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Additives for Packaging


Additives for packaging, be it for polyolefins or PET (the widely used plastic in packaging), are used for processing and manufacturing performance improvements and allow materials to have an assortment of enhanced properties.

In addition, due to increased awareness of circular economy, manufacturers are turning to additives that allow recycling in packaging and for additives and masterbatches that are near-infrared (NIR) detectable.

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Dec 30, 2022 | Industry News

A New Way to Efficiently Depolymerize Nylon-6 Into Caprolactam

Nylon-6 is a tough, non-biodegradable plastic that cannot be recycled by conventional methods. A new way has now been introduced by a team from the U.S. in the journal Angewandte Chemie...

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Dec 23, 2022 | Industry News

Avient Releases Annual Color Forecasting Guide for Plastics Industry

Avient Corporation announces the release of ColorForward™ 2024, the annual color forecasting guide for the plastic industry developed by its ColorWorks™ team. Now in its 18th edition, the...

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Dec 19, 2022 | Product News

Ampacet’s Anti-scratch Masterbatches Improve Aesthetics in End-use Applications

Consumers have been looking for new ways to reduce scratches and scuffs on plastic surfaces. Ampacet’s ScratchShield™ masterbatch, added during the molding process, exceeds customer expectations for...

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Dec 14, 2022 | Industry News

BRB Silicones Appoints Lohman Chemical for Silicone Product Distribution in Kenya

BRB Silicones South Africa Pty. Ltd., a full subsidiary of BRB International BV, appoints Lohman Chemicals & Solvents Limited for sales distribution of silicone product portfolio for personal care...

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Dec 13, 2022 | Product News

2022 Wrap-up: Product Launches that Made Headlines

The beginning of this holiday season marks the end of an year. As we are approaching towards the end of year 2022, let’s have a look at the suppliers who have launched new product lines in the arena...

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Dec 2, 2022 | Product News

ECKART Develops Pigment Solution for Automatic Sorting of Plastics

Automatic plastic sorting systems in recycling plants work with NIR sensors that do not always correctly identify certain colorants such as conventional silver shades. With NIR Silver, ECKART...

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Dec 2, 2022 | Product News

Avient’s NIR Sortable Colorants Receive APR Recognition for Use in HDPE

Avient Corporation announces its line of near-infrared (NIR) sortable dark colorants was recently recognized by the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) under its Meets Preferred Guidance (MPG)...

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Nov 28, 2022 | Product News

Kraton’s Additives Receive APR Critical Guidance Recognition for Use in PP

Kraton Corporation receives Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its CirKular+ Performance Enhancement Series C2000 and C3000 for use in polypropylene...

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Nov 21, 2022 | Product News

Ampacet Introduces Additive Portfolio to Impart Matte Finish in Packaging Items

Ampacet introduces MATIP 347, an additive portfolio that imparts a luxurious matte finish for premium packaging and personal care items. Specifically designed for blown, cast film and BOPP, MATIP...

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Nov 14, 2022 | Product News

Ampacet Featured Masterbatch and Sustainability Product Solutions at K 2022

Ampacet featured a range of masterbatch and sustainability product solutions and innovations at K 2022, in Germany. Among Ampacet’s advanced masterbatch solutions are products for the medical and...

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