Near Infrared (NIR) Sortable Colorants

OnColor™ NIR Sortable Colorants

Enable Black and Dark Packaging to be Detected and Sorted for Recycling

OnColor™ NIR Sortable Black and Dark Colorants promote the correct sorting and recycling of dark polymers. This solution permits black and dark color polymers to be detected by near-infrared (NIR) automatic sorting equipment, enabling subsequent recycling. OnColor NIR sortable colorants are available in a range of dark tones, including blacks, and can also be customized to support the needs of brand owners, allowing dark packaging to remain an option for current products.

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Impact

  • Customized sortable black and dark colors upon request
  • Solid or liquid form
  • Suitable for PET, polyolefins, and PCR
  • Processes: extrusion, injection, thermoforming
  • Coloration strength & dispersion quality, similar to conventional black masterbatch
  • Competitive Let-Down Ratio (LDR), depending on applicable standards, part-geometry, added ingredients
  • Food contact approval documentation available upon request

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OnColor™ NIR Sortable Colorants

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