Borealis launches cost-effective and sustainable PP bottle
According to Borealis, they have discovered a leap forward in aesthetics by influencing the gloss, haze and clarity of bottles.
“This product is the clear advance in transparency that the safety-conscious, aesthetically-driven cosmetics sector has been looking for when selecting PP for their product or packaging,” reveals vice president, Rainer Höfling.
The process
Borclear can be processed by applying the usual processing settings for random PP grades, with barrel temperatures in the range of 190-220°C. Its higher melt strength enables converters to more easily regulate wall thickness.
This enables consistent and enhanced processing combined with good reproducibility as well as greater design flexibility. The lower weight variations will reduce the potential for breakage during transportation and use.
“When compared with next best alternatives like metallocene grades, Borclear offers better surface scratch resistance”, says Höfling.
Sustainability
From an environmental perspective, Borclear can also contribute to lower resource consumption and CO2 emissions from the processing cycle through weight reduction.
The bottle is fully recyclable and responds to consumers’ safety concerns through the elimination of Bisphenol A (BPA).
Borealis is also committed to the principles of responsible care and proactively contribute to addressing the world’s water and sanitation challenges through their Water for the World initiative.
