Polyone launched an additive which is ColorMatrix Lactra SX Light Blocking Additive in solid masterbatch form. This additive provides high-performance light blocking technology and protection for liquid dairy contents when added to monolayer PET bottles The additivecomplies with EU and FDA food contact legislation and particularly suitable in packaging for ultra-high temperature (UHT) liquid dairy products, as these types of products have a longer shelf life, making them more susceptible to light-induced oxidation due to ambient storage conditions. UHT dairy products require special packaging consideration for long ambient shelf life, which ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive can provide as a high-performance light blocking product.
By using this additive there are various benefits such as instead of producing multilayer bottle Monolayer 100% light blocking bottle can be produced. This can be used to Lower system cost, produce Shape differentiation, Ease of pouring. It can be sealed once open and stored flat once open It provides opportunity for light-weighting of PET bottle.
