Borealis Latest Borpact Packaging Materials Show Unique Optical Performance

Borealis brings the latest BorpactTM polypropylene products to film processors and product 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 for bottles: high stiffness, good transparency and impact resistant food packaging, such as printed covers for fresh and frozen bread: high stiffness, sterilizable retort stand bags, such as fresh pet foods Bags: Easy to tear; FDA approved; high seam seal strength Capping film peeling layer, eg for use in microwave food containers: High stiffness, good processability, high heat resistance Transparent thermoforming cups, eg cryogenics Instant foods for microwave food applications: Good low temperature resistance, transparency, and thermoformability.

Peter Nieders, product development engineer for Borealis Films, commented, “Borpact BC914TF combines the ready-to-use 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 the foresight of the entire value chain and the emphasis on customer needs, Borealis will continue to provide innovative, value-creating PP and PE solutions for the film industry.

Source: Global Flexible Packaging Industry