Struktol Launches Odor Control Additives to Improve Recycled Plastic Quality

Struktol Introduces Advanced Odor-Control Additives to Eliminate Odor Challenges in Recycled Plastics

Struktol introduced a new range of advanced additives designed to address one of the biggest challenges in recycled plastics, unpleasant odor generation. The company launched its RP 17 and RP 53 additive solutions, designed to help manufacturers increase recycled plastic content in end products while maintaining better odor performance and material quality.

According to Towards Chemicals and Materials Analytics and Consulting, the global plastic additives market size was valued at USD 64.19 billion in 2025, is estimated to reach USD 67.95 billion in 2026, and is projected to reach USD 113.34 billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.85% over the forecast period from 2026 to 2035, due to increasing demand for advanced solutions to enhance durability, processing efficiency, recyclability, and performance of modern plastic manufacturing. The innovation reflects the plastics industry’s ongoing shift toward advanced material solutions.
 
According to the company, the RP 17 and RP 53 additives are specifically engineered to reduce unwanted odors commonly associated with post-consumer recycled plastics. The additives help processors to use higher levels of recycled content without impacting product appeal or performance. 

The company highlighted that the additives can be integrated into various recycled polymer applications and are designed to support improved processing efficiency alongside odor reduction benefits. The additives are expected to help manufacturers meet increasing sustainability goals and regulatory requirements focused on recycled content usage. 

As demand for recycled plastics continues to rise, manufacturers are facing growing pressure to improve the usability and consumer acceptance of recycled materials. Struktol’s newly launched additives aim to address the challenge of odor issues caused by contaminants and degradation during recycling processes. Industry experts believe that innovations achieving recycled plastic quality enhancements will play a key role in accelerating circular economy adoption. The company noted that the new additives are supporting sustainable plastics manufacturing and help processors overcome the odor challenges.