Products in Packaging

Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK, an FDA and EU compliant grade that offers extreme dimensional stability, high strength and temperature resistance, and detectability. This material is designed for use in the food processing and packaging industry, where safety and traceability are of the utmost importance. Features: FDA and EU compliant Extreme dimensional stability, high strength and temperature resistance Visual, metal, and x-ray detectable Suitable for food processing and packaging industry Benefits: Can be easily traced by conventional metal and x-ray detection systems, allowing global food processors to safely avoid costly recalls caused by foreign contamination Superior resistance to wear and corrosion make it suitable for applications such as pistons, manifolds, valves, and mixing vessels in the food processing and packaging industry High strength and temperature resistance make it suitable for demanding applications Applications: Food processing and packaging industry Pistons, manifolds, valves, and mixing vessels FDA and EU compliant food applications Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK is the perfect choice for those looking for a durable and high-performance material that can withstand harsh conditions. Whether you are looking to improve the performance of your food processing and packaging industry applications or need a material suitable for FDA and EU compliant food applications, Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK is the ideal solution.

Nichigo G-Polymer™ BVE8049P is an innovative vinyl alcohol copolymer that utilizes advanced polyvinyl alcohol modification technology. It offers a range of unique properties, such as excellent water solubility, compostable and biodegradable capabilities, high gas barrier properties and extrudability. This product provides new possibilities to the packaging with using this polymer as a gas barrier layer.

BioPBS™ FZ71PM/PB is bio-based polybutylene succinate (PBS) produced from polymerization of bio-based succinic acid and 1,4-butanediol. Alike LDPE, BioPBS™ is soft and flexible semi-crystalline polyester with excellent properties suitable for injection molding articles for general purpose.

Nylatron® MC 907 PA6 and Ertalon® 6PLA PA6 are unmodified cast nylon 6 grades that offer the highest strength and hardness of all nylon 6 grades. They exhibit great creep and wear resistance, heat aging properties, and machinability capabilities, making them ideal for the food processing and packaging industry.Features:High mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness, and toughnessGood fatigue resistanceHigh mechanical damping abilityGood sliding properties and excellent wear resistanceGood electrical insulating propertiesGood resistance to high energy radiation (gamma- and X-rays)Good machinabilityBenefits:High strength and hardness for maximum durability and longevityExcellent creep and wear resistance for minimal maintenance and replacement costsHeat aging properties ensure long-term performance in high-temperature environmentsGood machinability for easy customization and shapingFDA and EU food contact compliant composition for safe and hygienic use in food processing and packaging applicationsApplications:GearsRollersWheelsBearingsConveyor wear partsAnd more in the food processing and packaging industry.

Acetron® GP Polyoxymethylene POM-C / Ertacetal® C Polyoxymethylene POM-C - the ultimate general-purpose, copolymer acetal grade that offers unparalleled performance and versatility.Features:Porosity free nature ensures a high-quality finish and long-lasting durabilityLow moisture absorption ensures that your components remain stable and dimensionally accurate, even in humid environmentsExcellent machinability allows for easy processing, reducing costs and increasing efficiencyBenefits:The porosity-free nature of Acetron® GP POM-C makes it ideal for Food Contact and medical applications, meeting FDA, NSF, Canada AG, and SSI Standard compliance requirementsThe low moisture absorption capability of this material ensures that your components remain stable and dimensionally accurate, even in humid environments, increasing the lifespan of your productThe excellent machinability of Acetron® GP POM-C makes it easy to process, reducing costs and increasing efficiency in your manufacturing processApplications:Food Contact and Medical ApplicationsBearings and BushingsGears and Electrical ComponentsMedical and Diagnostic EquipmentValves and Fluid Handling Components"

Ertacetal® C POM-C / Acetron® GP Polyoxymethylene POM-C is a general purpose, copolymer acetal grade that is known for its porosity-free nature and low moisture absorption. These POM-C shapes also offer excellent machinability capabilities, making it a very versatile material that can excel in a multitude of environments.Features:Porosity-free materialLow moisture absorptionExcellent machinabilityBenefits:Suitable for use in food contact and medical applicationsMeets FDA, NSF, Canada AG, and SSI Standard compliance requirementsCan be used in a variety of environmentsApplications:Food processing and packaging equipmentMedical and diagnostic equipmentBearings and bushingsGears and electrical componentsValves and fluid handling components

BioPBS™ FD92PM/PB is bio-based polybutylene succinate adipate (PBSA) produced from polymerization of bio-based succinic acid, 1,4-butanediol and adipic acid. Alike LDPE, BioPBS™ is soft and flexible semi-crystalline polyester with excellent properties suitable for both blown and cast film extrusion.

