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Near Infrared (NIR) Sortable Colorants

OnColor™ NIR Sortable Colorants

Enable Black and Dark Packaging to be Detected and Sorted for Recycling

OnColor™ NIR Sortable Black and Dark Colorants promote the correct sorting and recycling of dark polymers. This solution permits black and dark color polymers to be detected by near-infrared (NIR) automatic sorting equipment, enabling subsequent recycling. OnColor NIR sortable colorants are available in a range of dark tones, including blacks, and can also be customized to support the needs of brand owners, allowing dark packaging to remain an option for current products.

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  • Customized sortable black and dark colors upon request
  • Solid or liquid form
  • Suitable for PET, polyolefins, and PCR
  • Processes: extrusion, injection, thermoforming
  • Coloration strength & dispersion quality, similar to conventional black masterbatch
  • Competitive Let-Down Ratio (LDR), depending on applicable standards, part-geometry, added ingredients
  • Food contact approval documentation available upon request

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CAI Detectable Black for PCR Case Study (Snapshot) Discover how a cosmetics brand achieved circular packaging with glamorous and striking special effects View
Color and Additives Solutions Overview Product/Service Overview Colorant and additives overview and capabilities View
NIR Detectable Sortable Blacks for Recyclable Packaging - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview A range of colorants created without the addition of carbon black pigment. It permits black and dark polymers to be detected by near infrared (NIR) automatic sorting equipment. (Chinese language version) View
NIR Sortable Colorants for Recyclable Packaging - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview A range of colorants created without the addition of carbon black pigment. It permits black and dark polymers to be detected by near infrared (NIR) automatic sorting equipment. View
OnColor™ NIR Sortable Black Colorants Video New black colorants from Avient support circular economy and turn former waste into recyclable packaging View
Polyolefins – Aligning with Sustainability Goals Product/Service Overview Overview of ways to achieve sustainability using polyolefins View
Recycle Value Chain - Black IR Sortable Packaging Infographic Learn how Avient's black IR sortable packaging improves recyclability. View