Borealis launches new low-temperature packaging materials

“Borealis recently brought the latest BorprotTM polypropylene products to the film industry's processors and manufacturers.

This new material combines good low temperature resistance, high stiffness, high heat resistance and excellent optical performance. Among them, Borpact BC914TF can be used in food packaging, stand-up pouches, peelable cover film and bottle label film and other fields. With this development, polypropylene can be applied to a number of new market segments, such as modified MAP trays for labels and meat products and fruits.

This Borpact BC914TF is an innovative block copolymer for thermoforming, casting and blown films. Through a new combination of various properties, it can provide easy-to-handle, easy-to-use and attractive-looking packaging.

This latest addition to the Borprof family is used for clear labeling of bottles due to their high stiffness, good transparency and impact resistance; due to their high stiffness, they can be used to disinfect printing envelopes for fresh and frozen bread; Its easy to tear, FDA certification, high seam sealing strength can be used for fresh pet food packaging; due to its high stiffness, good processability, high heat resistance can be used on microwave food containers; due to its good low temperature resistance, Transparency and thermoformability can be used for ready-to-eat foods for low temperature or microwave food applications.

Peter Niedersü, product development engineer at Borealis Films, commented: “Borpact BC914TF combines the properties of block copolymer polypropylene with exceptionally good transparency and optical properties. It will ensure that the packaging products of the manufacturer are aesthetically pleasing and of high quality. The quality of appearance. Consumers can benefit from the convenience of new packaging types, including easy-open bags that replace canned foods.”

Borealis is a globally renowned supplier of packaging materials and has been providing innovative plastic solutions for polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) for more than 40 years. Borealis' products are processed by its customers into a variety of daily products such as food packaging, medical devices, diapers, pipes, automotive parts and cables. (Reporter Min Weimin)

Source: Packaging and Food Machinery