{"id":86718,"date":"2023-10-17T16:06:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T14:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=86718"},"modified":"2023-10-17T14:11:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T12:11:50","slug":"sustainability-expandable-polypropylene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/nachhaltigkeit-expandierbarem-polypropylen\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability with expandable polypropylene"},"content":{"rendered":"
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To reduce the use of materials and CO2<\/sub>- footprint, Ultrapolymers is expanding its range of polyolefins with an expanded PP grade. Molpen Ep490H was developed by LyondellBasell as a special base grade for foamed applications.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The main applications of Moplen EP490H are extruded foamed films, profiles and sheets, thermoforming and extrusion blow moulding<\/strong>, for rigid packaging for food and consumer goods, for example. The material combines higher foamability than any conventional polypropylene with good stiffness, high impact strength at room and low temperatures, good dimensional stability<\/strong> as well as good resistance to creep and good recovery behaviour.<\/p>

With its good thermoforming properties, Moplen EP490H offers the packaging industry extended possibilities for Development of lightweight, material-saving and therefore environmentally friendly monomaterial solutions<\/strong>. Thanks to its good thermal insulation and temperature resistance as well as its high resistance to water and chemicals, containers for hot meals and drinks are also possible applications. The fine and evenly distributed cell structure results in a considerably smoother surface with significantly better aesthetics than when using conventional polypropylene. Such products are attractive due to their high dimensional stability and durability, Suitable alternative to expandable polystyrene for reuse<\/strong>. The possibility of manufacturing from ISCC PLUS-certified raw materials and the good recyclability make further contributions to greater sustainability.<\/p>

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\u201eWith the new Moplen EP490H, we can now offer a material that enables particularly sustainable solutions in the field of lightweight packaging thanks to its good foamability. Based on our decades of experience with polyolefins, our customers naturally also receive comprehensive application technology advice, from moulded part design to product-specific formulation and mould design through to the start-up of the production process.\u201c<\/p>

Hermann Diem<\/strong>Business Development Manager\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>

Moplen EP490H is manufactured with a phthalate-free catalyst, is Plasticiser- and BPA-free and has the relevant food law approvals<\/strong>. Ultrapolymers supplies the complete PP formulation including the endothermic blowing agent Polybatch BA 9090 and the nucleating agent Polybatch CFPP 0260 NU.<\/p>

Source:\u00a0<\/em>Ultrapolymers<\/a><\/p>