BioPBS™ FZ78TM is a bio-based polybutylene succinate (PBS) produced through the polymerization of bio-based succinic acid and 1,4-butanediol. BioPBS™ is a semi-crystalline polyester that offers a combination of softness, flexibility, and favorable properties for fiber applications. With its bio-based nature, this product stands out in terms of biodegradability and compostability, providing a drop-in solution to achieve a better sustainability goal.

Forzeas™ HA7004 stands as an ideal choice for food contact injection molding applications. Successfully passing the OK compost Home test, this grade aligns with stringent environmental standards and has 80% or more bio-based carbon content calculated with reference to ASTM D6866 standard. This underscores its commitment to sustainability and makes Forzeas™ HA7004 a reliable option for applications where food contact safety is paramount.

Duratron® LSG PEI is a product available in the form of plates and rods and offers a range of valuable features such as good electrical properties, ethylene oxide sterilizability, biocompatibility, hydrolysis resistance, X-ray sterilizability, life science grade, gamma sterilizability, good mechanical properties, food contact acceptability, steam sterilizability, high performance, heat sterilizability, plasma gas sterilizability, excellent thermal properties, and chemical resistance. It comes in a variety of colors including black, translucent, blue, and amber. This versatile material is suitable for a wide range of applications, including implants and prosthetics, medical devices and assemblies, and food and beverage packaging.

PBST SA916F is designed to be used as a raw material for compostable compounds, especially for film applications. The use of the product as the main raw material for the resin composition allows the product to achieve a high degree of bio-based carbon content as well as high tear and puncture strength. PBST SA916F is a grade for food contact applications.

BioPBS™ FZ79AC is a bio-based polybutylene succinate (PBS) produced through the polymerization of bio-based succinic acid and 1,4-butanediol. Similar to LDPE, BioPBS™ is a soft and flexible semi-crystalline polyester that possesses excellent properties, making it well-suited for cast extrusion and extrusion coating applications such as compostable paper cups. Due to its bio-based composition, this product excels in terms of biodegradability and compostability, offering a convenient solution to enhance sustainability goals.

BioPBS™ BO-FD92PM/PB is produced through a biaxially oriented process using BioPBS™ FD92PM. FD92PM is a bio-based polybutylene succinate adipate (PBSA) created by polymerizing bio-based succinic acid, 1,4-butanediol, and adipic acid. This product is primarily derived from renewable resources, making it highly biodegradable and compostable. It serves as a drop-in solution, enabling the attainment of improved sustainability objectives.

Nylatron® 101 Polyamide PA66 and Ertalon® 66 SA Polyamide PA66 - the ultimate solution for applications that require a combination of strength and toughness. These unmodified shapes are characterized by their superior mechanical strength, stiffness, and wear resistance, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.Features:High mechanical strength, stiffness, and hardnessGood fatigue resistance, sliding properties and machinabilityHigh mechanical damping abilityExcellent wear resistanceGood electrical insulating propertiesGood resistance to high energy radiation (gamma and X-rays)Benefits:With Nylatron® 101 PA66 and Ertalon® 66 SA PA66, you can be sure that your components will withstand even the most demanding of conditions.The superior strength and toughness of these materials ensures that they can handle heavy loads and high-stress applications with ease.The excellent wear resistance and sliding properties of these materials make them ideal for use in gears, bearings, bushings, and other moving parts.Their good electrical insulating properties and resistance to high energy radiation make them suitable for use in electrical equipment and machinery.Applications:Screw machined electrical insulatorsBushings, bearings, gears, roller wheels, star wheels, and sealsFood processing and packaging industry (FDA and EU food contact compliant composition)Suitable for machining on automatic lathes

Ertalyte® is a high-performance polyethylene terephthalate polyester (PET) produced by Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials. With its exceptional wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, high strength, and resistance to moderately acidic solutions, Ertalyte® is the ideal material for applications that require sustained high loads and high-temperature performance.Features:Excellent wear resistanceLow coefficient of frictionHigh strength and toughnessResistant to moderately acidic solutionsRetains more of its original strength up to 180° F / 85° C than nylons or acetalsBenefits:Capable of sustaining high loadsIdeal for applications requiring high-temperature performanceExtends the service life of componentsLow maintenance and repair costsSuitable for use in harsh environmentsApplications:PharmaceuticalFood processing and packagingOil and gasBearings and structural applicationsAny application requiring high load and high-temperature performance.

