BASF's additive solution IrgaCycleTM strengthens the stability of recycled plastics to help protect Malaysian pineapples from sunburn

IrgaCycle™ improves the quality of post-consumer and post-industrial polyolefin returns for reuse in a variety of applications

On July 19, 2022, BASF and 3T Industries Sdn Bhd (“3T Industries”) joined hands to help pineapple plantations in Malaysia increase production and save resourc.

Pineapple needs to grow in warm and humid climates, but it is susceptible to damage from solar radiation and high temperatures (above 32°C), which can drastically reduce marketable yields and slash growers' profi.

Hermann Althoff, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Performance Chemicals, BASF, said: "Highly customized plastic additives provide solutions for our customers to improve crop protection in the agricultural sect.

3T Industries has historically used a combination of antioxidants and light stabilizers to meet the performance requirements of growers - HDPE guards must maintain an expected life span of four seaso.

IrgaCycle offers a turnkey solution that can be used immediately by recyclers without the need for premixi.

PH Tan, Managing Director of 3T Industries, said: “We leverage our expertise in recycling technologies and post-consumer resins to provide better solutions for consumers and communiti.

BASF supplies 3T Industries with additive solutions along with technical advice to stabilize recycled polymers during processing and outdoor weatheri.

IrgaCycle additive solutions launch in 202 This range of products includes a variety of plastic additive formulations that enable recycled plastics to be reused and used together with virgin materials to produce high-value plasti.

The IrgaCycle range is a VALERAS™ product that helps make plastics circul.