DOUGLAS Baker Plastics, of Wolverhampton, claims that a new 'biostatic' masterbatch it has launched can increase the shelf life of fresh foods by several days. BakerBio inhibits the growth of microbial organism and fungi, says Douglas Baker, and in addition provides "considerable" UVA and UVB absorption. The masterbatch can be used in thermoplastic materials almost across the board, in injection moulding, extrusion and blown film application.
