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Kisuma offers additive solutions to boost performance of recycled plastics

Kisuma Chemicals: Enhancing Recycled Plastics with Magnesium-Based Additives Kisuma Chemicals, a worldwide leader in magnesium-based additives, is providing compounders and converters of recycled plastics with a variety of additives and synergistic blends designed to enhance the performance and consistency of their products.

Key advantages include:

  • Odor scavenging and reduction
  • Retention of melt flow index
  • Preservation of color and yellowing index
  • Reduction of gel formation

Beyond a diversified suite of magnesium-based additives already available for this market, we are actively developing the next generation of these unique products, including tailormade solutions with functionalities engineered to boost the performance, efficiency and sustainability of recycled plastics or retain virgin-like properties. By enhancing color, reducing odor, improving melt flow and minimizing gels, we can achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes together and accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable plastics value chain.

Zachary Hoffman, Business Development Lead Europe, Middle East & Africa for Kisuma

Kisuma’s magnesium-based additives for recycled plastics are tailored to support the European Union’s ambitious goals for increasing recycled content across various industries, including packaging (PPWR), automotive (ELV), and building & construction.

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