Exxonmobil Chemical Introduces New Vistamaxx™ 3588FL
ExxonMobil Chemical is introducing a new grade to its portfolio of Vistamaxx™ performance polymers on its booth (10R E7) at PlastIndia, 9th International Plastics Exhibition & Conference in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, February 5-10, 2015.
Using pure Vistamaxx 3588FL to replace standard terpolymer PP in the sealant layer of 3 or 5 layer heat sealable cPP or BOPP films can enable higher speeds for horizontal and vertical form fill and seal (HFFS and VFFS) packaging operations. Vistamaxx 3588FL delivers a 10 degree lower SIT and broader and higher hot tack window compared to standard terpolymer PP resins. These improvements can lead to significantly improved packaging line performance.
In cPP films, the use of Vistamaxx 3588FL in the sealant layer extends the hermetic seal range which is critical for applications that require leak-free and airtight packaging. Additionally, the coefficient of friction (COF) is easily controlled using commercially available masterbatches leading to trouble-free VFFS operations even with more sensitive films like metallized cPP film.
Uflex Ltd., one of the largest packaging film conglomerates in India with significant market presence in cPP film production, has been running Vistamaxx 3588FL. “Having run a significant production of heat sealable cast PP film using pure Vistamaxx 3588FL in the sealing layer, we were impressed by the film’s excellent processability. There was no fall in output and minimal changeover time was required when transitioning from our standard production platform to the new Vistamaxx 3588FL. Also, the film’s appearance, measured by haze and gloss, was outstanding and COF control provides smooth packaging operations,” said Mr. Ajay Gupta, vice president - PP Group, Uflex Limited.
“Vistamaxx 3588FL creates new innovation opportunities for converters of heat sealable cPP and BOPP films. It delivers excellent processability, while providing the potential to create a very versatile film that can add value in both VFFS and HFFS packaging operations. Meanwhile, retailers can benefit from packaging with better seals that keeps food fresh for consumer enjoyment,” said Lo.
Source: ExxonMobil Chemical