Scavenger for PET and rPET Bottles
Ampacet’s AA Scavenger 0846 said to reduce the level of acetaldehyde in PET and rPET bottles and preserve organoleptic properties
A scavenger additive designed to reduce the level of acetaldehyde in PET and rPET bottles and preserve the organoleptic properties of water is newly available from Ampacet. At a very low addition level, Ampacet AA Scavenger 0846 has been shown to reduce the migration of acetaldehyde by up to 80% while maintaining product quality and brand reputation.
A drawback of PET use for water packaging is the risk of contamination by acetaldehyde (AA), a byproduct of thermal degradation of PET that can occur during PET processing extrusion or injection molding. According to Ampacet, by controlling acetaldehyde migration, AA Scavenger 0846 also contributes to circular economy initiatives by allowing the use of higher percentages of recycled PET in preforms and bottles without affecting end product taste.
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