Product Information & Technical Data Sheet

Eze™ Slip AgentsPET additive technology which reduces surface friction, improves processing and prevents damage during preform and container production.

By reducing surface friction duringinjection and blow moulding processes,Eze™ additives offer considerableefficiency benefits and can improvecontainer aesthetics. As Eze™ is doseddirectly into the moulding machine, it alsoeliminates the need for messy secondaryspray or dip processes.

Smoother mould releaseEze™ process aids improve mould releaseand as a result give faster cycle timesand production rates particularly forcomplex product designs. They can alsoreduce down-time required to clean hot-fillblow moulds.

Smoother conveyingEze™ additives improve preformunscrambling, process flows and reduceblowing line jams. By minimising interactionsbetween containers during conveyingproduct quality can also be significantlyimproved.

Improved quality productsMore effective mould release means thatfewer containers are rejected as defects.Container aesthetics are also improvedas they have a greater resistance againstscratches, scuffs and blemishes.

LabelsEze™ process aids enable faster, moreconsistent application of sleeve labels.

More effective packaging and distributionEze™ additives can help to improve preformpackaging densities by up to 20%, depending on the preform design. This enables a more environmentally favourable distribution process and can lead to reductions in handling and transportation costs.

Technical Data

Eze™ Slip AgentsTechnical descriptionDuring PET preform and containerprocessing, surface static charges can buildand impact on the frictional behaviour ofthe part. ColorMatrix’s Eze™ process aids areengineered to migrate to the surface of thepreform or container to minimise theCo-efficient of Friction of the polymer andhelp reduce static.

Eze™ process aids also improve overallcontainer appearance as they protect thepart from surface scratches and blemishesthroughout the preform production andblow moulding process.

ApplicationsDuring PET container processingEze™ technologies can offer significantimprovements in:• Preform mould release• Box packing densities• Unscrambling• Blow moulding process rates• Preform and bottle conveyance• Sleeve and label application• Container surface appearance

Handling and usage ratesEze™ additives can be supplied as a singleproduct or combined with other ColorMatrixadditive and colour formulations.Typical use rates of Eze™ process aids rangebetween 0.05% and 0.2% dependent onthe required process and effect.

Regulatory informationEze™ formulae are organoleptically testedand are suitable for food, beverage andpersonal care applications. They aresuitable for use under EU and FDA foodcontact legislation. Full regulatory detailsfor your region are available on request.

Fully compatibleEze™ process aids are fully compatiblewith PET and have no effect on colour,physical properties, organolepticperformance or printability of the polymer.

Important NoticeThe information provided is given in good faith and is based on our knowledge at this time. ColorMatrix makes no warranties or representations, express or implied regarding the use of the above mentioned products. It is the responsibility of the finished article manufacturer to ensure that all relevant requirements are met.

ColorMatrix is a world leading innovator of liquid colorant and additive technologies for the plastics industry. Our advanced systems are designed to improve the processing, performance, aesthetics and sustainability of plastic products. ColorMatrix is part of the PolyOne Corporation.

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