KRAIBURG TPE launches new series for fatty food applications

KRAIBURG TPE introduces new THERMOLAST K FC/CM3/AD1 compound series, which was developed specifically for contact with fatty foods and is also characterized by a pleasant feel and improved organoleptic properties.

KRAIBURG TPE introduces new TPE compound series for applications that contact with fatty food.

New THERMOLAST K FC/CM3/AD1 compound series can exhibit very complex migration behavior due to their variable combinability. Therefore, the compounds are ideal for applications that contact with high-fat foods, such as meat, cooking oils, dressings, or sauces.

Featuring high resistant surface and outstanding mechanical properties, the new materials significantly increase the service life of reusable containers and lids.

Adhesion to various polar thermoplastics such as Tritan (PCT-G), PET, SAN, PC, ABS, PA6, and PA12 has been successfully tested across the board. Due to their very good resilience – proven by hysteresis tests – and excellent tear strength and tear resistance values, they are also ideal for cosmetics and food packaging.

In addition, the new compound series meet relevant regulations for plastic applications that come into direct contact with food – Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR §177. 2600) of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US.

The new TPE compounds target applications including reusable food packaging, cosmetic applications, and hoses and conveyor belts in food processing.

The compounds are produced at the KRAIBURG TPE site in Waldkraiburg and are now available worldwide.