Packaging manufacturer Croda has launched a polymer additive it claims could help reduce surface friction in packaging by up to 60%.
Atmer 7510 is a 10% concentrate of IncroMax 100, the company's slip additive for use in polyester-based polymers, in a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) carrier system.
The additive, which can be used in beverage and domestic bottles, thermoformed trays, food packaging, extruded sheet and PET film, de-nest molded parts reduces scratch and scuff.
The company said the new additives can be added directly to PET or to the masterbatch in a conventional dosing system.
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