{"id":13314,"date":"2026-05-18T09:38:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=13314"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:38:28","slug":"exxonmobil-develops-ionomer-free-food-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=13314","title":{"rendered":"ExxonMobil develops ionomer-free food packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"


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ExxonMobil has introduced a vacuum skin packaging material for food applications that does not use ionomer, as manufacturers look for ways to manage costs and reduce exposure to supply shortages.<\/p>\n

Developed with Kuraray, GAP and G Mondini, the product aims to deal with material price pressures and supply chain issues that have affected conventional ionomer-based vacuum packaging.<\/p>\n

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In a case study, the company said traditional ionomer packaging has been \u201ceasily impacted by ionomer material shortage, hence be expensive to produce.\u201d<\/p>\n

ExxonMobil said removing ionomer from the structure can lower production costs and reduce reliance on a constrained material.<\/p>\n

The development comes alongside the company\u2019s rollout of its ExxonMobil Signature Polymers portfolio brand, which brings its polyolefin products together under one portfolio.<\/p>\n

For the new structure, ExxonMobil used Exceed performance polyethylene resins and ExxonMobil EVA while Kuraray supplied EVAL EVOH barrier material.<\/p>\n

According to the company, the formulation contains three main resins: Exceed Flow+ m 0516 metallocene polyethylene for \u201cexcellent optical and mechanical properties with good sealing performance\u201d, Exceed Tough+ m 0512 metallocene polyethylene for forming performance, and ExxonMobil EVA 06519FL polymer for \u201cforming, ensuring a tight fit around the object\u201d.<\/p>\n

Italy-based blown film extrusion company GAP made the blown film, which was then tested on G Mondini\u2019s vacuum skin packaging lines.<\/p>\n

The material is said to have performed well on both semi-automatic and automatic systems, including Multivac equipment.<\/p>\n

According to ExxonMobil, the ionomer-free material achieved an \u201coutstanding gloss level of 81, and transparency (haze 7.5%)\u201d, supporting product protection during distribution and shelf appearance.<\/p>\n

The material retains key characteristics such as seal integrity, tear and puncture resistance, optical clarity and barrier performance.<\/p>\n

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