The Challenge

Paint pails require exceptional mechanical strength, impact resistance, and surface quality to ensure durability during handling and transportation. Conventional polypropylene formulations often rely on complex additive packages to balance stiffness and impact, complicating processing and increasing costs. Additionally, acid residues from catalysts can cause equipment corrosion and compromise polymer stability.

The Solution

Setogem™ RD offers a novel dual-function approach by combining a high-efficiency nucleating agent and an effective acid scavenger in a single, eco-friendly and safe molecule. This dual-function additive streamlines additive systems while improving polymer crystal formation, resulting in paint pails with superior stiffness and impact balance with uniquely controlled dimensions. The nucleating effect enables faster processing and lower cycle times without sacrificing part quality.

Simultaneously, Setogem™ RD’s acid scavenging properties protect processing equipment from corrosion and maintain long-term polymer stability without migration or blooming risks. It is zinc-free and free from tallow or palm oil derivatives, reducing environmental footprint and complying with the latest regulatory standards.

The Outcome

Paint pail manufacturers using Impact copolymer polypropylene grades nucleated with Setogem™ RD experience tougher, more reliable parts produced more efficiently. The improved mechanical performance allows downgauging and material savings while maintaining durability.

Setogem™ RD is the ideal dual-function additive solution enabling paint pails that meet high-performance demands with simpler, safer, and more sustainable formulations.