FILM PRODUCTION | ADDITIVES
including its new Halofree 709 and 229 for PE films, offer halogen-free flame retardant performance in PE films. Initially developed for European applica- tions, the products are now available globally, according to the company.
Multi-layer recycling Although seeing growing interest in BOPE mono- material films, which Ampacet is targeting with it BIAX4CE portfolio of masterbatches, the compa- ny’s North American Strategic Business Manager for Flexibles, Jim Morrison, says there will continue to be a need for high barrier multi-layered films. These films are more difficult to recycle because they contain combinations of non-polar and polar polymers, such as EVOH and PA. Morrison says Ampacet’s ReVive portfolio of
compatibilisers combines a synergistic blend of functional additives designed to enable efficient recycling of such films. ReVive is said to allow post-industrial recycled film (edge trim, for exam- ple) to be recycled into the PE layer of a multi-layer film or to be used as PCR. “As CPGs [consumer packaged goods compa- nies] continue to push for greater recycle incorpo-
ration in all plastic packaging, the challenge for multi-layered films will be to maintain strength and barrier functionality. The value chain continues to develop more advanced materials, from resins to innovative additives, to meet these objectives,” says Morrison. AddWorks PKG 906 Circle stabiliser from
Clariant is designed to allow higher levels of recycled content to be incorporated into polyolefin films. Reground scrap from BOPP film production or any PE or PP blown or cast film process can be
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Halogen-free flame retardant systems are making headway in films for the construction industry
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