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About ALTERFORM™ CFA Additives

ALTERFORM™ CFA Additives offer manufacturers an efficient and cost-effective solution to consistently produce lightweight, highly filled composites. The agents were developed by Interfacial Solutions, specialists in products that focus on controlling or modifying interfacial phenomenon in materials.

ALTERFORM™ CFA Additives are specially designed to foam highly filled thermoplastics like wood composites.

ALTERFORM™ CFA Additives can be added to thermoplastic composite systems to improve overall uniformity and quality of foamed composites.

A unique characteristic of ALTERFORM™ CFA Additives is that the agents are compatible at the polymer interface, earlier in the production cycle. This specific quality means it can be more thoroughly dispersed because it has a wider processing window than other foaming agents.

A 25% to 50% density reduction and reduced formulation costs can be achieved by adding ALTERFORM™ CFA Additives to the polymer matrix without a decrease in extruder production.

ALTERFORM™ CFA Additives are licensed to Phillips Plastics Corporation™, one of the largest custom injection molders of plastic, metal, and engineered materials, providing solutions from design through production. The licensing agreement assures that ALTERFORM™ products benefit from Phillips’ technical and financial strengths.

Founded in 1964, Phillips Plastics has grown through innovation and investing in new technology and is now a $220 million privately-held company.

Learn more about Phillips Plastics Corporation.