Abstract: Polymer materials that have been previously melt formed and cooled, can be reused in subsequent melt processes without undue degradation in one or more aesthetic or functional properties. The addition of phosphorous facilitates the reuse of the previously melt formed and cooled mixture of polymer material, e.g., commingled post consumer regrind and/or commingled plant scrap regrind. The processed mixture can then be reused in a significantly higher amount (than is possible without the phosphorous material) in a subsequently melt formed article without producing an undesirable amount of, for example yellowing, haze and/or reduction in melt viscosity. The reprocessed material may further provide increased layer compatibility in a subsequently formed multilayer article.

Abstract: Polymer materials that have been previously melt formed and cooled, can be reused in subsequent melt processes without undue degradation in one or more aesthetic or functional properties. The addition of phosphorous facilitates the reuse of the previously melt formed and cooled mixture of polymer material, e.g., commingled post consumer regrind and/or commingled plant scrap regrind. The processed mixture can then be reused in a significantly higher amount (than is possible without the phosphorous material) in a subsequently melt formed article without producing an undesirable amount of, for example yellowing, haze and/or reduction in melt viscosity. The reprocessed material may further provide increased layer compatibility in a subsequently formed multilayer article.

Abstract: Polymer materials that have been previously melt formed and cooled, can be reused in subsequent melt processes without undue degradation in one or more aesthetic or functional properties. The addition of phosphorous facilitates the reuse of the previously melt formed and cooled mixture of polymer material, e.g., commingled post consumer regrind and/or commingled plant scrap regrind. The processed mixture can then be reused in a significantly higher amount (than is possible without the phosphorous material) in a subsequently melt formed article without producing an undesirable amount of, for example yellowing, haze and/or reduction in melt viscosity. The reprocessed material may further provide increased layer compatibility in a subsequently formed multilayer article.

Abstract: Active oxygen barrier compositions and articles made therefrom based on poly(hydroxyalkanoate), preferably poly(lactic acid), a polymer derived from lactic acid, also known as 2-hydroxy propionic acid, and a transition metal. This active barrier composition, which has been found to consume (scavenge) oxygen, can be utilized in monolithic and multilayer packaging articles, such as preforms and containers, for regulating the exposure of oxygen-sensitive products to oxygen and thus maintaining and enhancing the quality and shelf-life of the product. When provided in multilayer structures with adjacent poly(hydroxyalkanoate) layers, the package both consumes oxygen and provides a biodegradable package and/or one that may be included in a recycling stream.