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Toray's Recycled PBT Resin Used in Google Pixel 10

Key highlights
  • Google Pixel 10 launched on August 21, 2025.
  • The smartphones use TORAYCON™, a recycled PBT resin.
  • Toray offers recycled resins like ABS, PA6, PA66, PBT, and PPS.
  • Recycling methods include mechanical and chemical techniques.

Launch Details

Google launched the Pixel 10 series smartphones on August 21, 2025. These devices incorporate TORAYCON™, a chemically recycled PBT resin.

Material Properties

The recycled PBT resin is praised for its mechanical properties and colorability, comparable to virgin materials.

Recycled Resin Offerings

Toray provides a range of recycled resins, including ABS, PA6, PA66, PBT, and PPS, using post-industrial and post-consumer materials.

Recycling Techniques

The company employs both mechanical and chemical recycling methods to produce these materials.