Dow RETAIN™ Polymer Modifier
Dow RETAIN™ 3000 is a functional polymer which promotes compatibilization between polyolefin's and polar polymers such as nylon and EVOH and blends of polar polymers.
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Millions of pounds of multi-material flexible films end up in landfills each year. It’s a waste. It’s a shame. And, it doesn’t need to happen anymore. With the development of RETAIN™ Polymer Modifier, multi-layer barrier films can be recycled. RETAIN™ modifiers improve the optics and re-processability of the recycled film. What were once considered hard-to-recycle films can now be recycled in PE recycling streams without compromising the recycled product.
The struggle with barrier film scrap
Until now, it’s been difficult to recycle films containing polar polymers like EVOH and nylon. They do not disperse well into a polyolefin matrix for recycle/reuse. Previous industry attempts resulted in poor processability and insufficient optical properties – two critical performance requirements for many brand owners and converters.
The answer to the barrier film scrap challenge
RETAIN™ Polymer Modifier uses innovative recycle compatibilizer technology developed by Dow. Polar components are coated and encapsulated and disperse well. With further blending, resulting resins allow converters to fabricate new “recycled” films without sacrificing physical or optical properties – and in some cases possibly improve upon them.
Additional benefits are also possible, including obvious sustainability aspects and considerable cost savings:
The days of dumping film scrap are over. Let’s discuss how you can retain more value in barrier films and promote a circular economy. Our earth will appreciate it. We think you will, too.
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