LyondellBasell has launched an addition to its Toppyl family of polyolefin resins for the food packaging industry, said to provide a new level of convenience and ease of use to ready-to-eat products, without sacrificing protection.
Toppyl RC3000 is formulated to stick directly to traditional polyethylene food containers, providing a strong seal to keep foods fresh, while remaining easy to open and close.
According to the US-based plastics and chemicals company, Toppyl RC3000 also eliminates the need for food packaging made with hot melt adhesive, which can cause difficulties for people opening packages.
“Today’s packaging must be practical, effective, safe and easy to open without the need for a cutting instrument,” says Stefano Pasquali, LyondellBasell marketing manager PB-1 specialties.
“Toppyl RC3000 provides a strong seal to keep foods fresh for easy storage and handling of delicate food, including meat, fruit, vegetable and cheese.”
Packaging made with Toppyl RC3000 is said to reclose easily and remain sealed.
LyondellBasell claims that product testing by a large film producer demonstrated food packaging successfully opened and closed with the same success after ten uses, as compared to its first usage.
Toppyl RC3000 satisfies all food contact requirements in Europe.
