ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ ESL

ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ ESL by Avient (Formerly PolyOne) is a light-blocking additive designed specifically for extended shelf-life (ESL) liquid dairy products. Protects from the harmful effects of visible and LED light.

• It helps to preserve nutritional content and maintains taste and appearance of the products.
• It supports enhanced recyclability and enables improved processability.
• It can block light in the 400-550nm range which is responsible for content degradation.
• It is more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional solutions.
• ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ ESL has low titanium dioxide (TiO₂) level and can reduce inorganic content in packaging.
• Exhibits potential for bottle lightweighting which can reduce transportation cost and lower CO₂ emission.
• It is developed as a plug-and-go option compatible with standard PET extrusion lines.