PRODUCT GUIDERECYCLING OF THERMOPLASTICSSCONARECYCLOBYKBYK-MAX

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Product Guide TP-G 2

Additives for the recycling of thermoplastics (1/2)
DosagePolymers

BlendsPOProcessing

Application examples with recyclates

SSE

TSE

0.5 – 2.0Odor reduction of substances such as H2S, NH3 and amines in PE

0.5 – 2.0Odor reduction of substances such as H2S, NH3 and amines in PP

As supplied (%)

Viscosity modification

VOC and odor reduction

Selective odor absorption

Impact modification

Coupling of fiber

Compatibilization

Light stabilization

Typical recyclates

Heat stabilization

EffectProcess stabilization

ProductVOC and odor reduction
BYK-MAX OR 4206

PE, POBYK-MAX OR 4207



PPBYK-MAX P 4200

PP, POPO

0.5 – 2.0PP or PP-GF automotive compounds with high content of recyclates

ABS, PA, PO

ABS/PP

0.2 – 2.0Restabilization and compatibilization of ABS/PP recyclates, e.g. from WEEE

0.1– 0.5

Retention of melt flow properties and long-term thermal stability

0.1– 1.0

Restabilization of HDPE with PP impurities, recycling of battery cases



Improvement of processing and long-term thermal and UV stability of therecyclateRestabilization and compatibilization of PP/EPDM bumpers contaminated with
non-meltable components such as paint residues



Restabilization and compatibilization of multi-layer barrier films or PO blendswith polar components (such as PA, PET, EVOH)

Use in PO blends in recycling applications to improve processing and long-term
stability of the recyclate, recycling of battery casesIncreasing the melt strength of polyesters, such as PET for fiber applications

Stabilizer packages
BYK-MAX HS 4309





RECYCLOBYK 4370

PE, PPRECYCLOBYK 4371

PE, PP

RECYCLOBYK 4372
RECYCLOBYK 4373
RECYCLOBYK 4374
RECYCLOBYK 4375
RECYCLOBYK 4376

PE, PP









 Especially recommended    Recommended

PE/PP



0.1– 0.5

PP, PO

PP/EPDM

0.1– 2.0

PE, PO

PE/PA, PE/polyester

1.0 – 5.0

PE, PP, PO

0.2 – 1.0

 PET, PBT, PA, PC

0.1– 1.5

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Additives for the recycling of thermoplastics (2/2)
DosagePolymers

BlendsPE, POPE/PA

2.0 – 10.0

PE, PO

PE/PA

2.0 – 10.0

Processing
SSE

Application examples with recyclates

TSE

As supplied (%)

Viscosity modification

VOC and odor reduction

Selective odor absorption

Impact modification

Coupling of fiber

Compatibilization

Typical recyclatesLight stabilization

Heat stabilization

EffectProcess stabilization

ProductPolymeric modifiers
SCONA TPPE 1102 GALLSCONA TPPE 1212 PAHD

SCONA TPPE 2400 GAHDSCONA TPPP 1616 FA
SCONA TPPP 2003 GB

Compatibilization of polar polymers/impurities (such as PA, EVOH, ­non-meltable components such as paint residues) in PE

Compatibilization of polar polymers/impurities (such as PA, EVOH,non-meltable components such as paint residues) in PE

1.0 – 5.0

Viscosity increase for profile extrusion of PA

PP/PS

5.0 – 10.0Compatibilization of PS in blends with PP

PP, PET

PP/PA, PP/EVOH

1.0 – 6.0



Improvement of tear strength in PET-based strapping; compatibilization ofpolar polymers (e.g. PA, EVOH) in PP

PP/PET

0.5 – 3.0

Use of PET in PP-GF 30 to reduce CO2 footprint

1.0 – 2.0

PP based WPCImprovement of impact strength and compatibilization of ABS recyclates
from WEEE

PE-based WPCImpact modification of PA, compatibilization of polar polymers(e.g. PA, EVOH) in PE

rCF-reinforced PP, PP/PE-based WPC

 PA



SCONA TPPP 6102 GAPP

SCONA TPPP 8112 GAPPSCONA TSKD 9103

SCONA TSPE 2102 GAHDSCONA TSPOE 1002 GBLLSCONA TSPP 10213 GBABS



3.0 – 10.0PE



ABS/PP

1.0 – 2.0

PA

PE/PA, PE/EVOH

2.0 – 18.0

PP, PO

PE/PP

1.0 – 2.0 Especially recommended    RecommendedAbbreviations
ABSEPDM
EVOH
GF
HDPE
PA

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Ethylene propylene diene (monomer) rubber
Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer
Glass fiber
High-density polyethylene
Polyamide

PBTPC
PEPETPOPP

Polybutylene terephthalate
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene
Polyethylene terephthalate
Polyolefin
Polypropylene

PSrCF
SSE
TSE
WPC
WEEE

Polystyrene
Recycled carbon fiber
Single screw extruder
Twin screw extruder
Wood plastic composite
Waste of electrical and electronic equipment

For additional information onadditives and technical topics,
please contact us:
Thermoplastics.BYK@altana.com

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