Ampacet Showcases SVHC‑Free and PFAS‑Free Innovations at PRSE 2026

Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will showcase its latest sustainable innovations at PRSE 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Booth L70.  Demonstrating its commitment to regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility, Ampacet continues to monitor and adapt to evolving global legislation, aligning its products and services with the latest requirements. At this year’s event, the company will highlight advanced alternatives to materials containing Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), supporting safer and more sustainable packaging and polymer processing solutions.

Ampacet has recently launched UVBLOCK 1496, a new UV barrier masterbatch for food and industrial packaging that offers a sustainable alternative to conventional UV solutions based on benzotriazole additives.  Conventional UV additives containing phenolic benzotriazoles have faced strong regulatory pressure due to environmental concerns. Some grades have been added to the European ECHA candidate list of Substances of  Very High Concern (SVHC).

A safer solution, Ampacet UVBLOCK 1496, is formulated without the intentional addition of SVHC. It offers excellent optical properties and good UV barrier performance in the low UVA and UVB wavelength range. UVBLOCK 1496 is approved for food contact applications in Europe and the U.S.

Ampacet offers a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS-free Polymer Processing Aids (PPA), providing an effective alternative to conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches. These solutions are designed for various processing applications, including oriented and non-oriented films, pipe extrusion, and cable extrusion, enabling the production of a wide range of end-use products.

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been identified as potential health hazards. In response, the newly adopted Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was published in the European Official Journal on January 22, 2025, setting an official deadline of August 12, 2026, for restricting PFAS in food packaging. As regulatory restrictions on PFAS continue to expand, it is crucial to adopt PFAS-free alternatives that comply with global food contact regulations.

Ampacet’s PFAS-free PPA additives offer the same benefits as fluorinated PPAs, including the elimination of melt fracture, reduced die build-up for minimised downtime, and improved throughput. Additionally, they do not interfere with surface treatments such as printing and lamination and have no impact on sealing performance.

Ampacet’s advanced low-halogen HALOLITE and halogen-free HALOFREE flame-retardant solutions are designed to meet current and future regulatory and safety requirements associated with Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE), commonly used in conventional flame-retardant systems.

Both HALOLITE and HALOFREE product ranges are free of DBDPE (listed as a Substance of Very High Concern) and contain no antimony trioxide. They provide effective solutions for polyethylene and polypropylene systems and are suitable for a wide range of conversion processes, including injection moulding, pipe extrusion, and film extrusion.

These ranges comply with halogen content limits defined in EN 50642 and IEC 61249-2-21 and support adherence to multiple flammability standards.

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