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The European PET Bottle Platform, whose mission is to determine the effect of new PET bottles and additives on the quality and the sustainability of the recovered PET flake for recycling, has assessed the impact of several innovations on the PET recycling stream. These assessments are based upon tests carried out according to the EPBP testing protocol.

Applicants must demonstrate that materials and/or components used in PET bottles can be recycled safely and economically, using existing recycling technologies and processes, by eliminating or significantly reducing materials that may impede recycling without affecting the yield or the quality of the recycled PET.

To date EPBP has considered 17 applications. Many are ongoing, but there are 6 so far on the positive list. More test results will be posted on this page as they become available. 
 
 
ColorMatrix HyGuard HyCat-1 (280-10120-1) - oxygen scavenger is intended for use at a maximum concentration of 0.10% to provide product protection and extend shelf life of oxygen sensitive beverages and foods packaged in PET. Data supplied from tests carried out according to the EPBP testing protocol demonstrated no negative impact on current European PET recycling if ColorMatrix HyGuard HyCat-1 (280-10120-1) at a maximum concentration of 0.10% is used in levels of up to 10% of the PET bottle market. Read more...
ColorMatrix Ultimate 390-1 (280-1085-1) – UV blocker technology is intended for use at a maximum concentration of 0.15% in the manufacture of PET to provide protection against light degradation for UV sensitive food and beverages. Data supplied from tests carried out according to the EPBP testing protocol demonstrated no negative impact on current European PET recycling if the ColorMatrix UV Blocker Ultimate 390-1 (280-1085-1) at a maximum concentration of 0.15% is used in levels of up to 20% of the PET bottle market. Read more...
ColorMatrix Ultimate 390 CC1 (280-1034-5) – UV blocker technology is intended for use at a maximum concentration of 0.15% in the manufacture of PET to provide protection against light degradation for UV sensitive food and beverages. Data supplied from tests carried out according to the EPBP testing protocol demonstrated no negative impact on current European PET recycling if the ColorMatrix UV Blocker Ultimate 390 CC1 (280-1034-5) at a maximum concentration of 0.15% is used in levels of up to 12% of the PET bottle market. Read more...
Sidel's ActisTM Lite - coating technology consists of a very thin carbon layer (average thickness of 60 nm), deposited in a plasma form, that completely adheres to the inner surface of the PET bottle wall. Data supplied from tests carried out according to the EPBP testing protocol demonstrated that processing conditions and bottle performances are not affected by high levels of Sidel ActisTM Lite coating. Residual colour is the only limiting factor above 15% market share. Read more...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical - MXD6 co-injected bottles consist of a thin layer of MXD6 as the middle layer of a 3-layer construction with no adhesive tie layers, with a content of approximately 5% MXD6. Data supplied from tests carried out according to the EPBP testing protocol demonstrated that processing conditions and bottle performances are not affected by high levels of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical co-injected bottles. Residual colour is the only limiting factor, although the MXD6 middle layer can be partially removed (by air elutriation) from the inner and outer PET layer during the PET washing process. Read more...
APTAR Food+Beverage – closures containing a swimming silicone valve Data supplied from tests carried out according to the EPBP testing protocol demonstrated that APTAR silicone valves floated on the washing water, and were thus removed during the sink-float step. The resultant recycled PET flakes did not contain any silicone. EPBP concludes that APTAR Food+Beverage swimming silicone valve will have no negative impact on current European PET recycling. Read more...