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According to projections, the world may produce over 400 million tons of plastic waste annually by 2030 (National Geographic).
Recycled plastics can be used to create new products across several industries, but one brand owner in particular was looking to incorporate recycled plastics in their consumer applications.
Plastics Industry Association
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Customizing the material may include incorporating functional additives and modifiers such as fibers, foaming agents, oxygen scavengers, flame retardants, and UV blockers.
Similar to traditional materials, confirming which standards must be met and ensuring the sustainable plastic formulation is compliant is important.
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Article Explore the Benefits of Laser Marking on Plastic Caps and Closures
Learn about the key benefits of laser marking and differences between top laser technologies.
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This TPE Tip can help you achieve:
• Conventional, opaque colors
• High visibility, fluorescent, bright colors
• Transparent, translucent, or pearlescent colors
• Thermochromic colors for color change based on temperature
Styrenic block copolymer (SBC) elastomers are some of the most versatile and easily processed materials in the plastics industry.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/technical-bulletins?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
This TPE Tip can help you achieve:
• Conventional, opaque colors
• High visibility, fluorescent, bright colors
• Transparent, translucent, or pearlescent colors
• Thermochromic colors for color change based on temperature
Styrenic block copolymer (SBC) elastomers are some of the most versatile and easily processed materials in the plastics industry.
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COLOR SMART TRANS PURPLE W/UV
FRUCTIS TRANSPARENT GREEN W/UV
PG 69881.01 PU APET UV LC
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How to minimize the risk of supply chain disruption for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives
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The concentrates need to be diluted with virgin polymer during the conversion process to achieve the right amount of color or additive in the plastic.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/securing-supplies-medical-plastic-solutions?pname%5B0%5D=17815
How to minimize the risk of supply chain disruption for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives
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Securing Supplies for Medical Plastic Solutions
The concentrates need to be diluted with virgin polymer during the conversion process to achieve the right amount of color or additive in the plastic.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/securing-supplies-medical-plastic-solutions?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
How to minimize the risk of supply chain disruption for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives
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Securing Supplies for Medical Plastic Solutions
The concentrates need to be diluted with virgin polymer during the conversion process to achieve the right amount of color or additive in the plastic.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/securing-supplies-medical-plastic-solutions?pname%5B0%5D=17814
How to minimize the risk of supply chain disruption for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives
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Securing Supplies for Medical Plastic Solutions
The concentrates need to be diluted with virgin polymer during the conversion process to achieve the right amount of color or additive in the plastic.