Total develops new HDPE grades for shallow draw thermoformed packaging applications
Total Petrochemicals and Refining USA has introduced a new high density polyethylene (HDPE) grade, 9825E for shallow draw thermoformed packaging applications for the food industry.
As introduced, 9825E offers the stiffness needed in sheet extrusion thermoforming (SET) applications, which make a product of equivalent weight with improved performance.
Other positive attributes that 9825E offers are impact strength, chemical resistance and low water vapor transmission rate.
Total developed 9825E to be used in a broad range of thermoformed foodservice and food packaging applications, such as drinking cups, bowls, portion cups and yogurt containers.
"Not only does 9825E provide improved rigidity and processability compared to other grades of HDPE used in thermoformed containers, it offers increased gloss for improved aesthetics," said Ted Harris, Marketing Manager for Total's Polymers Americas. "Additionally, it satisfies a growing demand for materials that are widely accepted in recycling programs."
