Crealen R is a series of reinforced polypropylene compounds incorporating up to 70%+ post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, with verified, traceable sourcing from a controlled, high-quality PCR stream.
Unlike conventional recycled polypropylene materials, Crealen R maintains colorability comparable to virgin reinforced PP, enabling use in visible automotive interior components while meeting demanding requirements for odor, emissions, and mechanical performance.
Automotive OEMs are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon footprint and increase the use of recycled materials. However, interior applications require materials that meet strict standards for:
These requirements have historically limited the use of PCR polypropylene in visible interior applications.
Recycled polypropylene materials often introduce trade-offs that restrict their use in automotive interiors:
As a result, many PCR materials are limited to non-visible or lower-performance applications.
Crealen R polypropylene compounds are engineered to overcome these limitations—enabling high recycled content in applications with demanding requirements for appearance, emissions, and mechanical performance.
Crealen R grades are engineered to align with the performance profile of conventional reinforced polypropylene used in automotive interior applications.
Eigentum |
PRÜFMETHODE |
Crealen R5-8M8HS (MD40) |
Crealen R7-EP8G4HS3 (GF20) |
Crealen R6-EP8G6HS3 (GF30) |
Total Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) |
-- |
>50% |
>70% |
>60% |
Density (g/cm³) |
ISO 1183 |
1.25 |
1.05 |
1.14 |
MFR (g/10 min) (230°C / 2.16 kg) |
ISO 1133 |
20 |
15 |
15 |
Tensile Modulus (MPa) |
ISO 527 |
4600 |
4200 |
6100 |
Strain at Break (%) |
ISO 527 |
2.0 |
5.5 |
5.0 |
Charpy Impact (kJ/m², +23°C) |
ISO 179-1eU |
13 |
49 |
53 |
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m², +23°C) |
ISO 179-1eA |
1.3 |
8 |
12 |
Crealen R compounds are validated for use in odor- and emissions-sensitive automotive interior applications.
Crealen R enables up to 79% reduction in CO2 emissions* compared to virgin reinforced PP using high levels of post-consumer recycled content.
*Carbon footprint reduction based on product carbon footprint (PCF) comparisons versus virgin reinforced polypropylene, calculated on a cradle-to-gate basis (kg CO₂e/kg). PCF values for both virgin and PCR-containing compounds are determined using a consistent methodology and modeling approach, based on a combination of primary supplier data, EcoInvent database inputs, and internal production data, and verified by an independent third party. Actual reduction depends on formulation and reinforcement level.
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene is derived from recycled plastic waste streams and reprocessed into new materials. In automotive interiors, PCR polypropylene is used in components such as interior trim, panels, and HVAC systems to support sustainability goals while maintaining required performance.
Recycled polypropylene can present challenges in automotive interiors due to:
These factors often restrict PCR materials to non-visible or lower-performance components.
Crealen R polypropylene compounds are engineered using a controlled, high-quality PCR stream and advanced formulation techniques to:
This enables the use of high PCR content in visible and performance-critical interior applications.
Yes. Crealen R compounds are validated against automotive interior standards, including:
Testing has been conducted and verified by independent laboratories, confirming suitability for odor- and emissions-sensitive interior applications such as HVAC systems.
Crealen R grades are engineered to align with the performance profile of conventional reinforced polypropylene, including:
Performance is maintained within application-relevant ranges, enabling drop-in use in many automotive interior applications.
Crealen R compounds incorporate up to 70% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, with minimum levels depending on the specific grade. Recycled content is verified through RecyClass chain-of-custody certification, ensuring traceability and credibility.
Recycled content in Crealen R PP is verified through RecyClass certification, an independent chain-of-custody system that confirms:
This ensures that recycled content claims are transparent and auditable.
Crealen R materials enable measurable reductions in carbon footprint through the use of high levels of PCR content. Based on Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodology, Crealen R can deliver up to ~79% reduction in global warming potential (GWP) compared to virgin reinforced polypropylene.
PCF calculations are independently verified, providing credible data for sustainability reporting and Scope 3 emissions reduction.
Crealen R is designed for a range of automotive interior applications, including:
Yes. Unlike conventional recycled polypropylene materials, Crealen R maintains colorability comparable to virgin reinforced polypropylene, enabling use in visible interior applications where appearance and surface quality are critical.
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