Toray Advanced Film, sister company of Toray Plastics (America), has developed a new high-barrier, transparent, aluminium oxide-coated polyester film for retort pouches.
Developed in Japan, the barrialox sbr2 film is said to offer improved mechanical properties, including high-strength and stability.
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Toray Plastics (America) has noted that retort pouches, which are used to package cooked food, have become popular among consumers who value the convenience of microwaveable meals and ‘on-the-go’ foods.
The film offers a durable oxygen and moisture barrier for retort pouches.
Torayfan Division sales and marketing senior director Chris Voght said: "A film that maintains its inherent barrier-durability during and after converting and retorting processes is essential for a successful retort application."
Voght stated that various brands continue to choose the retort pouch for applications, including seafood, chicken, prepared meals, rice and pet food.
Voght added: "Microwaveable vegetables and sauces, in particular, are trending now."
The barrialox sbr2 film is claimed to be resistant to pinholing, flex-cracking, scuffing and abrasion.
It is reverse-printed to produce a colourful, attractive package that can be microwaved in standard laminations.
The solution can be laminated with Toray’s TreaTear DR72 film for added convenience and heat-sealing capabilities.
TreaTear DR72 is cast polypropylene (CPP) sealant film that provides an easy, straight tear for opening the package.
Barrialox SBR2 can also be used to produce non-retort clear packaging and lidding lamination applications.
Image: Toray Plastics (America)’s newly launched barrialox sbr2 packaging film. Photo: courtesy of Toray Plastics (America).
