rPE-LD made from 100 % post-consumer recyclate
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100 % PCR – rPE from recycled beverage cartons
M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat is a plastic recyclate that is 100 % from Post-consumer recyclate (PCR) is obtained. The raw material base is PE from used beverage cartons from the waste stream. The material is an impressive sustainable solution for a wide range of applications in plastics processing. M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat can be used both pure as well as proportionally in formulations.
Thanks to its versatile properties, M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat is suitable for blown film extrusion, extrusion, injection moulding and the extrusion blow moulding of small hollow parts in the non-food sector. Also as inner layer film the recyclate can also be used as an inner layer film. It is greenish translucent and can be coloured with suitable colour masterbatches.
The special sustainability aspect lies in the use of 100% PCR material made from recycled beverage cartons which helps to conserve resources. M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat thus supports more environmentally friendly plastic applications and enables the development of recyclable products.
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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 that efficiently separates the multi-layered components and recovers high-quality raw materials. This recycled PE, based on post-consumer recyclate, contributes to the circular economy and can be used in new products both pure and as a filler.
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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
Recyclate content
100 %
Origin
Post-consumer recyclate
Processing technologies
Blown film extrusion, extrusion, injection moulding, extrusion blow moulding
Processing
Can be used pure or proportionally
MFR (190 °C/2.16 kg)
5.0 g/10 min
Tensile modulus (MD/TD)
70/90 MPa
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Blow-moulded small hollow bodies with recycled content
Our sustainable recyclate M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat is versatile and suitable for the production of blow-moulded small to medium-sized hollow bodies.
It is suitable for non-food applications such as packaging in the areas of cleaning and hygiene, household and garden, automotive, construction, agriculture and many more.
M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat is a good choice for anyone who wants to use more sustainable materials. Join us in helping to conserve raw materials, reduce waste and close loops.
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German Packaging Award ceremony
In the category "Sustainability – Use of recycled materials" of the German Packaging Award a joint project for the development of a sustainable packaging concept by the Feddersen Group and the partner companies saperatec GmbH (PCR supplier), Palbo GmbH (manufacturer of the container) and our sister company AF-COLOR was honoured.
The award-winning project comprised a packaging solution that represents a recycling approach using composite material. The container is made from 50% post-consumer recycled polyethylene (PCR-PE) and 50% high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It was coloured using AF-Color® PCR masterbatches in the colours blue, black and silver. The PCR material used in the container originally comes from recycled beverage cartons and demonstrates the potential of recycling these material streams.
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Indicative technical data M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat
English | M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
Food contact approval: | no | - | EU 10/2011 |
Appearance: | green translucent | - | - |
PCR content: | 100 | % | - |
MFR (190 ˚C/2.16 kg): | 5.0 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Density: | 0.93 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
Tensile modulus (MD): | 70 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
Tensile modulus (TD): | 99 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
Tensile strength (MD): | 5 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
Tensile strength (TD): | 4 | MPa | ISO 527-3 |
Elongation at break (MD): | 120 | % | ISO 527-3 |
Elongation at break (TD): | 100 | % | ISO 527-3 |
Tear strength (MD): | 6 | N/mm | ISO 6383 |
Tear strength (TD): | 19 | N/mm | ISO 6383 |
Tensile modulus: | 240 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Tensile strength: | 11 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Elongation at break: | 132 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C): | 57 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eA |
Please refer to the product data sheet for details.
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Processing technologies for M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat
M·CYCLOSE® rPELD 050 nat can be processed using various technologies – both pure and as part of formulations. Please contact us if you have any questions about the application.
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Colour masterbatches based on PCR recyclate
Our sister company AF-COLOR has developed the suitable PCR-based colour masterbatches for you.
Possible applications for recyclates
Bin liners
Small hollow containers
Industrial packaging (in inner layer)
Plant clips
Your application
Disclaimer: The information is based on our current knowledge and experience. A legally binding guarantee 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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