ColorMatrix Committed to Environmental Sustainability at ChinaPlas 2010

19 April 2010

Shanghai, China – Apr. 19, 2010 –As the global leader in colorants, additives and dosing technologies in the container packaging industry, ColorMatrix is committed to reduce environmental impact throughout the PET Packaging Pipeline and advanced technologies and solutions showcased at 2010 Chinaplas in Shanghai, China on Apr 19-22.

Driven by a philosophy for innovation, ColorMatrix has grown by constantly developing new technologies that drive the industry forward. In 2010, ColorMatrix will keep focusing on innovating technologies that help reduce environment impact and enable customers to become more sustainable for China market. 

ColorMatrix will exhibit advanced products and technologies contribute to raising productivity levels, reducing energy consumption and improving container recyclability at the Chinaplas exhibition. Some of the featured products and technologies include:

PET Resin additives

PET Resin additives including Joule RHB Reheat, Joule RBK Reheat and Optica Toner, is a more viable, long term solution for PET container recycling stream. Joule RHB Reheat is ColorMatrix’ latest generation reheat technology for clean, fully recyclable resin with high performance heat uptake. 

Process Improvement Additives 

Process Improvement Additives embraces Smartheat and Eze technologies for energy efficient processing. Smartheat, developed by ColorMatrix R&D with the very latest knowledge of reheat technology, presents significantly better performance through multi-trip recycling. Eze reduces surface friction, improves processing and prevents damage during preform and container production.

Color Systems

Color Systems offers special effects for improved aesthetics in PET containers and Polyolefin caps and closures, providing clean, efficient, high level dosing accuracy with minimal inventory and waste.  

PET Barrier Technologies :

Amosorb® and Amosorb® SolO₂ – Active oxygen scavengers for products protection and shelf stability in oxygen sensitive beverages and foods packaged in PET.

Lactra - High performance light barrier offering enhanced container aesthetics, engineered to protect and extend the shelf life of dairy products packaged in PET.

Ultimate UV – UV absorbing additive technology with broadband protection for plastic products and UV sensitive food and beverages contained in plastic.

Triple A – Additive technology which reduces acetaldehyde levels in PET packaging, improving the taste in mineral waters.

New version of Minimetrix

New version of Minimetrix provides clean, controller and highly accurate dosing of ColorMatrix advanced liquid colorants.