1、Powder Coating Resins from Recycled PETDaminda NavarathneResearch Scientistallnex USA Inc.allnex Sustainability Program What is PET?Why interest in recycled PET(rPET)?PET Recycling Process Types of rPET rPET Powder Polyester Resins Coating performance of rPET resins SummaryAgendaThe future we strive
2、 for:Our mid-and long-term goalsGuided by the principle of circularity,we have established five pillars thatprovide detailed direction.These pillars form the foundation of allnexsambitious sustainability program and are fully integrated into our ECOWISEsustainable portfolio management practiceSettin
3、g another big goal on our path With a 30%(intensity)reduction in Scope 3.1by 2030Achieve 30%(absolute)reductionin Scope 1&2 by 2030and net zero by 2050Achieve 30%(intensity)reduction in Scope 3.1.by 2030 and net zero by2050Achieve 85%renewable electricityuse by 2030Reach 50%total businessfor ECOWISE
4、TMproductsby 2030Increase the overallproportion of womenin leadership roles at allnexto 35%by 2030Increase the overallproportion of women inmanufacturing at allnexto 16%by 2030 PET:polyethylene terephthalate Polyester made from purified terephthalic acid(PTA)andethylene glycol(EG)PET was discovered
5、in 1940s.Most successful polyester with widespread use andcommercial success PET applications:Fibers:polyesters(mostly PET)-70%of al the syntheticfibers produced in the world.Packaging-bottles and food packaging Other-films,cam wheels,gear teeth and bearing PET Properties Highly transparent and shat
6、ter proof glass replacement Good barrier for O2,CO2and moisture food and beverage High strength to weight ratio light weight packagingWhat is PET?+PTAEGPET Primary Driver:Reduce plastic waste in landfills andoceans Huge global issue:“Planetary Crisis”United Nations In 2015 79%of global plastic waste