Chlorine-free, barrier-coated clear and metallized films deliver industry-leading oxygen-, moisture-, and aroma-barrier protection.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island (July 18, 2017)—CPGs and converters want creative materials solutions that will deliver barrier performance, especially for longer shelf life and e-commerce applications, and also lower the total cost of ownership of flexible packaging. Advancements in barrier technology developed by Toray Plastics (America) (www.toraytpa.com) are making that possible. Lumirror® MK61HB and PA1HB barrier-coated polyester films are exciting robust new alternatives to foil, PVdC-coated PET and OPP, and AlOx-coated PET. MK61HB metallized-barrier PET offers outstanding oxygen and moisture barrier protection; PA1HB clear-barrier PET delivers outstanding oxygen barrier; both offer superior aroma protection.
The foundation of these new films is Toray’s proprietary PET, which is known for its excellent thermal stability and modified print surface. The biaxial orientation and barrier coating of the new films are conducted inline in one, streamlined production step, a process that is unique in the films industry. No chlorine is used in Toray’s proprietary coating formula; a chlorine-free coating is an important feature for the CPG seeking an alternative to PVdC. The metallizing of MK61HB is also done by Toray. If hermetic seals are required, Toray can integrate a sealant layer through extrusion coating. The barrier coating may be metallized and extrusion coated, depending on the customer’s barrier, sealant, and aesthetic requirements.
“The market and chemistries for film barrier technology are changing,” says Kerri Boyens, Product Manager, New Product Development, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. “The increasing popularity of ‘grab and go’ healthful and artisanal foods, evolving distribution channels that create the need for longer shelf life, and the growth of online shopping for everyday consumables are major market shifts facing CPGs. Improved oxygen-, moisture-, and aroma- barrier films, such as MK61HB and PA1HB, that are manufactured with a minimal number of production steps, are smart, versatile solutions.”
Metallized MK61HB and clear-barrier PA1HB are designed for use as an outer layer in a two-ply lamination or as the middle layer in a three-ply lamination. Their adhesion layer is suitable for laminating, adhesive coating, or printing. They are ideal for regular and stand-up pouches, as well as lidding. Applications include gas-flushed items, such as coffee, traditional and healthful snacks, cookies and other baked goods, confectionery items, dry and powdered foods, and pet food. They are also an excellent choice for health, beauty, personal care, household goods, and detergent packaging.
For more information about Toray’s new MK61HB and PA1HB PET films, contact Kerri Boyens at kerri.boyens@toraytpa.com or 401-667-2005.
About Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, bio-based, and metallized films for flexible and rigid packaging, lidding, graphic, industrial, optical, and electronic applications, and conducts all of its manufacturing and metallizing at one location. Toray is also a leader in the manufacture of polyolefin, polypropylene, and polyethylene foams for the automotive and flooring industries. The company is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc., the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and high-performance films, which has annual sales exceeding US$19 billion. For more information about Toray Plastics (America)’s complete line of films and foams, contact Mary Osso at mary.osso@toraytpa.com or 401-667-2281. Toray Plastics (America), Inc., headquarters is located at 50 Belver Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7500; telephone 401-294-4511, fax 401-294-3410. Visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc., website at www.toraytpa.com.
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