Polarfin® The definitive answer to compatibilisation

The recycling conundrum Compatibilisation of polyolefins with polar plastics

Low compatibility between polyolefins (PE and PP) and polar plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamide (PA) and ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) is a major stumbling block to the creation of high value recycled plastics.

Effective compatibilisation of these chemically incompatible plastics has posed a challenge for decades, meaning substantial quantities of mixed plastic waste is not entering a circular economy but instead being landfilled or incinerated for energy recovery.

With significant global focus on sustainability and creating a circular economy within the plastics industry, this situation requires urgent action.

Here’s the good news!
Our radical Polarfin® Compatibiliser technology is the answer to this global challenge

Polarfin® Compatibiliser enables successful compatibilisation of polyolefins and polar plastics without detriments to mechanical strength or optical properties, allowing the recycling of mixed plastics, such as flexible packaging, back into high value applications.

This not only addresses one of the major challenges faced by the plastics value chain in recycling mixed plastics but also paves the way for improved sustainability and a more robust circular economy for future generations.

The applications are endless

Whether you are in manufacturing, processing or consumer plastics, our Polarfin® Compatibiliser technology is ready to meet your sustainability needs!

PLASTICS MANUFACTURER?

Ensure recyclability of contaminated polyolefin waste streams from the start of the supply chain and elevate the life cycle sustainability of your products.

Polarfin® Compatibiliser, available as an additive or masterbatch, can be easily incorporated into your existing manufacturing processes without any changes to equipment, making your products “recycle ready” from the point of manufacture.

Use Polarfin® Compatibiliser to manufacture multilayered flexible films or mixed plastic blends that are ready to recycle back into high value applications at end of life, driving a more circular economy for plastics.

PLASTIC PROCESSOR?

Are you using post-consumer recyclate (PCR) or post-industrial recyclate (PIR) in your processes and observing issues with compatibility such as defects, low strength and poor optics?

Use Polarfin® Compatibiliser to compatibilise polar plastics within polyolefin recyclate, whilst retaining mechanical strength and haze/clarity values comparable to virgin polyolefins.

Apart from the financial benefits, Polarfin® Compatibiliser enables the use of higher levels of recycled content, giving you the competitive edge over companies who continue to use outdated compatibilisation methods.

SUPPLYING CONSUMER PLASTICS?

Consumers are increasingly eco-conscious and want products that align with their ethics.

Using Polarfin® Compatibiliser technology you can increase the recycled plastic content in your products, whilst maintaining a fully recyclable product, and appeal to the growing segment of consumers wanting environmentally responsible and sustainable purchase options.

And you can do it right now by asking your suppliers about Polarfin® Compatibiliser products from Interface Polymers Ltd.

Our Polarfin® solutions

The answer to your mixed plastics compatibility problems

Polarfin® Compatibiliser products outperform existing technologies for mixed plastics compatibilisation, enabling the recycling of multilayer flexible packaging at low addition rates without any loss in mechanical performance.

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