Petrochemical giant Total claims its new Polypropylene Lumicene Random material offers rigid packaging converters a “unique combination of cleanliness, ease of processing and outstanding optics”, as well as higher productivity.
The advanced properties of the new material – based on proprietary metallocene technology from Total’s Refining & Chemicals Division – are said to address the “industry’s call” for superior food compatibility, sustainability benefits and high aesthetics.
According to Total, the Polypropylene Lumicene Random product range offers ultra-low extractables and best-in-class organoleptic properties, to give universal grade status for food packaging from fridge to microwave usage.
“Converters can achieve higher productivity as a result of 150 MPa more rigidity and reduce cycle times thanks to the higher fluidity,” the company says, adding: “Downgauging of between 4-8% has been proven.”
Moulding precision is said to be “much higher” and the reproducibility between shots much improved – both factors said to reduce the environmental impact of the packaging produced.
“Our range of products has much more to offer in terms of new properties,” says Total business manager rigid packaging Philippe Thiriaux.
“It expands the range of applications for conventional PP and adds a new dimension to more traditional applications.”