BioPBS™ FZ91PM/PB is bio-based polybutylene succinate (PBS) produced from polymerization of bio-based succinic acid and 1,4-butanediol. Alike LDPE, BioPBSTM is soft and flexible semi-crystalline polyester with excellent properties suitable for blown and cast film extrusion.

Forzeas™ HA9010 represents a biodegradable and bio-based compound material specifically crafted for sheet molding applications. Successfully passing the OK compost Home test, this grade adheres to rigorous environmental standards and has 80% or more bio-based carbon content calculated with reference to ASTM D6866 standard.  Tailored for food contact applications, it combines sustainability with versatility, making it a responsible and reliable choice for various uses where food contact safety is essential.

Forzeas™ HA9012 represents a breakthrough in environmentally conscious materials for sheet molding applications. This biodegradable and bio-based compound material has achieved certification from OK compost Home and has  80% or more bio-based carbon content calculated with reference to ASTM D6866 standard. Specifically designed for food contact applications, Forzeas™ HA9012 combines sustainability with versatility, making it a responsible choice for a range of uses.

Ertalyte® Sterra™ PET is an unreinforced, semi-crystalline grade that is produced from proprietary resin grades made by Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials. Characterized by its excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, high strength, and resistance to moderately acidic solutions, this grade is capable of sustaining high loads and retains more of its original strength up to 180°F (85°C) than nylons or acetals. Due to these characteristics, Ertalyte® Sterra™ PET components are a favored solution for bearing and structural applications throughout the pharmaceutical, food processing and packaging, and oil and gas industries. As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, this material contains recycled content and exhibits a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.

Forzeas™ HA7003 is tailor-made for food contact injection molding applications, offering a reliable and sustainable solution. Having successfully passed the OK compost Home test, this grade meets stringent environmental standards and has 90% or more bio-based carbon content calculated with reference to ASTM D6866 standard.  This underscores its commitment to high sustainability standards, making it a preferred choice for applications where food contact safety and eco-friendliness are paramount.

PBST SA916N is designed to be used as a raw material for compostable compounds, especially for film applications. The use of the product as the main raw material for the resin composition allows the product to achieve a high degree of bio-based carbon content as well as high tear and puncture strength. PBST SA916N is for non-food contact applications.

Nylatron® SLG Polyamide PA6 oil-filled shapes are the perfect solution for industrial applications that require low coefficient of friction, high mechanical strength and rigidity, and outstanding wear resistance. Developed specifically for non-lubricated, highly loaded, and slowly moving parts, these shapes offer a number of benefits over conventional cast nylon grades.Features:Broadest size range availabilityExcellent wear resistanceGood mechanical and electrical propertiesIdeal balance of strength and toughnessInternally lubricated and heat stabilizedBenefits:Low coefficient of friction and sliding propertiesHigh mechanical strength and rigidityOutstanding wear resistanceLonger service life and lower maintenance costs compared to conventional cast nylon gradesApplications:Ideal for use in industrial environmentsSuitable for non-lubricated, highly loaded, and slowly moving parts such as gears, bearings, bushings, and wear pads.

Ertalon® 6PLA / Nylatron® MC 907 is a high-performance, unmodified cast nylon 6 grade that offers exceptional strength, hardness, creep resistance, and heat aging properties. This grade is also FDA and EU food contact compliant, making it ideal for use in the food processing and packaging industry.Features:High mechanical strength, stiffness, and hardnessGood resistance to creep, wear, fatigue, and heat agingGood sliding properties and machinabilityElectrical insulation and resistance to gamma and x-ray radiationBenefits:Can withstand high loads and extreme temperaturesProvides reliable performance in harsh environmentsEasy to machine for custom applicationsSafe for use in food contact applicationsApplications:Gears, rollers, wheels, bearings, and conveyor wear parts in the food processing and packaging industryOther applications that require high strength and hardness, such as sleeve and slide bearings, wear pads, rollers, pulleys, scrapers, gear wheels, sprockets, star wheels, and insulators.

