Rollprint Introduces Exponent(TM) Chemically-resistant, Clear Flexible Film for High-barrier Pharmaceutical Applications
Addison, Ill.— Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc., manufacturer of award-winning ClearFoil®, is now debuting another leap in high-barrier technology. Its new Exponent™ film represents a collaboration between Ineos’ Barex® and Rollprint’s own ClearFoil®. The material targets pharmaceutical and other chemically-sensitive applications which require exceptional barrier and clarity.
ClearFoil®, a barrier-coated polyester, is extrusion or adhesive laminated to Barex® acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate copolymer to create Exponent™. Pre-made or inline pouching, lidding and flow wrap applications are anticipated to be the first commercialized package types.
When compared to traditional foil-based high-barrier structures, Exponent’s reduced number of layers and gauge offer cost-savings and create an improved environmental profile for a wide variety of pharmaceutical products. The structure’s high-barrier and clarity properties also make it a suitable replacement for glass vials, where cost and breakage continue to challenge manufacturers.
“We have developed Exponent™ in collaboration with Ineos, the manufacturer of Barex® acrylonitrile-based resins. The objective was to engineer a film would meet performance requirements for pharma and other chemically-sensitive products, but use less material to help manufacturers’ meet their cost objectives. We also wanted offer clarity attributes not possible with foil-based structures and give companies an alternative to glass vials,” said Dwane Hahn, vice president sales and marketing, Rollprint.
In development for two years, Exponent™ has been engineered to provide a chemically neutral, ultra-high oxygen and water vapor barrier with chemical resistance, Oxygen barrier levels are available as low as 0.0008 cc/100in2-24 hrs. and water vapor barrier properties are available down to 0.0008 g/100in2-24 hrs.Â
Barex® resins provide a unique combination of superior chemical resistance with exceptional oxygen barrier properties, proven to be equivalent to glass in a wide range of aggressive applications. Barex® is also known for its use in transdermal patch laminates for nicotine, chronic pain relief medication, hormones and other applications.
The transdermal patch, e-cigarette and diagnostics markets are the first application opportunities Rollprint envisions for this technology. Exponent is also an excellent candidate for single-dose delivery systems and cosmetic applications because of its high surface-to-volume ratio and unique barrier properties. Additionally, the high-barrier film is ideally suited for the emerging flexible packaging for wine and spirits segment because of its outstanding organoleptic characteristics.
About Rollprint Packaging Products
With manufacturing facilities near Chicago, IL, Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of packaging materials for the healthcare and food industries. The company offers a complete range of flexible, heat-sealable materials incorporating film, ClearFoil®, foil, Tyvek® and paper. Structures can be designed to accommodate any sterilization method. Available in rollstock, pouches and die-cut lids, Rollprint’s materials can meet the needs of most peelable, chemical resistant and barrier applications.
The company is a founder of Alliantz Flexible Packaging Pte. Ltd., a joint venture with Acme Packaging Co. (Pte) Ltd., Singapore.  Headquartered in Singapore, Alliantz serves the flexible packaging supply needs of Southeast Asia and China.Â
Rollprint is respected throughout the packaging industry for its heat-sealable, peelable rollstock and pouch technology, as well as its ClearFoil® ultra-high barrier transparent laminates, Allegro® peelable sealants and ClearForm® forming webs. Rollprint has supplied flexible packaging materials for healthcare, industrial and food end-use applications for more than 50 years. For additional info: www.rollprint.com.
Please forward sales inquiries to:
Dwane Hahn    Â
Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc.
320 S. Stewart Ave.    Â
Addison, IL 60101Â Â Â Â Â Â
Phone: (512) 869-6620Â Â Â Â
Email: dhahn@rollprint.comÂ
