One of the primary challenges in the recycling of PET is maintaining high yield rates for quality rPET.

One of the primary challenges in the recycling of PET is maintaining high yield rates for quality rPET.

One of the primary challenges in the recycling of PET is maintaining high yield rates for quality rPET.

Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives improved scrap rate and reduced prominent sink marks for putty knife manufacturer

Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating certification for server cabinets

Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating certification for server cabinets

Featuring a controlled laser transmission rate and weld width that delivers strength and a smooth surface finish increases part design freedom, and allows for various colors of formulations.

THE INDUSTRY REQUIREMENT Changing legislation, brand responsibility, and a desire to support the circular economy are all driving factors pushing the need for increased packaging recycling. Brand owners and packaging manufacturers who need to use increased levels of rPET content, in support of their sustainability goals and the circular economy, should benefit from this solution. SmartHeat™ RHC AAzure™ Optica™ Ultimate™ UV390R APPLICATION PET process aid Acetaldehyde scavenger Heat stable, enhanced recyclability toners and colors Light barrier for PET FORMULATION Liquid dispersion Stand alone Liquid dispersion Triple A™ with SmartHeat RHC Liquid dispersion Heat stable dyes and carrier system with SmartHeat RHC Liquid dispersion USER Converters and rPET producers Converters (water) Converters and rPET producers Converters COLOR Colorless Slight blue tint or can be colored as required with the addition of Optica toners A range of blue colors and toners, also custom color solutions Green and amber colors also available Colorless RECYCLING APPLICATIONS APR accredited N/A N/A APR accredited COLORMATRIX ENHANCED RECYCLABILITY PORTFOLIO KEY BENEFITS • Corrects yellowing and balances color variation in PET preforms, bottles and rPET • Improves heat stability through the recycling process • Improves the quality and performance of rPET • Achieves improved mechanical strength in the bottle • Improves productivity, reduced blowouts, downtime and scrap rates in bottle blowing and filling • Reduces energy consumption • Supports the circular economy TARGET MARKET & APPLICATIONS PET preforms and rPET resin REGULATORY • EU - ✓ • FDA - ✓ • Mercosur - approved for use in Brazil with applicable use limitations Detailed information regarding food contact clearances available on request. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

Our Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Addtives epitomize simplicity, providing all the color and performance you need in a single formulation. These concentrates are customized and optimized for your particular needs, from improving processing to enhancing aesthetics, and even to meeting sustainability goals. Use processing additives to maintain dimensional stability, reduce warpage and sink, or improve scrap rate.

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