De-carbon Black PCR Tubes & Flip-top Caps for American Crew Hair Gel Products

Men's grooming & haircare brand AMERICAN CREW opts for de-carbon black PCR packaging, ensuring recyclability without sacrificing premium design.

Brand Focus
November 13, 2026
Tube & closure
Flip top cap
PCR plastic
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Traditional carbon black packaging poses a persistent hurdle for the circular economy: near-infrared (NIR) sorting systems at recycling facilities cannot detect carbon black pigments, sending otherwise recyclable containers straight to landfills or incinerators.

SR Packaging’s De-Carbon Black PCR Tubes & Flip-Top Caps resolve this challenge directly, delivering a premium, jet-black cosmetic aesthetic without sacrificing modern automated recyclability or sustainability commitments.

Sortable, Circular Black Packaging

Standard NIR optical sorters recognize the de-carbon black formula, ensuring the component is successfully routed into the appropriate recycling stream rather than ending up as residue waste.

PCR Material Integration

Incorporating PCR helps brands meet strict global packaging mandates, reduce virgin plastic reliance, and support sustainability goals without compromising on quality and design.

Multi-Layer Barrier Integrity

The 5-layer co-extrusion structure provides defense against formula oxidation, moisture loss, and active ingredient degradation, making it suitable for high-performance formulations.

Shelf-Ready Precision

Featuring front-view orientation caps and high-precision peel-and-seal labeling, every unit maintains alignment on the retail shelf.

Product Freshness Guaranteed 

Integrated aluminum foil induction seals protect active ingredients from contamination and air exposure prior to first consumer use.

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Specifications

  • Gloss black D49 5-layered PCR PE tube
  • Gloss black D50 PCR PP flip-top dispensing cap
  • NIR-detectable De-Carbon Black pigment
  • Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin
  • Protection & Hygiene: Aluminium safety tamper seal
  • Front-view orientation peel-and-seal labeling
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