Sanner has expanded its portfolio of bio-based plastic packaging: The company now offers different closure variants and new tube sizes for healthcare products and food supplements.
With the BioBase effervescent tablet packaging launched the Sanner GmbH The first packaging made from renewable raw materials for effervescent tablets was launched last year. More variants are now available: the packaging for effervescent tablets is now available in Four tube lengths and with Five closure variants available.
„As a pioneer and market leader in this segment, we are aware of our responsibility towards the environment. Accordingly, we have successively developed the Sanner BioBase portfolio over the past few months and can now tap into additional markets and fulfil requirements.“ Oliver Baumann, Chief Sales Officer
Depending on customer requirements, the tablet tube can be Printed or also with a IML label can be customised. In addition to the previous classic DASG 1 desiccant closure, customers can now also choose between two DOG 1 and one DOSG 1 variant as well as the user-friendly FOG 27 flip top closure, which can be opened with just one hand. All materials used are approved for use with food in both the EU and the USA.
Resource-saving packaging for effervescent tablets
The sustainable packaging consists of over 90 per cent from renewable raw materials and are obtained from maize, sugar cane or cellulose, for example. According to the company, an assessment of the product-specific carbon footprint by an independent institute confirms the positive ecological balance of Sanner BioBase: Compared to petroleum-based plastics, the bio-based packaging for effervescent tablets achieves a saving (in kg CO2 equivalent) of around 15 per cent. According to Sanner, this corresponds to more than 7 tonnes per million tubes. The bio-based plastic packaging has comparable properties to conventional packaging solutions.
From a chemical point of view, Sanner BioBase is almost identical to PE or PP made from fossil raw materials. Lower water vapour permeation ensures that the packaged products have a shelf life that is around 40 percent longer. According to Sanner, the bio-based packaging for effervescent tablets can be processed perfectly on existing filling lines.
Source: Sanner
