Plastics Recycling
Plastics Recycling
In plastics recycling (PET, HDPE, PP, LDPE), removing residues, labels, inks, and adhesives is a critical step that directly impacts the efficiency and quality of the recycling process. Chemetall offers specialized cleaning agents and silicone- and non-silicone defoamers that enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability. Washing and wastewater treatment determine plastic flake quality, energy use, and environmental impact. We take a holistic approach to our customers’ businesses, delivering surface treatment solutions that seamlessly integrate into existing operational processes.
Chemetall’s Gardoclean®, Gardobond®-Additive, and Gardo® Pure technologies optimize washing and wastewater treatment, ensuring high-quality, cost-efficient, and food-industry-compliant recycling. Our technologies extend bath life by up to 30 percent, minimize foam, and improve occupational safety. Bio-based surfactants and proprietary agents remove labels, glue, and pollutants while enabling sustainable de-inking and delamination of multilayer plastics. Even at 65°C, they maintain superior efficacy.
By reducing water and chemical use, lowering COâ‚‚ emissions, and cutting energy consumption through reduced washing temperatures, our solutions promote a more eco-conscious process. Efficient wastewater purification allows recirculation, further minimizing environmental impact. Chemetall enhances mechanical plastics recycling, increases plastic flake quality, and reduces the overall carbon footprint.
Our Technologies for Plastics Recycling
Our Industries for Plastics Recycling
We’re More Than Just Surface Treatment Experts
We’re your surface treatment partner, integrating end-to-end solutions that embody dedication, inspiration and impeccable science throughout your whole process.
