Additives for the mechanical recycling of plastics to achieve a circular plastics value chain.
Evonik enables the transition from a linear to a circular plastics value chain with our additive solutions for the wet and dry stages of mechanical recycling of plastics - from defoaming and wetting to deinking, delabeling, demetallization and dewatering, to odor control and compatibilization.
Our product portfolio includes additives for mechanical recycling that de-ink plastics at room temperature and improve their mechanical properties, surface and odor. Our additives for plastics recycling are suitable for floating, sinking and washing processes in plastics recycling and act as biodegradable dewatering aids or modifiers of polymer properties.
TEGOMER® DA 850
TEGOMER® DA 850 is an advanced polymeric copolymer featuring pigment-affinic groups, specifically engineered for use as a dispersant in aqueous environments. This innovative product facilitates the incorporation of water-based pigment slurries into thermoplastics by enabling the evaporation of water during the extrusion process.
TEGO® SORB
TEGO® Sorb PY 50 PE and PY 50 PP are additives for recycling processes, suitable for pelletizing or granulation, even in single-screw extruders. TEGO® Sorb PY 88 and PY 50 PE/PP are advanced odor absorbers for dry-stage and compounding, effectively neutralizing unpleasant odors. The products are available as concentrates and masterbatches.
Why choose TEGO® CYCLE, TEGOMER® DA 850 and TEGO® SORB?
Key benefits
Improving the properties of recycled polymers
Better elongation in mechanical testing
Reduction of the water content after centrifugation by up to 70 % compared to centrifugation without the use of additives
Facilitate the separation of different plastics and/or foreign materials
Key benefits
Higher filling of pastes and excellent rheological properties even during long-term storage of pastes
Improved color strength and covering power
Improved durability and mechanical properties
Reduced abrasion properties on the doctor blade used for the application of finishes
Key benefits
Excellent heat stability throughout the compounding process
Improving the quality and usability of recycled polyolefins by reducing unwanted odors
Especially suitable for polyolefins, rubber compound and recycled materials
Available as concentrate and masterbatch in PE or PP