Extrusion International 6-2023

37 Extrusion International 6/2023 cations such as high-performance technical polymers whose application requires a higher fire resistance classification. FIBATEC is a new uncolored additive batch series fo- cused entirely on function, Finke is currently developing based on various carriers. One example are the FIBATEC UVA batches that impart plastics products with an in- herent UV-protection. Using FIBATEC UVA, clear and uncolored plastic bottles for foodstuff and cosmetic applications can be produced, that fulfill important De - sign-for-Recycling requirements. Conventionally, protection of sensitive goods from light and UV exposure is achieved by opaque or dark coloring of the packaging, which can, however, be an obstacle to recycling. With the colorless FIBATEC UVA series protection of sensitive contents is ensured by special UV absorbers and the packaging does not re- quire any additional coloring. The FIBATEC UVA addi- tive batches are free of benzotriazoles, PAAs, PAHs and contain neither CMR substances nor SVHC. Depending on the UV absorber used, they offer reliable protection in the near UV range up to 380 nm or 395 nm. FIBATEC UVA additive batches comply with the regu- lations for plastic materials that come into contact with foodstuffs in the EU, the USA and in China. They are approved for packaging and registered for REACH as well as the respective inventories in the USA and Chi- na. FIBATEC UVA additive batches are also available based on bottle-grade PET and rPET carrier. Since the PET is post-crystallized, the FIBATEC masterbatches can be processed easily on all common equipment and are particularly suitable for single- and two-stage injection stretch blow molding. Color masterbatches from Finke’s FIBAREC series ex- clusively rely on recyclate-based carriers, which enables the production of attractive colorful plastic products made from 100 % recyclate. All masterbatches from the FIBAREC series are based on either post-consumer recy- clates (PCR) or post-industrial recyclates (PIR). FIBAREC color masterbatches are available for common packag- ing polymers and can be processed like masterbatches based on virgin material, also making them an ideal drop-in solution. Sustainability and climate protection play an impor- tant role in Finke's product range as well as in its cor- porate actions. That is why Finke has determined its company-wide greenhouse gas balance as well as the greenhouse gas balance for its products in June 2023. Both balances are based on the "Greenhouse Gas Pro- tocol". This takes into account direct emissions result- ing from the combustion of gas or oil for on-site energy production (Scope 1), indirect emissions based on the provision of energy in the form of district heating and electricity (Scope 2), and indirect other emissions at- tributable, for example, to raw materials and supplies or the transport of goods (Scope 3). As Finke exclusive- ly uses green electricity, the Scope 2 emissions are re- corded at 0 % in the balance sheet. Of all the company's greenhouse gas emissions, 97.81 % are thus accounted for by Scope 3. Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG www.finke-colors.eu The color masterbatches of the FIBAREC series are based on recycled carrier material and thus ensure sustainability in plastic coloring (Source: Finke) NEW! Surface. Geometry. All-in-One. Optical Inline Inspection of Extruded Products www.pixargus.com