Our recycled polymers
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, increase recycled content and meet changing customer expectations.
Our recycled polymers help achieve all three.
Produced from end-of-life plastics and engineered for demanding applications, EMR Polymers materials deliver the quality, consistency and performance manufacturers expect, while helping keep valuable resources in circulation.
Performance your engineers trust. Circularity your customers expect.
Speak to our team
Whether you're looking to increase recycled content, reduce carbon emissions or identify the right recycled polymer for your application, we'd love to discuss how EMR Polymers can support your business.
A culture of quality
Our quality is assured in our labs. State-of-the-art equipment used by the brightest minds in the industry means you never have to compromise on quality.
Our quality control measures include:
- Up to 86% lower carbon, compared with virgin materials
- 72 tests per batch
- Purity testing every 20 minutes
- 24 Melt Flow Index and moisture tests per batch containing 24 tonnes
- Every batch is mechanically tested, and its purity assessed (within seconds) through our unique inhouse technology
- Every batch can come with a full Certificate of Analysis
- REACH & RoHS compliant
Our product range
Every application is different. Every specification matters. That's why we produce a range of recycled polymers designed to meet the demands of modern manufacturing.
RECYCLED ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE (ABS)
- ABS 4124
- ABS 4125 (high impact)
- ABS 4166
- PC-ABS 5356
Our recycled Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is manufactured from dedicated automotive and electronics feedstocks, creating a high-performance engineering polymer suitable for demanding applications. ABS combines toughness, impact resistance and aesthetic quality, making it ideal for products where appearance and durability are equally important.
Key characteristics
- Up to 95% recycled content
- Excellent surface finish
- High impact resistance
- Consistent mechanical performance
- Available in a range of grades
Typical applications
- Automotive interior components
- Consumer electronics
- Household appliances
- Durable consumer products
ABS 4124
✔ High performance
✔ Quality and surface finish
✔ MFI: >20
✔ PCR content: >95%
✔ Recycled content: >95%
ABS 4125 (high impact)
✔ Heat resistant
✔ Non-conductive
✔ UL certified
✔ PCR content: >95%
✔ Up to 86% carbon saving
PC-ABS 5356
✔ Heat resistant
✔ Non-conducive
✔ Impact resistant
✔ Recycled content: 100% post-industrial
✔ Up to 86% carbon savings
ABS 4166
✔ Heat resistant
✔ Non-conducive
✔ Impact resistant
✔ Recycled content: 100% post-industrial
✔ Up to 86% carbon savings
Recycled PP and FPP
- PP 2123 (medium impact)
- PP 2126 (high impact)
- PP 2130
- PP 2131 F20
- PP 2137 (EPDM modified - high impact)
- PP 2142 (enhanced flow)
- PP 2143
- PP 2153 F15
- PP 2172 N (nucleated)
Our polypropylene range includes Polypropylene (PP) and Filled Polypropylene (FPP). These materials provide increased strength and stiffness while maintaining the benefits of recycled content.
Key characteristics
- Available in multiple grades
- Enhanced stiffness and structural performance
- Good impact properties
- Suitable for demanding technical applications
Typical applications
- Automotive components
- Technical mouldings
- Engineering applications
- Industrial products
PP 2123 (medium impact)
✔ Tough
✔ Impact resistant
✔ MFI: 6.5—11
✔ Carbon savings of up to 80%
PP 2126 (high impact)
✔ MFI: 5—9
✔ Recycled content: 97%
PP 2130
✔ UV stablised
✔ MFI: 7—11.5
✔ Carbon savings of up to 80%
PP 2131 F20
✔ 20% Mineral Filled Polypropylene
✔ Available in standard black
✔ Ideal for use in injection moulding and for products requiring high rigidity
PP 2137 (EPDM modified - high impact)
✔ Tough
✔ Impact resistant
✔ Recycled content: 98% post-consumer
✔ Carbon savings of up to 80%
PP 2142 (enhanced flow)
✔ Enhanced flow properties
✔ MFI: 9—14
✔ PCR content: >95%
✔ Carbon savings of up to 80%
PP 2143
✔ <10% Density
✔ MFI: 10—18
✔ Low ash content
✔ PCR content: >95%
✔ Recycled content: 80%
PP 2153 F15
✔ 15% Mineral Filled Polypropylene
✔ Easy flowing with a good balance of stiffness and impact strength
✔ Suited to automotive and general use injection moulding
✔ Available in standard black
PP 2172 N (nucleated)
✔ Fast cycle time
✔ Thin wall application
✔ Designed to be stacked + Withstand drops of up to 1m
✔ MFI: 18—32
Recycled content: 95%
✔ PCR content: >95%
Recycled High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
- HIPS 3122
- HIPS 3132
Our recycled High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) offers an effective balance of durability, impact strength and processability. Designed for manufacturers looking to increase recycled content without compromising performance.
Key characteristics
- Up to 95% recycled content
- Strong impact resistance
- Consistent quality and colour
- Easy processing characteristics
Typical applications
- Electronic housings
- Appliance components
- Consumer products
- Packaging applications
HIPS 3122
✔ For general use injection moulding
✔ Available in standard black
HIPS 3132
✔ For general use injection moulding
✔ Derived from high impact polystyrene refrigerator linings
✔ Complies with BS EN 71-3:2013+A3:2018, ‘Safety of Toys‘ Category III-Scraped-off materials
✔ Available in standard grey
Markets we serve
Automotive
Helping manufacturers increase recycled content, reduce carbon and strengthen circular supply chains across vehicle applications.
Electronics
Supporting high-quality, lower-carbon electronic products without compromising on performance.
Durable products
Helping manufacturers keep valuable materials in circulation for longer through high-performance recycled polymers.
Beyond the polymer
No two businesses are the same. Whether you're looking to increase recycled content, improve product circularity or secure a dependable supply of recycled polymers, we can help.
Circularity by design
The best time to think about a product's next life is before the first one begins.
We work with manufacturers to improve recyclability, increase material recovery and support circular product design, helping turn today's products into tomorrow's materials.
Toll processing
Need processing capability without investing in additional infrastructure?
Our toll processing services provide the equipment, expertise and capacity needed to process plastic materials while allowing you to retain ownership and control of your feedstock.
From sorting and processing to material optimisation, we help keep valuable materials moving through the supply chain.