CONSTAB

Member of KafritGroup

Optimizing BOPP film production

with CONSTAB Masterbatches and Compounds

Giving Life to Plastic

Silon Compounds
Canada

CONSTAB
Germany

Kafrit
Israel

Founded in 1974 in Israel, the company has

grown primarily via acquisition. CONSTAB
Polyolefin Additives in Germany, Chinas Suzhou Constab Engineering Plastics and Canada
based Silon Compounds are part of the Group.
For more than 40 years the company has been
unifiying experience and know-how. Kafrit Group
places high value on sustainability a pillar of
our corporate strategy. Our dedication to
environmental, social and financial issues makes
us one of the leading businesses in the industry.
At the same time as focusing on our businesses
we dont lose track of environmental, social and
financial issues. In our customers opinion, we
are among the worlds best within our industry
and dedicated to environmental, social and
financially viable goals.

Among others the Group supplies the following

Masterbatches and compounds:

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We develop, produce and sell cost-effective solutions which will ensure the evolution of top quality end products in areas such as packaging films
(BOPP, CPP, PE), PC sheet, agricultural films and
derivatives, biopolymers, flame retardant applications, PEX pipes, fibers and nonwovens.

Acid Scavengers
Antiblock
Antifog
Antimicrobial
Agents
Antislip
Antistatic
Color Concentrates
Flame Retardants
Fillers
Foaming Agents
IR Absorbers
Light Stabilizers
Lubricants
Matting Agents

Suzhou Constab
China
Kafrit production sites
Agencies/Distribution

Defining new production goals:

Experience the new high performance products
from the Kafrit Group.
Kafrit Group is a leading producer of Masterbatches and Compounds for the plastics industry
and employs more than 400 people worldwide
with a 180 million US$ turnover in 2012, and
with more than 60,000 MT available capacity.
The company is active globally with production
locations around the world.

Metal Deactivators
Nucleating Agents
Optical Brighteners
Processing Aids
Purge Agents
Release Agents
Slip Agents
UV Absorbers
UV Blockers
White Masterbatches

3,16m

Research that takes us to the top

Research and development are Kafrits key areas
of expertise. A staff of 386 employees works
on innovative products, based on fundamental
knowledge of more than 40 years.
They develop and optimize additive concentrates, flame retardants, color concentrates and
compounds for various applications. Kafrit has
close cooperation with well-known institutes
like Shenkar University (Israel) and University of
Salerno (Italy). Furthermore, we have a close
relationship to well-known suppliers as well as
machine suppliers who recommend our products
to be used on their machines.

Our vision:
We aim to be the
preferred technological
partner for the plastics
industry, providing our global
customers with long-term
innovative and quality
solutions suited to their
needs.

1. Antiblocking
The ingredients of the CONSTAB Antiblocking Masterbatches are very well
dispersed in order to prevent any spots on the film surface due to agglomeration
and aggregation.

Code

Description

Plain Film

1.0 4.0

5 % synthetic silica with 4 m particle size

AB 06001 PP

Plain Film

1.0 2.0

AB 06089 PPR

Plain Film

1.0 4.0

5 % inorganic antiblocking agent for low-haze films with

enhanced printability

Coextruded Film

1.0 4.0

5 % synthetic silica with 4 m particle size

AB 06001 PPR

Coextruded Film

AB 06095 PP

1.0 2.0

2. Antifogging
AF 00238 PP

Coextruded Film

3.0 6.0

Organic antiblocking agent; additional slip effect (low COF)

and enhanced printability; for thin skin layers
AB 06060 PPR

Coextruded Film, Metallizable Film

AF 00240 PP

Coextruded Film, Metallizable Film

2.0 4.0

Used for the production of heat sealable BOPP-films for

industrial and food packaging; creates a micro roughness
on the film surface to avoid blocking during winding and unwinding of reels; signficantly improved slip properties without
the negative effects of conventional migrating slip agents on
welding, printing, metallization and lamination
Contains highly dispersed antiblock particles in PP-Random
AB 06062 PPR

Coextruded Film, Metallizable Film

2.0 5.0

Proprietary Organic Antiblocking agent; provides significant

improvement of slip properties without the negative effects
on welding, printing, metallization and lamination
AB 06064 PPR

Coextruded Film, Metallizable Film

Proprietary Organic Antiblocking agent; provides significant
improvement of slip properties without the negative effects
on welding, printing, metallization and lamination

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3.0 5.0

Coextruded Film
Prevents formation of water droplets on the film surface;
suitable for packaging and storage of cold packed food
stuffs; for food approvals according to the EC Commission
Regulation only

3.0 6.0

Organic antiblocking agent; additional slip effect (low COF)

and enhanced printability; suitable for barrier film
AB 06090 PPR

1.5 2.5

Coextruded Film
Prevents formation of water droplets on the film surface;
suitable for packaging and storage of cold packed food
stuffs; for food approvals according to the USFDA only

10 % synthetic silica with 4 m particle size

AB 06059 PPR

1.0 4.0

Metallizable Film
5 % inorganic antiblocking agent for low-haze films with
enhanced printability

