Our patented technology revolutionizes fabric care by renewing bright whites with just a single wash, thus saving water and energy used in multiple washings. Additionally, our concentrated whitening solution achieves these results with less product needed, making it a logical choice for customers wanting to save time and money.
We engineered a component that regulates heat in electrical vehicle (EV) batteries, which helps prolong their lifespan. This innovation is a part of our ongoing commitment to contribute towards the advancement of EV technology, making electric vehicles a more viable option for consumers.
With our barrier enhancement technology, we 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 necessary for the pharmaceutical industry. This initiative paves the way for future expansions in lighter weight plastics for barrier applications.
Milliken’s additives are transforming the paint industry by enabling the reduction or replacement of challenged chemicals, to align paints with the latest in regulatory requirements. Our portfolio includes cobalt-free, MEKO-free, VOC-free, and APEO-free additives, illustrating our commitment to promoting safer ingredient alternatives without sacrificing quality or performance.
Our additives contribute to improved air quality within vehicles by reducing UV damage and lowering VOC emissions from foam. This initiative aligns with our commitment to enhancing materials used in automobile interiors, promoting a healthier and more comfortable environment for drivers and passengers.
Milliken is at the forefront of elevating the safety and performance of crop protection products using our biodegradable microcapsulation technology. This innovation helps increase product efficacy over time while helping reduce application frequency and active ingredients exposure for end users. By utilizing natural biological polymers (biopolymers), the encapsulation technology is biodegradable and aligns with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) microplastics regulation, delivering a major market advantage without compromising on performance.
Milliken collaborated with ExxonMobil to create solutions that heighten capabilities of recycled polypropylene (PP). By incorporating up to 7% of Exact plastomers and DeltaMax performance modifiers, the companies struck a balance between stiffness and melt flow rate to expand the horizons for recycled PP in demanding applications.
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, these lids were thermoformed at lower processing temperatures, which reduced energy use, and created thinner PP lids without affecting rigidity for reduced plastic usage.
Lion Corporation Thailand Limited’s 2030 sustainability vision is aimed at reshaping daily habits for a meaningful impact. In line with 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 using 35% less plastic in the handle, required specialized resin to deliver stiffness with its extremely thin handle design—roughly 40% thinner than conventional models. Lion Thailand collaborated with IRPC and Milliken to specify an additive-enhanced resin that would contribute to value-chain benefits like reduced CO2 emissions and better alignment with existing plastic recycling infrastructure.