MOSCOW (MRC) -- ColorMatrix, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation and a global leader in liquid color and additives for plastics, has announced that its patented Joule RHB liquid infra-red absorption technology is now approved for use in PET beverage packaging in China, as per the company's press release.
Adding this technology to bottle preforms enables improved recyclability and reduces energy consumption by up to 30% compared with reheat-free PET resin for substantial production cost savings.
Steven Chai, general manager, ColorMatrix Asia, said, "Joule RHB formulations have successfully delivered value through production efficiency and enhanced post-consumer recyclability for customers around the world. We can now work with PET manufacturers in China to help them improve sustainability, combat rising energy costs, and achieve greater market success."
Joule RHB offers energy gains and raw material savings throughout multiple processing steps by improving infra-red energy absorption. Environmental and raw material gains can be achieved throughout the packaging lifecycle, including the recycling stream. Its inorganic, titanium nitride (TiN) base means the additive can naturally withstand higher temperatures. Inherent blue toning properties help reduce the appearance of yellowing to maintain clarity, while the additive also retains its reheat capability even after long-term recycling.
"We currently manufacture Joule formulations at our facility in Suzhou for customers in other countries throughout Asia Pacific, enabling us to go to market in China immediately with local technical support and short lead times," added Chai.
As MRC reported earlier, PolyOne Corporation has recently announced the launch of NEU View Radiopaque Translucent Solutions, an innovative polymer formulation that provides catheter manufacturers and healthcare professionals enhanced material functionality and performance. Catheters made using the patent-pending NEU View technology provide optical visibility (translucent) when outside the body and superior visibility under X-ray (radiopaque) when inside the body.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of USD3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions with operations in specialty polymer formulations, color and additive systems, polymer distribution and specialty vinyl resins.
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