking that the finished componant is of the correct material. And Pat, yes the material is black. From...
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    How can I identify a polymer which has a UV stabaliser additive

    Hi Guy's; Im looking for a solution to the following problem. We are currently in the design phase of a new project which includes the moulding of an exterior component which must be UV ressistant. The problem is in identifying that the correct materila has been used during the moulding...

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