Ertalon® 66 SA / Nylatron® 101 Polyamide PA66 unmodified shapes are characterized by their superior combination of strength and toughness. Compared to other unmodified nylon grades, Nylatron® 101 PA66 / Ertalon® 66 SA PA66 components possess superior mechanical strength, stiffness, wear resistance, in addition to displaying one of the highest melting points of all PA66 materials. Due to these properties, and this grade’s FDA and EU food compliant composition, Nylatron® 101 PA66 / Ertalon® 66 SA PA66 is often specified for screw machined electrical insulators, bushings, bearings, gears, roller wheels, star wheels, and seals.

SABIC's Specialties Business NORYL PPE 640 powder is a medium-high molecular weight polymer based on Polyphenylene Ether (PPE). This material is intended for use as an additive or a building block in a variety of thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers such as Styrenic Block Copolymers. PPE powder can be used to improve properties (i.e. Heat Distortion and Creep Resistance). It is hydrolytically stable and non-hydroscopic (typically less than 0.2% water uptake). The polymer is soluble in common organic solvents like toluene, chloroform, and THF. Chemical name: Poly (2,6-dimethyl-, 1,4-phenylene ether) (PPE) Formula: (C8H8O)n Regulatory Status: Complies with the FDA regulation 21CFR 177..2460. Also complies with EU Directive 2002/72/EC. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

SABIC's Specialties Business 10% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. US FDA and EU Food Contact Compliant, NSF 51 listing. WRAS certification in recognized colors.

SABIC's Specialties Business ULTEM™ Resin 2100 is a polyetherimide (PEI), 10% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217°C) . ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. NSF 51 listing, WRAS certification in recognized colors.This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

Transparent Polyetherimide blend. ECO Conforming. US FDA and EU Food Contact Compliant in recognized colors.

SABIC's Specialties Business Standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming. US FDA and EU Food Contact compliant. UL94 V0, V2 and 5VA listing. Effective June 2007, this grade will no longer be supported with biocompatibility information and should not be used for medical applications which require biocompatibility. Alternative grade HU1100. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

SABIC's Specialties Business High flow Polyetherimide blend. ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 Listing. US FDA Food Contact compliant. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

SABIC's Specialties Business High heat resistant polycarbonate copolymer, provides DTUL of 300F at 264 psi. FDA food contact compliant in limited colors. Effective January 15th, 2008 this grade will no longer be supported with biocompatibility information and should not be used for medical applications which require biocompatibility. Alternative grade HPH4704. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

SABIC's Specialties Business NORYL™ PKN4752 resin is a non-reinforced, translucent, high heat blend of polyphenylene ether (PPE) + general purpose polystyrene (GPPS). This extrudable and injection moldable grade exhibits high heat resistance, dimensional stability, and appears translucent with a yellow tint in the natural color. NORYL™ PKN4752 resin is an excellent candidate for high performance packaging in food, electronics, and healthcare. *See NORYL™ PKN4752F resin for FDA food compliant version.

Transparent, enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). US FDA and EU Food Contact compliant.

SABIC's Specialties Business Enhanced flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming. US FDA and EU Food Contact compliant, NSF 51 listing. UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. Effective June 2007, this grade will no longer be supported with biocompatibility information and should not be used for medical applications which require biocompatibility. Alternative grade HU1110. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

SABIC's Specialties Business NORYL PPE 630 powder is a medium molecular weight polymer based on Polyphenylene Ether (PPE).This material is intended for use as an additive or a building block in a variety of thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers such as Styrenic Block Copolymers. PPE 640 powder can be used to improve properties (i.e. Heat Distortion and Creep Resistance). It is hydrolytically stable and non-hydroscopic (typically less than 0.2% water uptake). The powder is soluble in common organic solvents like toluene, chloroform, and THF. Chemical name: Poly (2,6-dimethyl-, 1,4-phenylene ether) (PPE) Formula: (C8H8O)n Regulatory Status: Complies with the FDA regulation 21CFR 177..2460. Also complies with EU Directive 2002/72/EC. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

ULTEM 1000F3SP powder is a RoHS compliant polyetherimide (PEI) powder offering a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217ºC. This FDA compliant powder is available in a spherical shape with an average particle size (D50) of 15 micron and a maximum particle size (D100) of 75 micron.