SmartHeat RHC is an APR-accredited (Association of Plastic Recyclers) additive dispersion for bottle preforms. It enables greater recycled content by improving the thermal stability of the polymer throughout the recycling process.
Thanks to this new additive, converters and brand owners can use higher concentrations of recycled material without compromising packaging aesthetics or performance. SmartHeat RHC improves bottle color, clarity, mechanical strength, and processability.
Providing feedback on APR accreditation test results, senior scientist Dr.
Wei Zhang at PTI, a package engineering firm, commented that SmartHeat RHC demonstrated "impressive color performance."
Walter Ripple, Vice President of Sustainability at PolyOne, commented, "This additive changes the game for recycled PET use. Converters now have a solution to tackle the issues associated with recycled PET, and can address the root causes of degradation and discoloration that have previously limited its potential use."
