Polyplastics Develops Mechanically Recycled DURAFIDE PPS Grades

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd, a global leader in engineering thermoplastics, has developed two new DURAFIDE polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) grades made of mechanically recycled content.

The 40 per cent glass fibre-reinforced grades, DURAFIDE rG-PPS 1140A1R00 and 1140A1R30, contain 100 per cent and 30 per cent recycled glass fibre-reinforced PPS, respectively, and are set for launch in the coming months.

According to a statement, the new offering is part of Polyplastics’ DURACIRCLE initiative, which strives to achieve 100 per cent circularity for engineering plastics.

These new grades are offered through the company’s re-compounding service, which utilises process scrap collected from customers as raw material under its "Open PIR Mechanical Recycling Scheme".

The company collects glass fibre-reinforced PPS process scrap from partner firms meeting strict quality standards. After inspection, sorting, and reformulation, the materials are compounded under optimal conditions and undergo the same quality assurance as virgin materials.

Polyplastics plans to distribute the materials through its global sales network, with current collection targets limited to specific glass-filled DURAFIDE PPS grades. The company is also exploring new applications and collection routes, aiming to collaborate with both existing customers and firms in waste-to-value industries.

Looking ahead, Polyplastics intends to expand its lineup of mechanically recycled PPS grades and establish self-contained "local production for local consumption" recycling chains in each country and region.

-- BERNAMA