The main focus of this paper is to introduce novel developments in adhering thermoplastic elastomers onto rigid thermoplastics such as polycarbonate, ABS and their alloys, polyacetal and polyamide. These include semi crystalline and amorphous polymers such as polypropylene, high impact polystyrene (HIPS), polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), polyphylene oxide (PPO), polyoxymethylene (POM) and polyamide (PA). Surface energy match of various thermoplastic elastomers with rigid thermoplastics Engineering Plastics Polyamide 6,6 ABS Polycarbonate Acrylic Polystyrene Polypropylene Polyethylene Elastomer s COPA TPU COPE S-TPE TPV mPE Surface Energy (mN/m) 46 43 40 37 34 31 28 Engineering Plastics Polyamide 6,6 ABS Polycarbonate Acrylic Polystyrene Polypropylene Polyethylene Elastomer s COPA TPU COPE S-TPE TPV mPE Surface Energy (mN/m) 46 43 40 37 34 31 28 Figure 2.

Bottles and closures have traditionally been made using virgin resin. Injection and fill pressures will be different with PCR versus virgin resin due to viscosity inconsistencies of the PCR  Incorporating PCR into closures is reported to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 71% over the use of virgin resin¹.

Formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10-50% natural filler Maxxam BIO polyolefins (bio-based resin) Formulations with bio-based polyolefin resin from renewable plant sources

In addition, we are able to leverage our unparalleled breadth of base resins and additives, including BPA-free, neat resin, and blends, to meet performance targets and establish color aesthetics. Capability to color a multitude of base resins

Sustainability remains high on the packaging industry’s agenda and eco-friendly solutions that don't add complexity and cost are winners amongst brands, converters and resin suppliers. These innovative infrared-absorbing additives are added to PET resin at the reactor stage to provide an eco boost during the blowing of container preforms. Improved recyclability for blended resins

Deliver consistent results in different base resins or resins that differ from region to region Learn about high-performance thermoplastics that surpass commodity and engineering resins

With this launch of additional OnColor™ and OnCap™ HC Plus pre-certified additives and colorant formulations, customers will have more resin choices and performance options for a greater range of applications, especially those that require biocompatible solutions. We can now offer expanded resin families that incorporate biocompatible functional additives, in both masterbatch and compounded forms, that meet or exceed industry standards for USP Class VI or ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing.” Expanded resin families able to incorporate biocompatible colorants and additives include nylon, thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), and polystyrene.

ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Toners & Colors added to PET resin, preforms and rPET corrects and reduces the yellowing that occurs during the recycling process. ColorMatrix Optica toners and colorants for enhanced recyclability offer aesthetic as well as processing benefits for PET resin during the manufacture and recycling processes, and further downstream for convertors, bottle blowers and brand owners during packaging production.  Rebuild intrinsic viscosity (IV) to improve resin quality and increase use rates of reclaimed and recycled PET

However, this solution also makes for a cleaner resin for the recycling stream. Smartheat™ was used to widen the blowing window, allowing the recycled resin to be evenly distributed along the bottle.

CESA™ Release Additives Lubrication PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE CESA RELEASE – STANDARD OFFERINGS POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME DOSAGE Polyolefin PEA0820046 CESA Release PEA0820046 0.5–2.5% Polypropylene PPA0820053 CESA Release PPA0820053 0.5–2% Polyamide ABA0820031 CESA Release ABA0820031 1–3% Polyester NGA0820008 CESA Release NGA0820008 1–2% Polycarbonate NCA0820014 CESA Release NCA0820014 1–2% Styrenic SLA0820008 CESA Release SLA0820008 1–5% TPU RUA0820025 CESA Release 20025 0.5–2% CESA Release additives can be used in combination with other CESA masterbatches, and formulations can be customized for most applications.