Palsgaard A/S, a leader in plant-based additives for the plastics industry, has introduced a safe, sustainable anti-fouling additive for the polypropylene and polyethylene polymerisation process. Developed from renewable raw materials, the food-grade additive Einar® 987 has been developed to address concerns about the ethoxylated amine (EA) chemistry currently used.
The active compound of Einar® 987 –– which is supplied as a clear, viscous liquid –– is a polyglycerol ester (PGE) blend of fatty acids from vegetable oils. As a non-toxic and food-contact-approved anti-fouling additive, it offers a drop-in, regulatory-compliant solution to replace the incumbent EAs.
When developing Einar® 987, Palsgaard drew on its extensive knowledge of anti-static and food-safe chemistries. We considered a number of parameters when developing this new formulation, focusing on creating an additive that would offer at least equal performance while also being both safer and more sustainable than currently available options.
“Polyolefin resin producers stand to benefit directly from this technology, as its anti-static properties help to ensure the polymer powder does not cling to the reactor wall during polymerisation. This serves to stabilise the reaction temperature, sustain a high production performance and enable consistent product quality,” said Laura Juhl, Application Manager for Palsgaard’s Bio-Speciality Additives.
Safety concerns over amine chemistry have led resin makers to seek alternatives for some time now. Einar® 987 is effective at low dosages of just 100-300 ppm and helps to deliver long catalyst mileage without any compromise in performance.
Palsgaard, which has been developing plant-based solutions since 1917, has already conducted several successful trials of Einar® 987 with resin producers. Additional evaluations can be supported by the company’s technical team to facilitate smooth adoption of the new, safer chemistry.
Einar® 987 is one of several products that Palsgaard will be showcasing on its booth at the upcoming K 2025 trade show in Dusseldorf, Germany. Visit us there from October 8-15 in Hall 7, Level 1, Booth C15, to meet our product and market specialists and discuss the sustainable benefits and superior performance of Einar plant-based polymer additives.
About Palsgaard A/S
Palsgaard is a world leader in plant-based emulsifiers and polymer additives for the global food, packaging and plastics industries. Since its founder Einar Viggo Schou invented the modern plant-based food emulsifier in 1917, the company has provided advanced industry know-how and innovation to an increasingly diversified customer base. From application centres around the world, Palsgaard’s experienced technologists support brand owners and manufacturers in optimising their sustainability by the use of natural, renewable ingredients and additives to mitigate their carbon footprint.
Palsgaard helps manufacturers grow and protect their brands by meeting consumer and regulatory demands for greater responsibility. The company’s food emulsifiers and emulsifier/stabiliser systems have a long history of adding to the quality and shelf-life of bakery, confectionery, condiments, dairy, ice cream, and margarine products. At the same time, they can significantly improve the taste, mouthfeel and texture while using fewer resources. Palsgaard’s plant-based polymer additives, including anti-fog and anti-static formulations for food and other packaging, build on this expertise and are rapidly emerging as highly effective and sustainable alternatives to conventional petrol-based additives.
Palsgaard, with headquarters in Juelsminde, Denmark, is owned by Schou-Fondet and has 750+ employees across 20 countries. The company operates plants, sales offices and warehouses across four continents. In 2024, Palsgaard achieved a turnover of EUR 314 million (DKK 2.3 billion) with products sold to customers worldwide in more than 120 countries.