The Challenge

Develop a packaging solution that would result in using less plastic, while not reducing the durability of the product.

We were asked to formulate a talc-filled masterbatch that would aid in improving the efficiency of the inline thermoforming process. The main specifications provided were FDA-grade with high-flow.

The Result

Tougher and thinner food packaging containers were produced.

THE CUSTOMER

Producer of injection molded packaging

THE APPLICATION

Thin-wall injection molded food packaging

THE PRODUCT

An FDA-complaint, talc-filled, masterbatch with high-flow was sampled by the customer. The overall cycle time was reduced and the talc helped with shrinkage control of the finished parts.

The Challenge

Develop a sustainable, mineral-filled, cosmetic packaging solution, with a specific gravity of just under 1, so that the finished product could be easily recycled after use by the consumer using a sink-float separation commonly utilized by material recovery facilities. 

Higher-loaded products would sink, with all the engineered plastics.  The final material needed to be color-matched white.

The Result

A recyclable, low-specific gravity, cosmetic package was produced.

THE CUSTOMER

Global consumer goods OEM

THE APPLICATION

Deodorant container – screw & barrel

THE PRODUCT

A 10% mineral-filled sample was produced and sent to the customer for molding.