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LyondellBasell, a leader in the global chemical industry, recently announced the launch of Pro-fax<\/em> EP649U, a new polypropylene impact copolymer designed for the rigid packaging market. This innovative product is specifically formulated for thin-walled injection molding<\/a>, making it ideal for food packaging applications.<\/p>\n Pro-fax<\/em> EP649U features high flow properties and fast crystallization, enabling the efficient production of thin-walled containers while enhancing both productivity and product quality. The additive package in Pro-fax<\/em> EP649U facilitates easy mold release, reduces static and improves downstream handling on high-speed filling lines. Additionally, the high flexural modulus of this product provides superior stack strength for containers, which can allow for reduced container wall thickness and part lightweighting without sacrificing impact resistance.<\/p>\n A key attribute of Pro-fax<\/em> EP649U is its improved organoleptic properties compared to other commonly used grades. It does not contain controlled rheology byproducts that can transfer unwanted taste and odor to packaged goods.<\/p>\n This new product has broad food contact compliance for the U.S. and other countries, as well as a non-phthalate catalyst for resin production and exclusively non-animal derived additives.<\/p>\n Pro-fax<\/em> EP649U is also available in the LYB Circulen<\/em>Renew and Circulen<\/em>Revive portfolios, which enable customers to meet their sustainability goals for recycled content and carbon footprint reduction.<\/p>\n Circulen<\/em>Renew and Circulen<\/em>Revive are polyolefin products linked to renewable or recycled content using a mass-balance approach, certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS (ISCC PLUS) standard. Circulen<\/em>Renew is produced from bio-based wastes and residues, while Circulen<\/em>Revive utilizes pyrolysis oil made from plastic waste feedstock, both on a mass-balance basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n