New Breakthrough in Recycled Plastics: Plastic Energy Launches Carbon Black Alternative Tacfiller

Plastic Energy has launched a new Tacfiller product to replace carbon black. The company states that the by-product "char" from its chemical recycling process is being commercialized under the name Tacfiller, which can reduce carbon emissions.

London'sPlastic Energy claims to be the first plastic chemical recycling company to commercialize "coke" (a byproduct of the TAC process), which is named Tacfiller.

The company stated that this product provides a low-carbon, circular alternative to carbon black. Carbon black is primarily used in rubber manufacturing to enhance rubber performance.Plastic Energy pointed out that the launch of its new product comes at a time when the rubber industry is "facing increasing pressure to reduce emissions" and needs to comply with regulations such as the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, which requires an increase in the content of recycled materials in motor vehicle components and a reduction in environmental impact.

Plastic Energy claims that Tacfiller offers a scalable and sustainable solution, adding that it is the first product of its kind to obtain REACH registration (regulations applicable to most chemicals manufactured or imported in the UK). As a direct alternative to carbon black, the company states that it can significantly help the rubber industry reduce emissions and achieve recycled material content targets.

Carbon black is added to rubber to enhance its durability.Plastic Energy pointed out that the process of producing carbon black from fossil fuels is carbon emission-intensive, resulting in 29 to 79 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions globally each year.

In contrast, the company stated that itsTacfiller is made from post-consumer plastic waste, and after conducting a life cycle assessment of the product, the company found that its carbon emissions during the production process are up to 89% lower than those of traditional carbon black.

Tacfiller is derived from Plastic Energy's proprietary TAC chemical recycling process, which converts hard-to-recycle post-consumer plastics into Tacoil, a feedstock used to replace fossil oils required for the production of new plastics. The company states that their process prevents plastics from being landfilled and incinerated, and compared to incineration, it can reduce waste and emissions by up to 78%.

The company stated that joiningAfter using Tacfiller, the potential total recovery rate can be increased to approximately 90%.

"Carbon black production is energy-intensive, and the rubber industry needs alternatives," said Ian Temperton, CEO of Plastic Energy. "We are proud to lead the industry by creating new circular products from plastic waste. Globally, less than 10% of plastic is recycled, but it is a valuable resource that should be reused."

"Our technology enables us to reduce plastic waste sent for incineration and landfilling by finding sustainable uses for new plastics (and now rubber). The products we offer are both environmentally beneficial and commercially viable."

The company stated that it is currently collaborating with multiple manufacturers, including a German developer of automotive sealing systems.Standard Profil, to ensure that Tacfiller is fully compatible with Standard Profil's products.