SK Chemicals
SK Chemicals is a South Korean company originally established in 1969. Since then, the company has grown through continuous change and innovation into a chemical and life science enterprise. The company’s business structure is divided into the Green Chemicals and Life Science sectors. According to its own information, SK Chemicals specialises in the Green Chemicals sector, covering copolyester, bio-based copolyester containing up to 15% biomass-derived carbon, recycled-content copolyester, chemically recycled PET, and engineering plastics. The Life Science segment focuses on the manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals. Through continuous development and innovation, SK Chemicals has steadily expanded its product range. The company supplies materials for technical, industrial, packaging, and medical applications across various end markets. Since October 1, 2020, ALBIS has been an official distributor of SK Chemicals’ copolyester portfolio in the EMEA region. ® Registered Trademark of SK Chemicals
Products
SKYPET®
SKYPET® is a highly functional, slow crystallizing PET material, modified with lower content of CHDM to achieve optimal crystallization rate. It features excellent transparency, chemical resistance and stretchability. The modification enables lower melt temperatures which leads to faster cycle times. SKYPET® is certified as a 100% recyclable material.
Industries
SKYPET® can be easily used in a wide range of industrial process such as injection/stretch blow moulding and sheet extrusion. It exhibits excellent processability in thermoforming, especially deep drawing applications. This, including the low crystallization rate, makes it a perfect material for large refillable bottles, cosmetic containers, sheet & film for packaging etc. It is also available in high-melt flow form for thin walls in injection moulding.
Profile & Characteristics
• Slow crystallization rate
• Lower melt temperature
• High transparency and chemical resistance
• Deep-draw thermoforming
• PET-compatible for recycling
• Selected approvals for food contact and healthcare