POLTAG® oligomers enable the tracing and authentication of millions of material batches at the molecular level. They can be incorporated homogeneously into solid and liquid materials, such as plastics, coatings and fibres.
Each POLTAG® marker contains a specific, encoded monomer sequence and gives the material a unique identity. This allows you to verify the origin and authenticity of raw materials, link material batches to their manufacturing data or verify the use of recycled material.
The unique code embedded directly in the material is counterfeit-proof and remains readable over time. It enables products to be traced back to their original batch.
Minimum concentrations, reliable results
POLTAG® – Molecular material passport
POLTAG® gives materials a unique molecular identity. Concentrations as low as 0.1–10 ppm enable reliable detection and decoding using tandem mass spectrometry – even from very small samples. Millions of distinct sequence-defined molecules (codes) can be synthesised. The markers are mechanically stable and withstand temperatures of at least 300 °C. Their codes can be linked to a digital material passport.
POLTAG® solution in a short video
POLTAG® - The Solution Gives Materials a Molecular Identity
Without a trusted identity, materials remain anonymous – and so do their risks.
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Molecularly compatible with target product
Thermal stability
Optimal chemical stability
Maximum physical & mechanical stability
Invisible without detection
Synthesized with highest precision at molecular level
Can be applied over several cycles of use
In plastics
In varnishes and paints
In resins and adhesives
On small and large surfaces
Oil, fuels and all organic solutions
Independent of optical properties (e.g. carbon black)