Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has launched a new Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade containing 70% recycled material, designed to boost the sustainability of contact-sensitive cosmetics packaging without brands needing to compromise on quality or performance.

Recycl-IN hybrid polymers deliver the strength, aesthetics, and processing ease customers expect – while significantly increasing recycled content and reducing CO2 emissions. This is achieved by combining high levels of mechanically recycled plastic with advanced ‘booster’ polymers.

This new product is a natural color polypropylene homopolymer designed for thin-walled injection molding and fiber extrusion, making it ideal for manufacturing stiff, colored or translucent components such as screw caps, jars, and lids, mascara reservoirs and caps, deodorant roller balls, and spray-over caps and dispenser parts.

The key attributes of the new grade, rPP1025C, are stiffness for shape retention, premium feel, and reliable functionality, and heat resistance for product stability and shelf life.

Like all the Ineos Recycl-IN grades, rPP1025C is a true drop-in solution for demanding applications, as the ease of processing, mechanical strength, and optical properties remain comparable to the qualities of virgin polypropylene, while delivering a 35% lower carbon footprint.

To ensure safety and compliance, the recycled materials are covered by an FDA No Objection Letter (NOL) and certified as Post-Consumer Recyclate (PCR) by RecyClass, in line with ISO 14021 environmental labeling standards.

This launch marks the second Recycl-IN hybrid grade that Ineos has developed for cosmetics packaging, building on the success of rPP2030C. Ineos offers a range of Recycl-IN hybrid ready-made polyolefin compounds for rigid and flexible applications in sectors such as automotive, construction, drainage systems, packaging, sports stadiums, storage and textiles.