FDA Approves Expanded Use of Constar's DiamondClear(TM) Oxygen Scavenger Technology in PET Containers(Photo: Business Wire)
08 Février 2008 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded use of
Constar International�s (NASDAQ:CNST) DiamondClear� oxygen
scavenging technology. Developed by Constar, DiamondClear is a
proprietary material that is blended into polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) to give it exceptional glass-like clarity,
gloss and extended barrier protection. PET bottles and containers
with DiamondClear can now be used to package a range of
shelf-stable products, including tomato ketchup, salsas, pasta
sauces, barbecue and similar steak and table hot sauces, jams,
jellies, and juices. The FDA approval is a major step forward in
Constar�s commitment to providing the marketplace with superior
oxygen scavenging technologies for use in high barrier plastic
packaging. Because DiamondClear is blended directly into PET, it
can be used to create highly cost effective monolayer structure
containers that optimize visual aesthetics and flavor throughout an
extended shelf life. The simplicity of the structure allows for
significant design and processing freedom for both preforms and
containers, without the haze that is typical of earlier monolayer
versions of PET oxygen scavenging systems and without delamination,
which is prevalent in multi-layer structures. PET containers with
DiamondClear also are a sustainable alternative to glass packaging.
They are lighter in weight than glass, unbreakable and recyclable
in standard recycling streams. Commenting on the announcement,
Constar�s Vice President of Corporate Technologies Donald Deubel
said, �We are continuing to advance our technologies and make
improvements to all of our barrier materials. In this case, we have
been successful in significantly broadening the range of products
that can be packaged in our DiamondClear oxygen scavenging
technology. This increases the opportunities for Constar to help
brand owners meet their sustainability goals.� About Constar
International Inc. Philadelphia, Penn.-based Constar International
Inc. is a leading global producer and supplier of PET (polyethylene
terephthalate) plastic containers for food and beverages. The
Company provides full-service packaging solutions, from product
design and engineering, to ongoing customer support. Its customers
include many of the world's leading branded consumer products
companies. For more information, visit www.constar.net.
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