AF-Color black masterbatch is IR-detectable

AF-Carbon PE 950811 IR black AF-Color’s newest black masterbatch for plastics can be detected by recycling systems that use infrared (IR) light to identify different materials. It is an alternative to commonly used carbon black pigments that absorb IR light, which makes it difficult for recycling facilities to identify plastic products that contain them. The masterbatch is for use with polyethylene and polypropylene resins, and, in some cases, is appropriate for polyamide 6 and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resins.  

What’s new? The AF-Carbon PE 950811 IR black grade, which recently hit the market and is targeted for use in food packaging. 

Benefits Deep black color and recyclability. The alternative to carbon black can enhance the recyclability and circularity of a wide variety of plastic packaging.  

AF-Color, Branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, Niederzissen, Germany, 49-2636-8092-0, www.af-color.com