Borealis Adds Transparent Thermoforming Material for Packaging Applications to Portfolio
The material offers a combination of transparency, enhanced stiffness, and processability, according to the company.
Borealis is expanding its thermoforming portfolio with the addition of HC609TF, a high-stiffness polypropylene (PP) homopolymer designed for packaging applications.
According to the company, the material offers a combination of transparency, enhanced stiffness, and processability, making it an option for products that demand both performance and aesthetics. The introduction of Borealis HC609TF also supports a circular economy, aligning with the company’s commitment to sustainable living.
Reduction in cycle times
The company said HC609TF is engineered to meet the needs of thermoformed applications, including trays, cups, and containers. The material’s increased stiffness ensures strong and durable end products, while its high transparency achieves the desired aesthetic. Additionally, its processability allows for up to a 10% reduction in cycle times, improving manufacturing efficiency.
Moreover, the company noted that a feature of the material is its full recyclability, both through mechanical and chemical methods. This makes it suitable for reusable packaging structures, contributing to a reduction in waste and supporting a more sustainable future for packaging.
According to Borealis, its HC609TF is in line with its mission to accelerate the transition to a circular economy for plastics.
With growing pressure on manufacturers to balance performance and sustainability, the company noted that Borealis HC609TF is an option that meets both demands. It enables the production of durable, aesthetically pleasing packaging that is also recyclable and reusable, helping customers meet their sustainability goals while delivering high-quality applications.
Global ambitions
Formed in 1994 through the merger of Statoil and Nestle, Borealis is a distributor of polyolefin and base chemical solutions. It has 6,000 employees worldwide, and operates in 120 countries. Since 2006, its head officed has been in Vienna.
The Borealis Group’s goal to become a global player with customers around the world features growth projects, including Borouge 4 (United Arab Emirates), Baystar (United States), and the construction of a PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium.
Baystar became a fully integrated polyethene manufacturer in 2022 with the start-up of a new 1 million ton-per-year ethane cracker unit in Port Arthur, TX, which supplies ethylene feedstock to Baystar’s three PE production units. Baystar was formed in 2018 by Novealis and TotalEnergies and operates independently as an integrated producer. It features Borstar 3G technology licensed by Borealis.
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