ColorMatrix - Colorant and Additive Technologies for Packaging

ColorMatrix is the world’s largest supplier of additive technologies for PET containers and of liquid colour for thermoplastics applications, including plastic packaging.

As global innovators of advanced liquid colorants, additives and dosing systems, our technologies play an important role in enhancing the performance and aesthetics of plastic packaging as well as protecting the products they contain. With sustainability high on our agenda, our technologies are engineered to ensure clean, highly productive, energy efficient processing.

For PET barrier performance

Amosorb® active oxygen scavengers enable reduction of O2 ingress through container walls, preserving the shelf life of the packaged product.

Triple A™ acetaldehyde (AA) reducers enable the control of AA in PET bottles for sensitive applications, preserving both the taste of the packaged product and brand equity. AA levels can be reduced by up to 80%.

Ultimate™ UV and colours provide tailored protection to the package content through UV and the visible spectrum. This preserves the taste, vitamin content, colour and viscosity of the packaged product.

Slip agents

Eze™ slip agents reduce friction across moulding processes and support static charge dissipation, allowing for faster production cycles and better part performance.

Reheat agents

Joule™ reheat agents improve the rate of heat up-take in preforms during the secondary blowing process, allowing for faster production cycles and energy savings.

Toners, brighteners and colourants

Optica™ optical toners and brighteners control yellowing of virgin and recycled resin.

ColorMatrix transparent, opaque and translucent colorants enable brand differentiation and protection of the packaged product.

Packaging markets supplied

Our packaging improvement technologies are used by many of the world’s major plastic container producers in the following markets:

• Mineral water - AA scavengers and colorants ensure the highest levels of purity, extended shelf life and maximum product integrity
• Carbonated soft drinks - consistent and accurate colours create effective brand presence and optimised production process efficiencies.
• Juices, nectars and teas - oxygen scavenging and UV technologies maintain vitamin content and maximise product shelf life; colorants and additives ensure good bottle aesthetics and strong brand consistency
• Beer and wine - amber and green UV and light barrier colorants provide optimal colour dispersion and processing efficiency; barrier technologies reduce O2 ingress and maintain CO2 levels in mono layer PET bottles for beer and malt-based drinks
• Dairy - high opacity white colorants and specialist transparent colour technologies provide an effective barrier against UV and visible light improving bottle aesthetics and extending product shelf life
• Household - Help brand owners manage risk and maintain brand image. Colorants, clarifiers and UV absorbers provide product protection and improve packaging aesthetics, whilst processing aids ensure a more productive and environmentally favourable manufacturing process

ColorMatrix are also a major supplier for caps and closure systems.

Future technology developments

• HyGuard™ - a novel O2 scavenger allowing ultimate flexibility and control of product shelf life
• Lactra™ - advanced barrier technology for dairy applications
• The next generation of re-heat technologies
• Technologies for faster cycle times
• Technologies for extrusion blow moulding (EBM) packaging systems

Since 1972 ColorMatrix has grown by continually developing appropriate technologies that help drive its markets forward. We now employ over 350 people globally from our facilities in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Our total package approach makes us the industry’s lowest total-cost-in-use supplier.

Supporting brand owners

For the brand owner, our technologies ensure product integrity, reduced risk and extended shelf life. They also help achieve faster market access, enhance brand presence and strengthen shelf appeal.

Keeping converters competitive

ColorMatrix technologies are engineered to help converters maximise production efficiencies through faster, more accurate dosing, rapid colour changes, reduced cycle times and minimised waste and stock.