Metallized BOPP Film offers moisture and oxygen barrier.
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Suited for gas-flushed packaging applications, Torayfan® MWX6 metallized white cavitated biaxially-oriented polypropylene film features hermetic, heat-sealable layer on one side and ultra-barrier on other side for moisture and oxygen resistance. Product can be used as monoweb or lamination and runs on both horizontal and vertical form-fill seal machines. Available in 100 and 110 gauges, film is suitable for packaging salty snacks, baked goods, confectionery items, and refrigerated/frozen foods.
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Toray Plastics (America) Introduces Technologically Advanced Torayfan® MWX6 Metallized White Polypropylene Film
Innovative MWX6 BOPP film offers superior moisture barrier, excellent oxygen barrier, and unique metallized white appearance
North Kingstown, Rhode Island - Toray Plastics (America), Inc., (www.torayfilms.com) the only United States manufacturer of precision-performance polyester, polypropylene, and bio-based films, is pleased to announce that CPG companies and converters seeking a high-performance film for gas-flushed packaging applications now have a new option available to them with Torayfan® MWX6 metallized white cavitated biaxially-oriented polypropylene film. New Torayfan MWX6 metallized white BOPP film is designed with a proprietary, "ultra-barrier" layer on one side for superior moisture-barrier and excellent oxygen-barrier functionality. The other side of MWX6 film is a hermetic, heat-sealable layer. New MWX6 film can be used as a monoweb or a lamination and runs on horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) and vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines. In addition, end users will especially appreciate the film's bright white, glossy appearance, which enhances a package's attractiveness inside and outside, will appeal to consumers, and can contribute to a brand's success. Available in 100 and 110 gauges (1 - 1.1 mil), MWX6 film is the ideal choice for packaging salty crisp snacks, baked goods, confectionery items, pet food, and refrigerated and frozen foods. Torayfan MWX6 film can also be used for agricultural and chemical packaging.
"Metallized white BOPP films previously available to the market were limited in barrier capability and appearance," says Kerri Boyens, Product Manager, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. "Now, new innovative MWX6 metallized white BOPP film, with superior barrier durability and a unique aesthetic quality, is available to customers seeking a competitive advantage."
For more information about new MWX6 metallized white cavitated BOPP film, contact Kerri Boyens, Product Manager, Torayfan Division, at kerri.boyens@toraytpa.com or 401-667-2005.
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, and bio-based films for flexible and rigid packaging, lidding, graphic, industrial, optical, and electronic applications. 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. Toray Plastics (America), Inc., 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.TorayFilms.com.
Toray Plastics (America)'s new Torayfan® MWX6 metallized white cavitated BOPP film, with superior moisture-barrier and excellent oxygen-barrier functionality, is an ideal choice for packaging salty crisp snacks.