1.2 Antiblock for coextruded and metallizable film

AB 06019 PPR

1.0 5.0

Metallizable Film
Inorganic round particles; cost-effective, excellent antiblocking for metallizable films

10 % synthetic silica with 4 m particle size

AB 06095 PP

3.0 5.0

Metallizable Film
Used for the production of heat sealable BOPP films for
industrial and food packaging; creates a micro roughness
on the film surface to avoid blocking during winding and unwinding of reels; significantly improves slip properties without
the negative effects of conventional migrating slip agents
on welding, printing, metallization and lamination; contains
highly dispersed antiblock particles in PP-Random

LDR %

1.1 Antiblock for plain film

AB 06019 PP

LDR %

1.3 Antiblock for metallizable film

AB 06084 PPR

Code

Description

2.0 5.0

We value the reliability and the

relationship, their competence
and technical support as well as
the high quality of products
also swift delivery times.

3. Modifiers

6. White pigments
Polymer Modifier masterbatches are used widely to enhance the many useful properties of BOPP films. Typical applications include cigarette shrink wrap films, twist
films, barrier films and labels.
Code

Description

LDR %

MA 00929 PP

Shrinkage (cigarette shrink wrap)

Stiffness
Processability
Optical properties

17.0 25.0
10.0 20.0
4.0 8.0
10.0 20.0

Stiffness
Twist properties
Processability
Barrier properties (WVTR, OTR)

10.0 20.0
25.0 40.0
4.0 8.0
10.0 25.0

MA 00930 PP

4. Antistatics

Coextruded Film

1.0 4.0

Print-/Lamination Plain Film

Coextruded Film

3.0 10.0

55% highly dispersed titanium dioxide for solid white and

white cavitated film - can also be used for metallizable film
CC 18160 PP

Coextruded Film

2.0 10.0

60% highly dispersed titanium dioxide for solid white and

white cavitated film - can also be used for metallizable film
CC 18162 PP

Coextruded Film

2.0 10.0

60% highly dispersed titanium dioxide for solid white and

white cavitated film - can also be used for metallizable film
Coextruded Film

2.0 8.0

Coextruded Film

Coextruded Film

Combined antistatic and slip agents; especially for improved

slip behaviour at warm climate

All listed Pearlized Masterbatches are manufactured with well selected raw materials. They are accurately dispersed and have a high pellet density as well as a low
moisture content.

FL 08101 PP

Pearlized Film

8.0 12.0

1.0 4.0

1.0 5.0

Pearlized Film

8.0 12.0

70% finely dispersed cavitating agent designed for medium

density pearlized film with enhanced optical and mechanical
properties - also usable for metallizable film

1.0 5.0

Combined antistatic and slip agents; especially for improved

slip behaviour at cold climate
Coextruded Film

7. White agents, pearlized

70% finely dispersed cavitating agent designed for low density pearlized film - also usable for metallizable film

Combined antistatic and slip agents for better optical properties after storage of the film at warm climate

SAT 04550 PP

CC 18111 PP

FL 08100 PP

5. Slip-Antistatics combined

SAT 04509 PP

LDR %

2.0 5.0

Special agents for films with stable wetting tension after

corona or flame treatment and low blooming

SAT 04504 PP

Description

70% highly dispersed titanium dioxide for solid white and

white cavitated film - can also be used for metallizable film

Balanced formulation for immediate effect and long term

performance
AT 04130 PP

Code

CC 18170 PP

All listed Antistatic and Slip/Antistatic Masterbatches contain only additives of a

high molecular weight. They therefore have low vapour pressure and generate less
smoke at the die and in the TDO of the production line.
AT 04082 PP

All listed White Masterbatches are specially designed to obtain high opacity, gloss
and whiteness index.

8. White cavitated
FL 18103 PP

White Cavitated Film

9.0 18.0

Combined agents for medium density white cavitated film

with enhanced optical and mechanical properties
FL 18132 PP

White Cavitated Film

9.0 18.0

Combined agents for low density white cavitated film

FL 18143 PP

White Cavitated Film

Combined agents for medium density white cavitated film

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9.0 18.0

9. Synthetic paper

13. Slip Agents

Code

Description

LDR %

Code

Description

LDR %

MA 00960

Synthetic Paper Film

100

SL 05035 PP

Coextruded Film

1.0 2.5

6% high purity erucamide for the core layer of coextruded films

Paper like appearance; applied in the skin layer to provide a

printable and writable surface

SL 05028 PP

SL 05095 PPR
Matt Film

Matt Film

Metallizable Matt Film

14. CONSLIP Products

CONSLIP 420 PPR

100

CONSLIP 440 PPR

11. Processing agents

Coextruded Film

1.0 5.0

Reduces die build-up and extruder pressure

CONSLIP 480 PPR

All listed Slip/Antiblocking and Slip Masterbatches are produced with carefully
controlled raw materials of high quality, thus ensuring permanent and excellent
qualities of BOPP films
1.0 4.0

5% synthetic silica, 5% high purity erucamide

SAB 06532 PPR

High Speed Packaging Film

Combination of hot slip and antiblocking agent for cigarette
films and high speed packaging

