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Film for MAPs with improved gas barrier

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Typically the PVOH coating is reverse printed and adhesive laminated to a sealant film, such as blown polyethylene (PE) or cast polypropylene (PP), to provide high oxygen protection for prolonged product shelf life. With an oxygen barrier level below 1cc/m²/day, this film delivers a barrier performance at the level of metallised polyester (PET) and typically higher than most other clear barrier solutions such as polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC) or ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) coated or coextruded films. The surface energy of the PVOH coating helps ink receptivity and its good chemical barrier contributes to reduced solvent retention. This clear barrier film uses solvent-free and chlorine-free coatings and provides protection from external contaminants and secondary packaging.

Exhibiting high clarity, gloss and stiffness, Bicor MB866 OPP film provides aesthetic benefits that help promote customer "pick-up" in retail outlets. Laminated to an acrylic OPP film, the structure can be lap sealed and side gussets sealed for stand-up packaging.

The new film is an extension of ExxonMobil Chemical's transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene (OPP) Bicor films that are designed for flexible packaging applications. Available for use in laminates on vertical form fill seal (VFFS) and horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) equipment, Bicor OPP films feature proprietary coating technologies that deliver excellent performance for food and nonfood packaging needs.