Evonik Unveils TEGO® Res 1100: A Game-Changer in Sustainable Packaging Recycling Technology

Evonik Unveils TEGO® Res 1100: A Game-Changer in Sustainable Packaging Recycling Technology

(IN BRIEF) Evonik Coating Additives has introduced TEGO® Res 1100, an innovative methacrylate co-polymer that enhances deinking processes in packaging recycling. Designed to be easily incorporated into standard solventborne ink formulations, this new co-binder improves recyclate quality and enables true recycling without necessitating any changes to existing equipment. It works effectively even when used in small amounts (3-10%) and at temperatures as low as 40°C, delivering excellent deinking results with or without surfactants—resulting in significant energy savings. Additionally, TEGO® Res 1100 is food contact compliant, making it suitable for food packaging applications. According to Susanne Struck, Global Head of Market Segment Inks at Evonik Coating Additives, the innovation supports the industry’s shift toward a circular economy by preventing downcycling. Dr. Christian Schirrmacher further emphasized the efficiency and energy-saving benefits of this product. Evonik’s extensive portfolio of co-binders and additives underlines its leadership in the market, offering solutions for various printing ink applications and setting new standards in sustainable recycling.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 18-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Evonik Coating Additives is proud to announce a breakthrough in sustainable packaging recycling with the launch of its innovative co-binder, TEGO® Res 1100. This cutting-edge methacrylate co-polymer is engineered to revolutionize deinking processes for plastic films, thereby driving circularity in packaging by significantly enhancing recyclate quality. TEGO® Res 1100 integrates seamlessly into existing solventborne ink formulations, maintaining high ink performance while offering broad solubility and compatibility with a range of binders and solvents—including alcohols and esters—without necessitating any modifications to current deinking equipment.

Designed to work independently of the core deinking process, TEGO® Res 1100 demonstrates remarkable efficiency even when added in small proportions of 3-10% to the ink formulation. Rigorous testing by Evonik has shown that it delivers excellent deinking outcomes at temperatures as low as 40°C, with or without the use of surfactants, thereby reducing both energy consumption and processing time. Moreover, its food contact compliance opens up broad usage scenarios, including applications in food packaging, ensuring that the recycled material is of high quality and can be safely reintroduced into the supply chain.

“We are dedicated to supporting the industry’s transition to a circular economy,” stated Susanne Struck, Global Head of Market Segment Inks at Evonik Coating Additives. “With TEGO® Res 1100, we are enabling true recycling rather than downcycling by significantly enhancing the quality of recyclate. This innovation marks a major step forward in making sustainable packaging recycling a reality.”

Dr. Christian Schirrmacher, Project Manager and Head of Applied Technology Inks EMEA, added, “Our extensive tests confirm that even a modest addition of TEGO® Res 1100, in the range of 3-10%, produces outstanding deinking results at low temperatures. This not only speeds up the recycling process but also offers substantial energy savings, which is critical for an efficient and sustainable operation.”

Evonik’s Coating Additives division continues to lead the market with a comprehensive portfolio of co-binders and additives that cater to waterborne, radiation-curable, solventborne, and inkjet printing inks. With TEGO® Res 1100, Evonik is setting a new benchmark in the recycling industry, paving the way for a more sustainable and circular future in packaging.

About Evonik
Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and generated sales of €15.2 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €2,1 billion in 2024. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions for customers. About 32,000 employees work together for a common purpose: We want to improve life today and tomorrow.

About Specialty Additives
The Specialty Additives division combines the businesses of versatile additives and high-performance crosslinkers. They make end products more valuable, more durable, save more energy and simply better. As formulation experts in fast growing markets such as coatings, mobility, infrastructure and consumer goods, Specialty Additives combines a small amount with a big effect. With around 3,400 employees the division generated sales of €3.57 billion in 2024.

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