ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV390R is a new ultraviolet (UV) absorbing additive technology suitable for both virgin and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) that allows less than 10% UV light transmission up to 395 nm and helps achieve improved bottle blowing with enhanced recyclability features, including less rPET yellowing.   Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Color Prediction Service is a digital service using sophisticated technology to help illustrate the color possibilities or limitations of certain types of PCR for customers, including polyolefins and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins. Sustainability experts from Avient will be on hand to help address recycling challenges in packaging, drawing on research conducted at Avient’s CycleWorks™ Innovation Center that focuses on mechanical recycling challenges and solutions.  

Avient showcases polymer recycling solutions including Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Enhanced Recycling and ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ liquid dispersion process aids that can improve the recyclability of PET bottles at the Plastics Recycling LATAM Conference in Mexico City Avient will also showcase its sustainable portfolio of polymer colorants, additives, and services at the conference. This includes Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Enhanced Recycling, Avient’s Color Prediction Service, which digitally illustrates the possibilities of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in solutions, and ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ liquid dispersion process aids, which can improve the recyclability of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.

BEREA, Ohio – PolyOne ColorMatrix, a global leader in liquid color and additives for plastics,has launched the PlanetPak™ liquid delivery system, the latest in its line of eco-friendly packaging solutions, helping customers reach their environmental goals. While traditional drums and pails often end up in landfills, the PlanetPak system is easy to dispose of and recycle,” said Seth Tomasch, general manager, PolyOne ColorMatrix. Avient Announces Quarterly Dividend...

Supports enhanced recyclability Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services. Learn more on how Avient's innovative dairy packaging solutions can help extend shelf life, block light effectively, enhance bottle performance, and reduce environmental impact.

ColorMatrix AAnchor provides enhanced processability, recyclability, and reduced regulatory risk due to migration particularly in closed loop recycle systems. Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services. Enhancing the Recyclability of PET via Performance Additives

TONERS & COLORS Challenge: rPET can be off-color, negatively impacting consumer perception of a product. Toners and colorants can create brighter, haze-free PET containers. ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Toners - Masks yellowing of rPET preforms and improves aesthetics.

Recycle Solutions Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services. Meter liquid colors and additives cleanly and accurately each and every time with ColorMatrix Flexcart

ColorMatrix™ FlexOne™ Brochure New black colorants from Avient support circular economy and turn former waste into recyclable packaging Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Recycling - Polyolefin Antioxidant for Enhanced Recycling (Chinese)

The extremely versatile FlexOne works uniquely with Avient’s patented PlanetPak™ delivery containers to provide liquid metering.The overall system delivers sustainable liquid metering with user-friendly technology, high yield, reduced logistics impact, and recyclable packaging. Recycle Solutions Meter liquid colors and additives cleanly and accurately each and every time with ColorMatrix Flexcart

For applications requiring color or toning, SmartHeat RHC is also available as ColorMatrix Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability. SmartHeat RCH is also available as the following combination products: • ColorMatrix Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability • ColorMatrix AAzure™ Acetaldehyde Scavenger • ColorMatrix Ultimate™ UV390R Light Barrier Due to heat exposure and subsequent thermal degradation, PET commonly yellows during the recycle process. A typical remedy, adding toners and colorants, can have a detrimental effect on the brightness of the final product.