Honeywell A-C® Performance Additives: Revolutionizing Plastic Recyclability

However, developing sustainable plastics presents challenges, including the need to balance material performance with recyclability and to address cost barriers associated with advanced additives.

Looking ahead, the plastics industry is embracing specialty additives and functional polymers that enhance performance and degradability. There is also a growing emphasis on a circular economy, where plastic products are designed with recyclability in mind, fostering collaborations across industries to innovate closed-loop systems that further reduce reliance on virgin materials.

Nordmann partner Honeywell Specialty Additives is one of the world’s first commercial producers of low molecular weight polyolefin-based additives and a leading innovator of formulated solutions for the PVC industry. Honeywell A-C® is one of the most recognized brands of performance additives, and the product line comprises homopolymers, copolymers - including their oxidized versions, ionomers and custom additive formulation. Honeywell A-C® additives play a key role in reshaping plastic recycling processes by unlocking new efficiencies:

1. Enhanced Recycling Streams: Traditional plastics often contain contaminants that hinder recyclability, complicating the recycling process. Honeywell's functional additives can help couple these contaminants into the polymer matrix, maintaining mechanical properties and end-application requirements. 
2. Energy Efficiency during Processing: Honeywell's solutions significantly improve the energy consumption needed for recycling. This efficiency directly reduces the operational footprint, allowing manufacturers to adopt scalable and sustainable recycling methods. 
3. Improved Material Properties and Aesthetic Quality: Honeywell’s range of functional additives optimizes surface finishes and mechanical robustness in recycled plastics. By dispersing pigments, reinforcers, and fillers uniformly, it ensures that plastics retain their premium attributes even after recycling. 

As Honeywell remains instrumental in redefining plastic sustainability, its A-C® additives are empowering industries to reduce waste, enhance recyclability, and create durable, high-quality products that align with the principles of a circular economy.

You are cordially invited to connect with Nordmann and Honeywell experts at K 2025 to learn more about Honeywell's A-C® additives and their innovative technology for a more sustainable future for the planet.

Honeywell will be exhibiting at K 2025 in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15, 2025, at Nordmann's booth 6E75 in Hall 6.