{"id":5784,"date":"2025-03-10T05:10:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T09:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=5784"},"modified":"2025-03-10T05:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T09:10:11","slug":"lyondellbasell-introduces-pro-fax-ep649u-for-rigid-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=5784","title":{"rendered":"LyondellBasell introduces Pro-fax EP649U for rigid packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n \n <\/picture>
The solution offers wide food contact compliance for both the US and international markets. Credit: poomsak suwannasilp via Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

LyondellBasell (LYB), a chemical company, has introduced Pro-fax EP649U, a new polypropylene impact copolymer tailored for the rigid packaging sector.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

The company states that its product is designed for thin-walled injection moulding, making it especially well-suited for food packaging applications.<\/p>\n

Pro-fax EP649U reportedly offers high flow properties and quick crystallisation, enabling the efficient production of thin-walled containers while boosting productivity and product quality.<\/p>\n

The additive package in Pro-fax EP649U ensures easy mould release, reduces static, and enhances downstream handling on high-speed filling lines.<\/p>\n

The company said the product\u2019s flexural modulus improves the stacking strength of containers, allowing for thinner walls and lighter designs.<\/p>\n

A key feature of Pro-fax EP649U is its enhanced organoleptic properties, free from controlled rheology byproducts that could impart unwanted taste or odour to packaged goods.<\/p>\n

This new product offers wide food contact compliance for both the US and international markets, along with a non-phthalate catalyst for resin production and additives that are entirely vegan. <\/p>\n

The company also mentioned that Pro-fax EP649U is part of the LYB CirculenRenew and CirculenRevive portfolios, supporting customers in reaching their sustainability objectives for recycled content and carbon footprint reduction.<\/p>\n

Products under CirculenRenew and CirculenRevive comprise polyolefin with renewable or recycled content, derived through a mass-balance approach and certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS standard.<\/p>\n

CirculenRenew is derived from biobased waste and residues while CirculenRevive is produced using pyrolysis oil from plastic waste feedstock.<\/p>\n

LYB commercial manager James Deaton said: \u201cAt LYB, our purpose is creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Pro-fax EP649U exemplifies our commitment to sustainable innovation by providing our customers with choices to meet their sustainability objectives without compromising on performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n