rPE made from 100 % post-consumer recyclate
All information about our recyclate product range at a glance
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100 % PCR rPE with filler from household waste
The product range M·CYCLOSE® rPE UBQ includes three plastic recyclates that are almost 100 % from post-consumer recyclate (PCR) are produced. The raw material basis is recycled polyethylene (rPE) from beverage cartons to which a recycled filler from household waste streams has been added. There are three M·CYCLOSE® materials in which the filler from household waste with 10 %, 20 % and 30 % is contained.
The M·CYCLOSE® rPE UBQ product range is convincing as a sustainable solution for a wide range of non-food applications in injection moulding. A very good processability and a good flowability characterise the material. An improved stiffness makes the end products dimensionally stable. At the same time, the material is characterised by high impact resistance and is therefore also a robust solution for applications with increased mechanical requirements. All variants have a greyish, natural look with visible fibre structures.
The special sustainability aspect of this product range lies in the combination of 100 % PCR polyethylene with UBQ filler made from household waste which makes a significant contribution to conserving resources and reduces the carbon footprint of components. With M·CYCLOSE® rPE 068 UBQ10 nat, M·CYCLOSE® rPE 055 UBQ20 nat and M·CYCLOSE® rPE 044 UBQ30 nat provide you with sustainable and high-performance materials for the development of sustainable, recyclable plastic products.
Product data sheets M·CYCLOSE® rPE UBQ product range
The product data sheets with details on processing, handling and storage as well as the processing temperatures and measured values can be found by clicking on the following materials.
100 % PCR rPE with 10 % household waste filler
Recycled content: >98 %
Origin: Post-consumer
MFR: 6.8 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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100 % PCR rPE with 20 % household waste filler
Recyclate content: >98 %
Origin: Post-consumer
MFR: 5.5 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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100 % PCR rPE with 30 % household waste filler
Recyclate content: >98 %
Origin: Post-consumer
MFR: 4.4 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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Recycled filler made from household waste
Large quantities of unsorted household waste accumulate every day – from banana peels to old pizza boxes. What appears useless at first glance is converted into 80,000 tonnes of valuable raw materials for plastics processing by our partner UBQ using innovative technology at its large-scale plant in the Netherlands.
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rPE made from beverage cartons
Beverage cartons are difficult to recycle due to their complex composite materials. Saperatec GmbH has developed a water-based separation technology with which the components can be efficiently separated and high-quality raw materials recovered. This recycled PE, based on post-consumer recyclate, contributes to the circular economy and can be used in new products both pure and as an ingredient in formulations.
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Advantages and information on recyclates
What are the advantages of using recyclates? What is the difference between PCR and PIR? You can find more information about recyclates here:
Properties of recyclates
Recyclate content
>98 %
Origin
Post-consumer recyclate
Processing technology
Injection moulding
MFR (190 °C/2.16 kg)
4.4 - 6.8 g/10 min
Stiffness
950 - 1,200 MPa
Charpy notched
3.5 - 4.1 kJ/m²
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Indicative technical data M·CYCLOSE® rPE UBQ product range
English | rPE 068 UBQ10 nat | rPE 055 UBQ20 nat | rPE 044 UBQ30 nat | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Food contact approval: | no | no | no | - | EU 10/2011 |
UBQ content: | 10 | 20 | 30 | % | - |
PCR content: | > 98 | > 98 | > 98 | % | - |
Appearance: | grey | dark grey | dark grey | - | - |
MFR (190 ˚C/2.16 kg): | 6.8 | 5.5 | 4.4 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Density: | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.03 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
Tensile modulus (1mm/min): | 950 | 1,150 | 1,200 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Yield strength (50mm/min) | 20 | 19 | 17 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Strain at yield (50mm/min): | 10 | 9 | 8 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Stress at break (50mm/min): | 19 | 18 | 16 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Strain at break (50mm/min): | 11 | 10 | 9 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Charpy unnotched (23 °C): | 57 | 38 | 25 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eU |
Charpy notched (23 °C): | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eA |
Heat distortion temperature, HDT-B: | 59 | 63 | 65 | °C | ISO 75/B |
Please refer to the product data sheet for details.
Not the right material?
If you need an alternative compound with different material properties, you will find all our materials suitable for injection moulding here:
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Colour masterbatches based on PCR recyclate
Our sister company AF-COLOR has developed the appropriate PCR-based colour masterbatches for you.
Possible applications for recyclates
Consumer goods
Plant clips
Containers
Your application
Disclaimer: The information is based on our current knowledge and experience. A legally binding assurance of certain properties or suitability for a specific individual case cannot be derived from this information. The information provided here does not exempt processors and users from carrying out their own tests and investigations in specific individual cases. BIO-FED®, M∙VERA®, M·BIOBASE®, M·CYCLOSE®, AF-Eco®, AF-CirColor®, AF-CirCarbon® and AF-CirCompex® are registered trademarks of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH.
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