ExxonMobil Chemical's New Metallyte(TM) UBW-ES Provides Economic and Sustainability Benefits for Packaging
24 Avril 2008 - 3:12PM
Business Wire
ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced Metallyte� UBW-ES, a new OPP
film for flexible packaging. With ultra high barrier and enhanced
seal technologies, this metallized white film offers economic and
performance benefits compared with thin aluminum foil and sealant
laminations. Metallyte UBW-ES achieves weight reduction benefits by
employing a two-layer lamination, as opposed to the typical
three-layer laminate. With this simplified approach, a lamination
layer is removed which results in an efficient converting process,
reduced raw material costs and lower overall material weight.
Depending on the structure replaced, structure simplification using
Metallyte UBW-ES may result in total structure weight reductions of
up to 30 percent. ExxonMobil Chemical's enhanced sealant technology
is a breakthrough for oriented polypropylene (OPP) films. Metallyte
UBW-ES provides excellent seal strength (1500 g/2.5cm), seal
integrity and the ability to seal through product contamination in
the seal area, as compared to traditional OPP films. ExxonMobil
Chemical's ultra high barrier technology offers an exceptional
barrier to gases, aromas, flavors and moisture. The water vapor
transmission rate (WVTR) of Metallyte UBW-ES is 0.3 g/m2 (38�C, 90
percent RH, 24 hours), and its oxygen transmission rate (OTR) is
0.1 cc/m2 (23�C and 0 percent RH, 24 hours). �Metallyte UBW-ES has
been developed in response to market demand for new, innovative
flexible packaging solutions,� said Michael Degus, global market
segment manager, Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical. �An
increasing number of our customers are seeking solutions to replace
aluminum foil, which is at historic high prices. By replacing
aluminum foil and sealant, UBW-ES offers a means to reduce costs as
well as the amount of post consumer waste.� Metallyte UBW-ES
improves puncture and flex-crack resistance and enhances packaging
appearance because its �inherent memory� helps prevent the �shop
worn� look that is commonly associated with foil structures.
�Metallyte UBW-ES offers converters and end-users an alternative
solution to aluminum foil that can reduce raw material weight and
costs, while improving performance.� said Degus. �In fact, we have
a number of commercial successes in which customers are taking
advantage of the cost, performance and sustainability benefits that
this new film offers.� About ExxonMobil Chemical ExxonMobil
Chemical is a global leader in technology, product quality and
customer service with petrochemical manufacturing and/or marketing
operations around the world. For more information visit
www.exxonmobilchemical.com. About the Films Business of ExxonMobil
Chemical The Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical is a global
leader in the development and manufacture of specialty oriented
polypropylene (OPP) films, including multilayer white opaque films,
metallized films and acrylic- and PVdC-coated films, for flexible
packaging and labeling applications. The Films Business has
affiliated production plants in Europe (Virton, Belgium; Kerkrade,
the Netherlands; and Brindisi, Italy), and North America (LaGrange,
Georgia; Shawnee, Oklahoma; and Belleville, Canada). The company
and its affiliates have sales offices to support customer needs in
countries around the world, including North America, Europe and
Asia. Additional information regarding the Films Business can be
found at www.oppfilms.com. Note to Editors: 1. ExxonMobil, the
ExxonMobil logo, the "Interlocking X" and Metallyte are registered
trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation and/or its affiliates. 2. The
terms, �we�, �our�, "ExxonMobil Chemical", the "Films Business" or
"ExxonMobil" are used for convenience, and may include any one or
more of ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation, or
any affiliates they directly or indirectly steward.
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