TAGS: Additives for Packaging
Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals S.A.S. (TIESC), a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed a whole new range of Lioplax® black plastic masterbatch for near-infrared (NIR) sorting and subsequent material recovery. The new packaging masterbatch supports the recyclability of black plastic waste and helps in closing the loop on the circular economy.
Alternative to Standard Carbon Black Masterbatch
To address the issues of undetected black or dark-colored packaging waste, TIESC developed a new alternative to standard carbon black masterbatch.
Packaging using a new Lioplax® black masterbatch can be detected by NIR sensors during the sorting stage at material recovery centers. This allows dark-color packaging to be sorted and integrated back into the value chain as a reusable raw material through recycling. The NIR black colorants have been certified according to the Cotrep recyclability test protocol and have received positive results at both Pellenc and Tomra testing centers.
Masterbatch for Different Packaging Applications
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Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals has successfully brought to market a sustainable alternative enabling your packaging to integrate the recycling loop,” commented Dr. Xavier André, Technical & Research Manager of Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals.
The Lioplax® series of NIR-sorting black masterbatches are specially formulated for use in PP trays, PET preforms, films, bottles and other packaging applications. Different grades are available in varying black color shades, grades of resins (polyolefin, PET) and processing compatibility such as injection, extrusion and blow molding.
Source: Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals