Borcycle™ M

The solution for lowering carbon footprints whilst raising material quality fit for demanding applications

An ever-advancing transformational technology for mechanical recycling that gives polyolefin-based post-consumer waste another life.

Borcycle™ M meets the demanding needs of a wide variety of end-uses

A wide range of advanced mechanically recycled products (preliminary portfolio)

	Grade Name	PCR [%]	Filler [%]	MFR 230 °C / 2.16kg [g/10 min]	Flexural Mod. [MPa]	Tensile Mod. [MPa]	Charpy NIS 23°C [kJ/m²]	Colour	Primarily intended for...
	Borcycle™ UF551MO*	55	-	21		1600	3.5	Different colours	Complex cap designs requiring high stiffness
	Borcycle™ UG522MO*	55	-	22		1500	6	Different colours	Pails and caps requiring high impact performance
	Borcycle™ UJ599MO*	55	-	70		1450	4.5	Different colours	Thin wall packaging containers such as laundry tubs and pails, lids and houseware requiring high melt flow and impact
Mineral filled
	Borcycle™ EE1300SY	30	15	13	1750		25	OEM colour matched	Automotive interior parts: Door panels and pockets, Pillar trims, Tailgate claddings, Interior trims
	Borcycle™ EG1217SY	25	15	25	1550		40	Standard black	Automotive exterior applications: Bumpers, Rocker panels
	Borcycle™ EE1212SY	25	15	10	1500		50	Standard black	Automotive exterior applications: Bumpers, Rocker panels
	Borcycle™ MF1981SY	85	10	19		1300	6	Black	Injection moulded parts for rigid applications with good aesthetics
	Borcycle™ MD4481SY*	40	40	8		3900	2	Black	Injection moulded parts for structural rigid application with high stiffness requirements
	Borcycle™ MD2550SY	50	20	5	2300		3.3	Standard black	Intended mainly for UTB and exterior applications such as bumper components and exterior trims. Good quality, enhanced sustainability and cost benefit.
	Borcycle™ ME1490SYB	45	10	12	1500		6	Standard black	Intended mainly for exterior applications, as wheel liner.
	Borcycle™ MG1416SY	40	10	20	1900		7	OEM colour matched	Automotive interior parts: pillar trims, trunk claddings other interior trims
Glass Fibre reinforced
	Borcycle™ GE2331SY	40	20	9		4600	7	Standard black	Automotive interior parts: instrument panel carrier, centre console carrier
	Borcycle™ GD3600SY	68	30	6.5		6300	8.5	Standard black	Automotive under the bonnet applications
	Borcycle™ WC4585SY*	60	40	4		7000	8	Black	Profile extrusion & Injection moulded parts for structural rigid application with very high stiffness and impact requirements
									*grade under development - contact us for more info/request a sample.

Borcycle M recycling technology

Peace of mind with premium and reliable performance for rPO applications
Environmental safeguarding by promoting the change from linear to circular product offerings
Growing incorporation of recycled content and reduced environmental footprint
Potential reduction of CO2 emissions by up to 15% when compared to use of comparable virgin PP in similarly demanding packaging solutions (PP compound made of 50% PCR content)

In line with the continuous innovation of its materials portfolio, Borealis is targeting new, demanding high-end applications for Borcycle™ in global key markets; particularly within household appliances, automotive components and consumer products.

Expertise and insights

As a pioneering technology, Borcycle M is ever-advancing through collaboration with value chain partners and our expertise and innovation strength in polymer technology and application.

The transition from products made from virgin polyolefins to mechanically recycled feedstock is a challenge. You can rely on our expertise and insights into advanced mechanical recycling, from performance and technical issues to product compliance.

Our industry expert supports you in a 1-on-1 conversation to discuss your challenges and provide you with the information you need.

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Borcycle™ M News

CORPORATE – 14 JANUARY 2021

New state-of-the-art plant for post-consumer plastic waste sorting, advanced mechanical recycling

Demo plant sorts post-consumer plastic waste and will produce ready-for-market fully formulated polymer pellets. Brand owners and converters will be able to access material for qualification and market validation in early 2021.

PRODUCT INFORMATION – 09 DECEMBER 2020

Borcycle™ UF551MO to incorporate recycled content in high quality caps and closures

Our Borcycle ™ advanced mechanical recycling technology is developed in order to enhance packaging sustainability while ensuring that the increasing demands on performance and aesthetics are met, thus allowing converters and brand owners to raise the recycled content in their applications.

PRODUCT INFORMATION – 22 SEPTEMBER 2020

New packaging closures made of post-consumer recycled resin to enable more sustainable living

Borealis and MENSHEN, a leading specialist for plastic closures and packaging systems, have collaborated on a series of 10 packaging closures based on Borcycle™, an evolving recycling technology which transforms polyolefin-based waste streams into value-adding versatile solutions.

PRODUCT INFORMATION – 07 SEPTEMBER 2020

Recycled PP compounds in rigid packaging: Advancing circularity in packaging

Due to their high versatility, plastics have become the leading material of our modern economy. However, only 14% of all plastic packaging is collected for recycling after use. As a result, leading brand owners and retailers have pledged to increase the amount of recycled plastics in packaging to give waste a second life.

CORPORATE – 16 OCTOBER 2019

Borcycle™ quality brand recycled polyolefins for premium performance in demanding applications

Borealis has introduced a new platform to demonstrate its commitment towards a more circular plastic economy and inspire its partners and customers. Under the umbrella, Borealis is extending its Borcycle™ range of recycled polyolefins (rPO).

CORPORATE – 25 JUNE 2019

Borealis’ EverMinds™ ambition moves industry one step closer to plastics circularity

Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces the introduction of a new plastics recycling technology, Borcycle™ and new rPO compound at K 2019. Borealis also announces significant material improvements to existing Purpolen® recyclate materials.

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Borealis EverMinds™

Launched in 2018, EverMinds™ is an umbrella brand uniting the wide range of Borealis activities and initiatives aimed at making plastics more circular. As a dedicated platform, EverMinds promotes a circular mind-set among all Borealis stakeholders. The platform encompasses proprietary Borealis technologies as well as established brands such as Purpolen™ and Dipolen™. It facilitates deeper collaboration between Borealis and its partners in order to develop innovative and sustainable polyolefins solutions based on the circular model of recycling, re-use and design for circularity. EverMinds also extends to pioneering corporate programmes such as Project STOP, and engagement in industry initiatives like the the Polyolefins Circular Economy Platform (PCEP), and our project “Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging”.