Sealant Films suit retort pouch and lidding applications.
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FDA-approved cast polypropylene sealant films include CPP ZK100 film that features low haze, non-whitening, and stress-crack resistance for retort pouch constructions. CPP CF9501 sealant film for retort lidding with secure, easy-to-peel lamination can be used on polypropylene containers. Exhibiting heat seal and impact strength, films withstand sterilization temperatures up to 135°C. Both can be combined with polyester films such as Barrialox aluminum oxide-coated films.
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Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Introduces New Cast Polypropylene Films for Retort Pouch and Lidding Applications
High-performance retort films deliver exceptional value to the end user and converter
North Kingstown, RI (June 28, 2007)-Toray Plastics America, Inc., www.torayfilms.com, introduces to consumer product goods companies and converters two new precision-performance FDA-approved cast polypropylene (CPP) sealant films for retort pouch and lidding applications. New CPP ZK100 film for retort pouch constructions offers exceptional clarity, low haze, non-whitening, and stress-crack resistance. New CPP CF9501 sealant film for retort lidding creates a secure, easy-to-peel lamination which can be used on polypropylene containers. The new cast polypropylene films demonstrate proven superior performance under aggressive retort sterilization conditions. Their consistent quality and ability to handle microwave reheating make the new retort pouch and lidding cast polypropylene films ideal for cooked rice, chili, soups, stews, sauces, seafood, chicken, vegetables, baby food, ice cream, and wet pet food applications.
"Consumer confidence in convenient retort packaging continues to grow," says John Holovach, director, strategic alliances. "Toray's new CPP sealant films offer a wide range of retort applications making them extremely desirable to end users and converters who want to generate business with new market opportunities," he states.
New ZK100 and CF9501 films withstand sterilization temperatures up to 135 degrees Celsius, and therefore require less time for the sterilization process. They also exhibit good heat seal strength and impact strength. Both can be combined with polyester films, such as Toray's Barrialox aluminum oxide-coated films, to create an excellent lamination for microwave retort pouch and lidding applications.
Retort films ZK100 and CF9501 offer superior machinability and handle extremely well on high-speed packaging equipment and are easy to convert.
Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is a leading manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene 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. Annual sales exceed US$12 billion. Visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Web site at www.TorayFilms.com.
For more information about Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s new CPP sealant films for retort pouches and retort lidding applications, as well as the company's standard, white, and high impact CPP sealant films, contact John Holovach, director, strategic alliances, at john.holovach@toraytpa.com, or call 401-667-2015. For more information about Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s entire line of polyester and polypropylene films, contact Eric Bartholomay, product development manager, at eric.bartholomay@toraytpa.com. Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is located at 50 Belver Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7500 telephone: 401-294-4511, fax 401-294-1480.
