CLEVELAND, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PolyOne
(NYSE: POL) recently announced the commercial availability of
ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC as part of its sustainable solutions
portfolio for recycled PET (rPET) and PET bottles.
SmartHeat RHC is an APR-accredited (Association of Plastic
Recyclers) additive dispersion for bottle preforms. It enables
greater recycled content by improving the thermal stability of the
polymer throughout the recycling process.
Thanks to this new additive, converters and brand owners can use
higher concentrations of recycled material without compromising
packaging aesthetics or performance. SmartHeat RHC improves bottle
color, clarity, mechanical strength, and processability.
Providing feedback on APR accreditation test results, senior
scientist Dr. Wei Zhang at PTI, a
package engineering firm, commented that SmartHeat RHC demonstrated
"impressive color performance."
Walter Ripple, Vice President of
Sustainability at PolyOne, commented, "This additive changes the
game for recycled PET use. Converters now have a solution to tackle
the issues associated with recycled PET, and can address the root
causes of degradation and discoloration that have previously
limited its potential use."
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), with 2018 revenues of
$3.5 billion, is a premier provider
of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. The
company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability
through formulating materials, such as:
- Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality
of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through
high-performance materials that require less plastic
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional
materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel
efficiency in all modes of transportation
- Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve
the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of
end uses.
PolyOne employs approximately 6,900 associates, is certified ACC
Responsible Care® and Great Place to Work®, and is a founding
member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. For more
information, visit www.polyone.com.
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