Key attributes of the UltraPET™ color concentrate include:
• Polymeric carrier that is low melting and has excellent compatibility with the base polymer. The polymeric carrier will not migrate and cause screw slippage issues
• Melts at 50% lower temperature than traditional PET based carriers
• Improved rheology and larger surface area leading to a faster incorporation rate
• Compatibility with PET bottle resins
• High loading capability
• No need to recrystallize
• Drying may not be required at low use rates for tints
• Resistance to alcohols
• Reduced housekeeping cost compared to liquid color
• FDA compliant
Targeted applications for this new UltraPET™ product line include cosmetic packaging, vitamin bottles, nutraceuticals, sample liquor bottles, spice jars, thermoformed sheets and much more.
