Ampacet Introduces New FRESH+ Anti-Fog Masterbatch for Fresh Produce Packaging

Global masterbatch leader Ampacet has introduced FRESH+ 1032 AF (1001032-E), a new specialty anti-fog masterbatch for polyethylene flexible applications that offers exceptional slip performance and machinability on packaging equipment.

Established in 1937, Ampacet Corporation is a leading global masterbatch supplier committed to designing innovative custom colours, special effects, high performance and sustainable products and solutions. Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of machinery and feeders for the plastic industry aimed to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing.

Specific applications for FRESH+ 1032 AF (1001032-E) include grocery packaging for washed, pre-cut and ready-to-eat vegetables and fruits. In this type of packaging, fog and water droplets can form on interior surfaces, affecting shelf appeal and produce shelf life. FRESH+ 1032 AF (1001032-E) provides an attractive shelf appearance while offering excellent machinability, including a low coefficient of friction, for the manufacturing of form, fill and seal packaging.

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In addition, the anti-fog benefits of FRESH+ 1032 AF (1001032-E) are ideal for lidding applications.

Ampacet’s FRESH+ 1032 AF (1001032-E) demonstrates excellent anti-fog performance in barrier and non-barrier single wrap films as well as in laminated film structures. It provides outstanding slip properties (COF < 0.25) without the use of a migrating slip additive.

For more information on Ampacet FRESH+ 1032 AF (1001032-E), visit www.ampacet.com or email marketing.europe@ampacet.com. Click here to read more news from Ampacet.

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