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High Speed Packaging Film

3.0 10.0

High Speed Packaging Film

3.0 10.0

Synergistic additive blend, no additional antiblock required;

hot slip proof; awards lowest coefficient of friction (COF);
also suitable for reverse printing; for skin layer thickness
> 2.0 m
CONSLIP 201 PPR

Coextruded Film

3.0 10.0

Synergistic additive blend, no additional antiblock required;

hot slip proof; awards lowest coefficient of friction (COF);
also suitable for reverse printing

12. Slip-Antiblocking combined

SAB 06527 PPR

High Speed Packaging Film

Synergistic additive blend, no additional antiblock required;
hot slip proof; awards lowest coefficient of friction (COF);
also suitable for reverse printing; for skin layer thickness
< 1.0 m

Special Matt Compound; delivers a low sealing temperature

of the matt layer

PA 00852 PPR

2.5 5.0

100

Non sealing Matt Compound specially designed for graphic

arts application
MAT 02442

High Speed Packaging Film

High concentrated slip agent; for high speed packaging machines (hot slip)

100

Special Matt Compound; delivers a low sealing temperature

of the matt layer
MAT 02480

10.0 20.0

Low concentrated slip agent; for high speed packaging machines (hot slip)

10. Matt compounds

MAT 02440

High Speed Packaging Film

7.0 12.0

High Speed Packaging Film

5.0 10.0

High concentrated, non migrating slip agent for printable

films and also for metallizable films
CONSLIP 205 PP

High Speed Packaging Film

1.0 2.5

High concentrated, non-migrating slip agent for printable

films and also for metallizable films
CONSLIP 205 PPR

High Speed Packaging Film

Non-migrating slip agent for printable films and also for
metallizable films

1.0 2.5

Global supply, local partnership:

We are where you are.
Our Values:
Contact Details
Technology: We continue to rely
on advanced know-how and
technologies, securing our future.
Quality: We warrant our products are produced under strict
and advanced quality assurance
guidelines.
Safety: We ensure our employees
always follow safety procedures.
Environment: We are committed
to complying with environmental
regulations and promoting environmental responsibilities.
Employees: We value the different ideas, experiences and
backgrounds of our employees.

Leadership: We lead by example.

We coach, educate and guide
our workforce enabling them to
achieve their full potential.
Empowerment: We encourage
our employees to be innovative,
make decisions and take responsibility for their actions.
Teamwork: We strive to work as
a team and individuals, reaching
our common goals.
Continuous Improvement: We
are constantly striving to do the
right things even better.
Ethics: We are fair, truthful, and
consistent in our business and
personal practices

Optimized solutions for

Please request for further information:

Polyethylene Packaging

Polyethylene Packaging
Polypropylene Cast and Calender Films
Rolling for success with with Kafrit Group
Masterbatches and Compounds

Polypropylene Cast and Calender Films

Agriculture
Polycarbonate
Flame Retardants
BOPP
Nonwovens

Agricultural Film
Growing Succes with Kafrit Group
Masterbatches and Compounds
Polycarbonate and PMMA Sheets
for a transparent view with Kafrit
Masterbatches and Compounds
Flame Retardants
Enlightening Solutions with Kafrit Masterbatches and Compounds
Adding value to Nonwovens
with CONSTAB Masterbatches

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Kafrit Industries (1993) Ltd

Kibbutz Kfar-Aza,
M.P. Negev, 85142, Israel
Tel: +97286809845
Fax: +97286809846
kafrit@kafrit.co.il
www.kafrit.com

CONSTAB

CONSTAB Polyolefin Additives GmbH

Industriestrasse Mhnetal 16
59602 Rthen, Germany
Tel: +4929528190
Fax: +4929523140
Sales@constab.com
www.constab.com

SUZHOU CONSTAB

Suzhou Constab Engineering

Plastics Co. LTD
Yingyan Road (E), Tongli Town,
Wujiang, Jiangsu, P.R.China.
Tel: +8651263331654/63336478
Fax: +8651263336987
Postcode: 215217
info@constab.cn
www.constab.cn

SILON Compounds Ltd.

Partnership
Silon Compounds Ltd.
5411-275th Street, Langley
British Columbia, Canada, V4W 3X8
Tel: +6046076730
Fax: +6046076736
management@silon.ca
www.silon.ca

Legal Statement: The Information and recommendations contained in this brochure

are based upon data collected by the Kafrit Group and believed to be correct. However,
no warranty for fitness for use or any other guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the Information and recommendations contained herein,
Kafrit Group assumes no responsibility for results of the use of products, processes,
information and recommendations described herein. Specific recommendations and
applications for specific products should be considered and pre-checked by the user
to ensure compatibility with users equipment and product requirements.

Kafrit Industries (1993) Ltd.

Israel

CONSTAB

CONSTAB Polyolefin Additives GmbH

Germany

SUZHOU CONSTAB

Suzhou Constab Engineering Plastics Co. LTD

China

SILON Compounds
Partnership
Silon Compounds Ltd.
Canada

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