Secure Plastics and Polymers for Product Authentication and Traceability
Microtrace develops proprietary taggant systems formulated masterbatch, concentrate, or dry additive formats for secure plastic parts and packaging. Solutions integrate seamlessly into manufacturing without affecting performance or appearance, delivering robust, field-verified security.
Security Without Production Disruption
Microtrace enables secure plastic components without changing your workflow. Whether you are molding, extruding, or compounding, we deliver a solution tailored to your process and risk profile. Taggant-enhanced plastic protects against:
- Counterfeiting and gray market activity
- Unauthorized production and overruns
- Product diversion, false liability, and warranty claims
- Dilution and mix ratio alteration
- Time and location tracking of manufacturing
Taggant Options to Match Your Security Requirements
As the developer and manufacturer of proprietary taggants and detection systems, Microtrace guides you to the best formulation for your needs, from low-level deterrence to fully customized high-security systems. Each can be delivered in a masterbatch, concentrate, or dry additive format depending on your resin and manufacturing setup.
Microtaggant® Identification Particles
- Microscopic, multi-layered particles with unique codes
- Mixed directly into resin systems or coatings for built-in, field-verifiable security
- Validated using handheld readers for fast, reliable authentication
IR-Visible Phosphors
- Appear invisible until excited by infrared light
- Emit a visible response for semi-covert verification
- Useful in applications where human-readable authentication is beneficial
Enhanced Phosphors
- Emit distinctive, multi-color visible responses under specific excitation
- Provide instant authentication using compact detectors
- Compatible with translucent or exposed plastic surfaces
IR-to-IR Phosphors
- Fully covert—excited and detected within the infrared spectrum
- Ideal for machine-readable verification and secure applications
- Resistant to spoofing due to invisible, complex signature
Spectral Taggant™
- Delivers the highest level of security through complex spectral signatures
- Typically used as part of the Summit Authentication Platform
- Verified with handheld spectrometers or embedded OEM devices
Molecular Taggant™ Systems
- Chemical-level identifier embedded directly into plastic substrate
- Enables forensic-level validation of authenticity, dilution, or unauthorized formulation changes
- Verified via lab and portable analytical tools including Raman and hyperspectral imaging
Expert Formulation. Reliable Implementation.
Taggants are incorporated at extremely low usage rates, preserving the mechanical and visual properties of your product. Microtrace works directly with your team to ensure optimal dispersion, stability, and detection response, eliminating trial and error.
