Toray Plastics, Inc. Introduces New Cast Polypropylene Films For Retort Pouch And Lidding Applications

North Kingstown, RI - Toray Plastics America, Inc., www.torayfilms.com, introduced to consumer product goods companies and converters two new precision-performance FDA-approved cast polypropylene (CPP) sealant films for retort pouch and lidding applications. New CPP ZK100 film for retort pouch constructions offers exceptional clarity, low haze, non-whitening, and stress-crack resistance. New CPP CF9501 sealant film for retort lidding creates a secure, easy-to-peel lamination which can be used on polypropylene containers. The new cast polypropylene films demonstrate proven superior performance under aggressive retort sterilization conditions. Their consistent quality and ability to handle microwave reheating make the new retort pouch and lidding cast polypropylene films ideal for cooked rice, chili, soups, stews, sauces, seafood, chicken, vegetables, baby food, ice cream, and wet pet food applications.

"Consumer confidence in convenient retort packaging continues to grow," says John Holovach, director, strategic alliances. "Toray's new CPP sealant films offer a wide range of retort applications making them extremely desirable to end users and converters who want to generate business with new market opportunities," he states.

New ZK100 and CF9501 films withstand sterilization temperatures up to 135 degrees Celsius, and therefore require less time for the sterilization process. They also exhibit good heat seal strength and impact strength. Both can be combined with polyester films, such as Toray's Barrialox aluminum oxide-coated films, to create an excellent lamination for microwave retort pouch and lidding applications.

Retort films ZK100 and CF9501 offer superior machinability and handle extremely well on high-speed packaging equipment and are easy to convert.

SOURCE: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.