Borealis' Latest PP Packaging Shows Unique Optical Properties

Borealis brings the latest Borpact polypropylene products to film processors and manufacturers in the packaging industry. It combines good low temperature resistance, high stiffness, high heat resistance and excellent optical performance. Borpact BC914TF can be used in food packaging, stand-up pouches, peelable closure films, and bottle label films. 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.

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 Borpact family has the following typical uses:
· Label films, such as transparent printed labels on bottles: High stiffness, good transparency and impact resistance · Food packaging, such as printed envelopes for fresh and frozen bread: High stiffness, sterilizable · Steamable upright bags, eg Fresh pet food bags: easy to tear; FDA approved; high seam sealing strength · capping film peeling layer, eg for use on microwave food containers: high stiffness, good processability, high heat resistance, transparent thermoforming Cup trays, such as ready-to-eat foods for low-temperature or microwave food applications: good low-temperature resistance, transparency, and thermoformability
Peter Niedersüß, Product Development Engineer at Borealis Films, commented: “Borpact BC914TF combines the ready-made 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 has more than 40 years of experience providing advanced polyolefin solutions to industries that use films, coatings and thermoformed finished products. With its long-term vision throughout the value chain and its focus on customer needs, Borealis will continue to provide innovative, value-creating PP and PE solutions for the film industry.

Source of information: pack.cn