SR Packaging has introduced De-Carbon Black Colorants, an NIR-detectable black plastic colorant designed to resolve the recycling barriers associated with traditional black skincare packaging.

The Challenge with Traditional Carbon Black‍

Traditional carbon black masterbatches have long been the industry standard for achieving intense, opaque black packaging. However, carbon black absorbs the near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths used in automated material recovery facilities (MRFs). This blinds optical sorting sensors, sending otherwise recyclable containers into landfills or incinerators.  

The NIR-Detectable Solution

‍SR Packaging's De-Carbon Black Colorants eliminate this barrier by reflecting NIR light, allowing optical sorters to detect the underlying polymer resin.  

• True Circular Compatibility: Packaging components are correctly identified and sorted into standard polyolefin recycling streams instead of being rejected as non-recyclable residue.  

• Zero Aesthetic Compromise: The alternative pigment delivers the saturated, premium jet-black gloss and color depth expected in high-end cosmetic packaging.  

Packaging Applications

‍This technology is available for Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin integration across tubes and closures.  

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De-Carbon Pigment Tone Transition

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