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The Power Of Shared Purpose
Driven by curiosity, we are a global team of collaborators providing transformative solutions that have positive impacts. Our goals are centered around conserving natural resources, developing solutions to enhance wellbeing, and increasing circularity.
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REDUCING RESOURCE CONSUMPTION
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EXTENDED EV BATTERY LIFE
We’ve engineered a component that regulates heat in electrical vehicle batteries, prolonging their lifespan. This innovation is a part of our ongoing commitment to contribute towards the advancement of electric vehicle technology, making them a more viable and sustainable option for consumers.
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REDUCING RESOURCE CONSUMPTION
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INNOVATIVE FABRIC CARE
Our patented technology revolutionizes fabric care by renewing bright whites with just a single wash, thus saving water and energy used in multiple washings. This innovation not only brightens fabrics but also sustains bright colors, reducing the necessity for frequent washing. Additionally, the concentrated whitening solution requires lesser product usage, making it a logical choice for customers wanting to save time and money.
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REDUCING RESOURCE CONSUMPTION
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Reduced Plastic in Pill Bottles
With our new barrier resin technology, we’ve helped pioneer a pill bottle design that significantly reduces plastic usage, cutting down half a million pounds of plastic per year. Despite using less plastic, the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles maintain stringent barrier protection properties. This initiative paves the way for future expansions in lighter weight plastics for barrier applications.
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ENHANCING WELLBEING AND HEALTH
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BIODEGRADABLE CROP PROTECTION ENCAPSULATION
Milliken is at the forefront of enhancing the safety and performance of crop protection products through our biodegradable microcapsule technology. This innovation increases product efficacy over time while helping customers reduce application frequency and exposure to active ingredients. By utilizing natural biological polymers (biopolymers), the encapsulation technology is biodegradable and aligns with the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) microplastics regulation, delivering a major advantage without compromising on performance.
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SAFER PAINT INGREDIENTS
Milliken’s additives are transforming the paint industry by enabling the reduction or replacement of challenged chemicals, making paint safer. Examples include cobalt-free, MEKO-free, VOC-free, and APEO-free additives. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to promoting safer ingredient alternatives without sacrificing quality or performance.
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ENHANCING WELLBEING AND HEALTH
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VEHICLE INTERIOR ENHANCEMENTS
Our additives are contributing to improved air quality within vehicles by reducing UV damage and lowering VOC emissions from foam. This initiative aligns with our commitment to enhancing the quality and safety of materials used in automobile interiors, promoting a healthier and more comfortable environment for drivers and passengers.
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ADVANCING CIRCULARITY AND END OF LIFE
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SUSTAINABLE ORAL CARE
Lion Corporation Thailand Limited’s 2030 sustainability vision is aimed at reshaping daily habits for a meaningful impact. To realize this vision, they introduced the Systema Slim Teq toothbrush, a product that supports their commitment to health and the environment. This toothbrush, designed for effective cleaning and with a 35% plastic reduction in the handle, required specialized resin to provide needed stiffness even with its extremely thin handle design, 40% thinner than conventional models. Lion Thailand collaborated with IRPC and Milliken & Company, selecting the POLIMAXX® DURA-PRO combined with Milliken’s Hyperform® additive. This collaboration culminated in a launch that reduced CO2 emissions, and promoted the recycling of plastics.
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ADVANCING CIRCULARITY AND END OF LIFE
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ENERGY-SAVING FOOD PACKAGING
Our collaboration with South Plastic Industry Co. Ltd. led to the development of UltraClear™ PP resin, achieving a clear, anti-fogging polypropylene (PP) lid for microwavable food packaging. Utilizing Milliken’s additives, we were able to thermoform products at lower processing temperatures, which reduced energy use, and created thinner PP lids without affecting rigidity, further reducing plastic usage.
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ENHANCED RECYCLED MATERIALS
Milliken collaborated with ExxonMobil to create solutions that heighten capabilities of recycled polypropylene (PP) properties. By incorporating up to 7% of Exact plastomers and DeltaMax performance modifiers, the companies struck a balance between stiffness and melt flow. This pioneering solution expands the horizons for recycled PP in demanding applications, demonstrating the value of collaboration.
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