Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology benefits of ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET (Portuguese language version)

Elastomeric insert for automotive supplier created with d Onflex-S™ TPE styrenic block polymers for UV stabilization

They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.

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Each of the chemistries offer the properties governed by the building blocks. 1. Styrenic block copolymers 2. Most Dynaflex® (Styrenic block copolymer TPE), Versaflex® (polar modified alloys) and Versalloy® (TPV alloy compounds are suitable for two-shot or insert molding with a polypropylene (PP).

© 2024 Avient, All Rights Reserved RESIN (RPET/PET) PRODUCTION Create Value • Increase yield • Expand applications • Improve aesthetics • Reduce energy ColorMatrix™ Solutions • rePrize™ IV Builder • Ionix™ Flake Treatment • SmartHeat™ RHC Process Aid • Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability • Joule™ Reheat Additive DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL SALES, CONSUMPTION Enhance Consumer Experience • Improve aesthetics and visual appeal • Extend shelf life • Bolster consumer safety • Improve organoleptics ColorMatrix™ Solutions • Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier • Lactra™ Light Blocking Additive • Triple A™ Acetaldehyde Scavenger • Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger • Optica™ Toners COLLECTION, SORTING, RECYCLING Supply Quality Feedstock with APR* Recognized Solutions • Expand end-use applications • Reduce downcycling • Improve color stability ColorMatrix™ Solutions • Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier • Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger • SmartHeat™ RHC Process Aid PREFORM MOLDING & BOTTLE BLOWING Promote Process Optimization • Reduce energy • Reduce bottle blow-outs • Mitigate stress cracking • Improve mechanical and dimensional stability • Increase throughput ColorMatrix™ Solutions • SmartHeat™ RHC Process Aid • Eze™ Slip AgentPET RECYCLING ECO-SYSTEM PREFORM MOLDING & BOTTLE BLOWING COLLECTION, SORTING, RECYCLING DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL SALES, CONSUMPTION RESIN (RPET/PET) PRODUCTION * APR - Association of Plastics Recyclers

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Gate blocks, gib plates to prevent galling, gate blocks to prevent wear. Cavity blocks, ejector pins, sleeves, etc.

Ceramification prevents flaking that char can cause and creates a layer that blocks the oxygen (burning dies out without oxygen).