GRS 4.0 Standard Certification: is an international, voluntary, full-product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy   

It will highlight the progression from basic inks to the most cutting-edge products available today, such as bio-derived inks with 40-59% bio-content, energy-efficient inks that cure at lower temperatures (as low as 250°F compared to the traditional 320°F), and non-PVC inks. Rutland™ Evolve™ Bio Plastisol™ Inks: available in a white and base ink and created with 56-59% bio-derived content, Rutland Evolve Bio Plastisol Inks can reduce screen printers’ reliance on fossil fuel-based inks while offering a soft hand and a standard plastisol ink printing experience 

What is Recycled Content? Learn more about the two types of recycled content

reFlex™ biobased content determination, USDA BioPreferred Label, examples of calculating theoretical renenwable content

reFlex™ biobased content determination, USDA BioPreferred Label, examples of calculating theoretical renenwable content

What is Recycled Content? Learn more about the two types of recycled content

It enables: • Increased rPET content • Reduced CO2 emissions When added to PET preforms and bottles, ColorMatrix AAzure helps to: • Improve bottle quality - Reduced preform acetaldehyde by up to 80% - Improved mechanical strength - Lightweighting • Improve processability - Reduced bottle blowouts - Reduced scrap - Improved productivity • Reduce energy consumption during bottle blowing process ColorMatrix AAzure has a slight blue tint, which is useful for off-setting yellowing often associated with the use of rPET, and has minimal impact on final product color or aesthetics. INCREASED rPET CONTENT & IMPROVED QUALITY Reduced Preform Acetaldehyde Levels Acetaldehyde generation in the pre- form can lead to issues with taste and odor for bottle contents.

It enables: • Increased rPET content • Reduced CO2 emissions When added to rPET and PET preforms and bottles, SmartHeat RHC helps to: • Improve rPET quality - Better thermal stability, reduced yellowing • Improve bottle quality - Greater processability - Lightweighting • Reduce energy consumption during the blow molding process SmartHeat RHC has minimal impact on final product color or aesthetics. Over time, as the level of SmartHeat RHC in the recycle stream begins to rise, the overall quality of rPET is improved, contributing towards increased levels of rPET content in PET bottles by addressing the root cause, rather than masking the issue. Improved Thermal Stability & Reduced Yellowing Based on APR Critical Guidance Test Data 3mm Plaque Actual APR Tolerance L* 91 >82 da* -0.61 >-3 db* -0.38 1.5 Sample Delta L* Delta b* Reference -7.5 11.3 Reference + RHC -5.6 8.6 INCREASED rPET CONTENT & IMPROVED QUALITY SmartHeat RHC is APR accredited for both Critical Guidance and Bottle-to-Bottle, and is EPBP approved.

This type of PET is in high demand because changes in the contents of the container that may indicate impurities can be easily detected. In 2020, California became the first U.S. state to legally mandate the use of recycled content in packaging, specifying a specific percentage of post- consumer recycled plastic be used starting with 15% by 2022. Contact us today https://www.avient.com/content/product-selection-help-form?

TECHNICAL ANALYSES • DSC: Thermal analyses to characterize polymers, additives and colorants • TGA: Thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate thermal stability, plus inorganic pigment, and carbon black content in the Masterbatch • FT-IR: Infrared spectroscopy for the analysis of raw materials • Incineration oven to determine inorganic content • Melt Flow Tester to measure the Melt Flow Rate of MBs and Polymers • Filter test to measure the dispersion quality and aggregate content of materials contained in the polymer matrix • Intrinsic/Relative Viscosity of Masterbatches and polymers • Moisture content in the liquid colorants, MBs and polymers • UV-Visible spectrometry: instrumental evaluation of the color on yarn to perform quality control, color matchings and recipes adjustments • Yarn testing to evaluate mechanical properties, abrasion, dry heat, rubbing and other characteristics • Our pilot spinning lines have state-of-the-art take-up winders that spin up to 4,500 meters/minute.