DuPont Packaging Introduces FDA-Compliant PLA Modifier for Food Packaging

New DuPont Biomax Strong 120 is a polymer additive that toughens PLA packaging materials while maintaining compliance with food contact requirements in the United States and in Europe.

26/05/07 DuPont Packaging has announced expansion of its DuPont Biomax Strong family of polymer additives to include a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant grade for food contact applications. DuPont Biomax Strong polymer additives improve the performance of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) packaging.

New DuPont Biomax Strong 120 is a polymer additive that toughens PLA packaging materials while maintaining compliance with food contact requirements in the United States and in Europe. A similar additive was introduced in August 2006 for non-food applications. Both grades of Biomax Strong provide improved toughness performance with minimal reduction in package clarity.

“Offering a food contact compliant grade of Biomax Strong gives DuPont a way to help food marketers take better advantage of an environmentally preferred solution in packages such as clamshells used in fresh produce sections,” said Shanna Moore, global market manager for DuPont Packaging.

“We are firmly committed to developing sustainable solutions, including solutions that improve the performance of other sustainable offerings in the market,” Moore said. “By improving the performance of bio-based and biodegradable products, DuPont Biomax Strong can help the packaging industry deliver high performance at a competitive price.”

Now more than ever, consumers expect freshness, taste and convenience in packaged foods and beverages – and industry leaders such as DuPont Packaging continue to respond with innovations in materials and technology, including science-based solutions for improved sustainability. From energy-saving package sealants made with DuPont Surlyn resins , to package performance enhancers such as DuPont Bynel adhesive resins and easy peeling DuPont Appeel lidding resins, DuPont offers a wide line of high-performance polymers and additives to meet global packaging needs.