Pationic® Glycerol Esters

PATCO Pationic® Glycerol Esters are food-grade polymer additives based on glycerol ester, lactate, and stearoyl lactylate chemistries. Specific grades are further classified into distilled monoglyceride, mono/diglyceride, glycerol tristearate, lactylate, and lactate salt categories, while exact grades are picked based on the amount of mono content required. 

All grades are FDA compliant. Pationic® products are available in various physical forms for compatibility with polymer production requirements; they are compounded into the base resin to provide premier internal mold release agent effects. They also can be used as antifogging or antistatic agents for PVC, dispersants for color concentrates, and catalyst neutralizers for various polymers. 

FDA clearances for the use of glycerol esters in food contact materials and applications 
Kosher and halal certifications of glycerol ester additives for food contact plastics 
Agglomeration of EPS beads during processing 
Difficulties releasing the foamed part from the molds 
Long cooling times in the molding step 
Poor appearance and durability of foamed products for use in insulation and packaging applications 
Static charge and stickiness of plastic films and packaging materials 
Long lead time and high MOQ of specialty glycerol esters