SK Chemicals
SK Chemicals is a Korean-based company, originally established in 1969. Since then SK has grown through continuous change and innovation into a chemical and life science enterprise. The company’s business structure is divided into the sectors of Green Chemicals and Life Science. The Green Chemicals segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of products such as bio-copolyester resins, copolyester and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins, and engineering plastics. The Life Sciences segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of medicines, vaccines, and blood products. The partnership between SK and ALBIS began on 1st October 2020 and covers distribution rights for the Copolyester portfolio in EMEA region.
Providing distinguished chemical and life sciences products and solutions based on the world’s highest technology standards, SK Chemicals is recognised as a leading global company of environmentally-friendly materials and total healthcare solutions.
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Products
ECOTRIA®
ECOTRIA® is a transparent eco-friendly copolyester, produced with bio-modified base and 30% of recycled PET post-consumer material. As such, ECOTRIA® is PET-compatible and is certified for compatibility with RIC 1 recycling stream. Even though it contains 30% of post-consumer recycled material, the transparency and colour tone are surprisingly clear, while its slow crystallization permits thick-wall containers to be made without any loss in transparency. ECOTRIA® is just one of the green innovations made by SK Chemicals in order to provide a sustainable solution for its customers.
Industries
ECOTRIA® can be used successfully in most of the processes in which PETG and PCTG copolyesters are currently used and retain many of the properties of copolyesters including ease of processing, excellent chemical resistance and clarity. Existing grades are recommended for injection stretch blow moulding or injection moulding. With its excellent clarity and chemical resistance it’s a perfect match for the cosmetic industry and packaging industry in general.
Profile & Characteristics
- Contains bio-based monomer from a renewable source and 30% rPET
- Very good transparency and clarity
- Very good chemical resistance
- Certified for compatibility with RIC 1 recycling stream
- Complies with Directive 94/62/EC: on packaging & packaging waste
- Low crystallization rate for thick wall components.
- Selected approvals for food contact