Fakuma 2023: ELIX Polymers presents sustainable E-LOOP innovations

At Fakuma 2023, specialty ABS global supplier ELIX Polymers will introduce its most effective circular solutions and innovations under the E-LOOP brand and the motto “Let’s close the loop”.

ELIX has placed all of its Circular Economy activities under the E-LOOP brand name with two strategic programmes from ELIX Sustainable Portfolio Solutions: Circular Plastics and Responsible Innovation.

ELIX Polymers will present sustainable materials under its E-LOOP brand.  

Approved by automotive OEMs

At the stand, products with mechanically recycled content E-LOOP H801 MR, E-LOOP Ultra 4105 MR and E-LOOP PC/ABS 5120 MR will be displayed. These products have properties equivalent to the traditional prime versions and CO2 emissions can be reduced by 29%.

Several premium automotive OEMs have approved the materials, which have been validated by important tiers. They are already being used for highly demanding interior and exterior automotive applications, according to the company.

CO2 emissions reduced up to 60%

E-LOOP CR products are manufactured from sustainable certified raw materials that include circular and biobased feedstocks. These products are certified under ISCC+ and mass balance model is used to ensure traceability and transparency in the whole supply chain.

Different combinations of feedstocks are possible as there are different sources for the three main monomers: fossil fuel-based feedstocks, chemically recycled post-consumer waste and biobased feedstocks. Depending on the final mix of monomers, up to 60% CO2 emission reduction can be achieved compared to prime grades.

ELIX Polymers was the first ABS producer to receive yellow cards for its E-LOOP products with certified raw materials as requested by customers from E&E and consumer goods segments.