SmartPlastic is bringing the next generation of plastics to life. From preventing viruses to thwarting crime, our additives are transforming industries and making a difference in people’s lives.
Portfolio of Performance Additives
SPTek ECLIPSE – BIO-ASSIMILATION
Causes plastic to rapidly degrade
At a preplanned time, due to the metal salt and anti-oxidants in our formulation, the carbon-carbon bonds in the plastic’s molecular chains begin to break down. When no longer needed, the plastic item deteriorates over a period of months. The carbon chains continue to fail and oxygen bonds with the carbon and produces CO2. The remaining molecular structure continues to descend to below 40,000 Daltons, allowing micro-organisms to access the carbon and hydrogen. Actual bio-degradation has commenced and the product is no longer truly a plastic. Bio-assimilation occurs similar to ordinary organic waste. The item will fully degrade until it becomes nothing more than Co2, water and biomass. The process can be accelerated by UV rays and heat. The additive contains no heavy metals and can be recycled. (Not designed for use in PET.)
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Biodegradation vs. Bio-assimilation |
SPTek GARD – ANTI-MICROBIAL
Proven highly effective against MRSA, salmonella, listeria, E. coli, and dozens of common, dangerous organisms
- Proven silver-based technology
- PE, PP, PS, PET, ETC, compatible
- Simple 1%–2% inclusion in finished film production process
- FDA food contact approved
- Reliability proven through independent testing
SPTek SERVO – ANTI-FUNGAL
Controls bacteria and fungi with particular focus on algae and fungi such as M. piriformis and P. roqueforti
- Proven highly effective in a wide range of industries including food, agriculture, medical and packaging
- Aids in reduction of global food waste and transmission of human infections
- Simple 1%–2% inclusion in finished film production process
- Reliability proven through independent testing
SPTek TRACER – ANTI-COUNTERFEIT
Adds a unique traceable
property to plastic
- Proprietary tracer elements
- Applicable in most plastics
- Minimal inclusion occurs during production
- Reliability proven through independent testing
SPTek REDUCER
Allows for less raw material
while keeping the same strength.
- Provides improved dart impact resistance
and tear initiation properties - Allows for reduced cross-section thickness while
maintaining original mechanical specifications
SPTek KONSERV – OXYGEN SCAVENGER
Increases product shelf life
- Formulated to remove oxygen, protecting food from oxygen deterioration.
- Extends shelf life of fruit, meat, dairy, and bakery products.
- FDA food contact approved.
- PE, PP, PS, PET, ETC. compatible.
- Replaces other oxygen-scavenging devices in packaging.
- Made in U.S.A.