Polypropylene For Rigid Packaging Applications

Family GradeMFR

(g/10min)Flex Mod

(Kpsi)N. Izod

(ft-lb/in)

HOMO CP350WV 35 240 0.5

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C7100-50NA 50 140 2.3

TI6550WV 55 190 1.8

TI6800WV 80 155 2.3

C758-80NA 80 200 1.4

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TR3350CW2 31 155 1.0

TR3350MS 35 125 1.0

R7021-50RNA 50 155 1.0

D5001-80 80 150 0.9

Thin WAll injecTion Molding

A new Trend: Thin Wall Packaging • Braskemtargetsjointdevelopmentprogramswithourclientsthatenablethemtomeetandexceedstringentmarketdemands

• Someofthepotentialapplicationsthatthinwallpackagingcanbeusedforincludepillvials,icecreamtubes,delicontainers,ready-madepackagedfoods,andbutterorsourcreamtubs

• Benefitsintheseapplicationsarereducedsourceconsumption,shortercycletimes,highclarity,andgoodorganoleptics

PolypropyleneForRigidPackagingApplications

D5001-8C R7021-50RNA

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TR3350CW2

CP350WV

C758-80NAC7100-50NA

FreezerTi4015FTi4020n

Ti4040WTcold Tempinspire 6000

SeriesRP650

hot Fillinspire 6000

Series

PolypropyleneThermoforming

cups/containers

inspire 6000SeriesRP650

lidsinspire 6000

Series

FoodService

TheRMoFoRMing

Broad Portfolio of Thermoforming gradesThermoformedpackagingplaysavitalroleinourdailylives,protectingfoodssuchasdairy,shelf-stable,andfrozenproducts.Maintainingthequalityandflavoroffoods,whileprovidingsafe,light-weightpackagingthatoffersfreezertomicrowaveease-of-useandconvenienceareessentialrequirements.

BraskemAmericahasdemonstrateditscommitmenttothethermoformingmarketwithawiderangeofpolypropyleneresinsofferingexceptionalstiffness,highheatdistortionresistance,andlight-weightingpotentialwithoutsacrificingsidewallstiffness.Gradesaremicrowaveable,retortable,andFDAcompliant.

Packaging

Family GradeMFR

(g/10min)Flex Mod

(Kpsi)N. Izod

(ft-lb/in)Features and Benefits

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Inspire 6021N 2.0 255 0.6Next generation nucleated homopolymer that offers a broad processing window with good physical properties

Inspire 6022N 2.0 255 0.6Next generation nucleated homopolymer that offers a broad processing window with good optical and physical properties

Inspire 6025N 2.5 300 0.7Next generation nucleated homopolymer that offers a broad processing window with superior flexural modulus and good optical properties

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TI4015F 1.6 175 NB Superior balance of stiffness and impact strength

TI4020N 2.0 220 NBExtra high izod impact, excellent low temperature drop impact, good organoleptic properties, nucleated

TI6035NB 3.8 140 NB Extra high izod impact, superior low temperature drop impact

TI4040WT 4.0 205 3.5Superior drop impact at refrigeration temperature, very high flexural modulus, nucleated, good mold release

Random Copolymer

RP650 2.0 170 1.2High Flexural modulus, next generation clarifier providing superior aesthetics and enhanced optical properties

inventory Management SimplificationBraskemthermoforminggradesallowsclientstoutilizeasingleresinforawide-rangeofapplicationsthatrequirevaryinglevelsofstiffness,clarity,orimpact,creatingasimplifiedinventoryapproach.

• Singlegradeinventory

• Reducedstoragecomplexity

• Simpleorderprocessing

• Blendswellwithotherresins

Performance enhancementsInthermoformingapplications,Braskemresinssupplyabalanceofperformancecharacteristics:

• Increasedmeltstrengthresultinginmoreuniformwall-thicknessdistribution

• Opportunitiesfordown-gaugingandpartweightreduction

• Improvedimpactproperties

• Outstandingstiffness,providingincreasedtoploadproperties

• Exceptionalaestheticsandcolor

• Opportunitiesforinter-materialreplacement

PolypropyleneForRigidPackagingApplications

Accelerating innovation and Speed to MarketTechnologycenterslocatedinUnitedStates,BrazilandGermanyemploymorethan240specializedprofessionalswhoworkcloselywithcustomersonjointproductandapplicationdevelopment.Thesestate-of-the-artfacilitiesfeature:

• Pilot-scaleequipmentthatreplicatescustomerproductionenvironmentsformoretrue-to-lifepolymertesting

• On-siteanalyticallabsthatprovidetoolstounderstandperformancerequirements

• Catalystlabstodevelopexperimentalpolymerswithenhancedphysicalproperties

• Compoundingandapplicationsoperationsthatcreateinnovativesolutionstomeetcustomerneeds

MarcusHook,Pennsylvania

customer driven innovationWeunderstandtheimportanceofacompetitiveanddependablesupplyofhigh-qualityproducts.Applicationsoftencomealongthatrequirenewlevels

ofperformance.Braskemhasthecapabilitytoprovidethetechnicalexpertiseandinnovationthatmeetsyourproductdifferentiationrequirements.

Surpassing industry Standards with high Performance, Sustainable PolypropyleneBraskem’sbroadpolypropyleneportfoliomeetstheneedsoftoday’ssophisticatedrigidpackagingapplications.Benefitsfromtheprovenperformancethathelpsourclientsaddvaluetoawiderangeofinnovativedownstreamsolutionsinclude:

• Reducedwallthicknessenablesuseoflessrawmaterialinachievinglight-weightingsolutionsandsupportingsustainabilityinitiatives

• Uniquebalanceofstiffness,toughness,andflowabilityoffersexceptionalcompetitiveadvantagesformultipleend-usesandobjectives

• Breadthofportfolioallowsclientstodeliveronwidereachingproductdevelopmentinitiatives

Reliable, Responsive Service and SupplyWefocusonbeingresponsivetoourNorthAmericancustomers’needswithservicelevelsandsupplysecurityunmatchedbythecompetition.Attheheartofthisisgeographicdiversitythatprovidesreliablesourcing,withproductionfacilitiesinPennsylvania,WestVirginia,andTexas.

PolypropyleneForRigidPackagingApplications

Neal,WestVirginia

www.braskem.com

Braskemisoneoftheworld’sleadingplasticsandchemicalcompanieswith40industrialplantsinBrazil,theUnitedStates,GermanyandMexico-thecompany’snewestindustrialcomplexisajointventurewithIdesa,whichrepresentsa$5.2billioninvestment.

BraskemisthelargestproducerofthermoplasticresinsintheAmericasandtheleadingproducerofbiopolymersintheworld,creatingmoreenvironmental-friendly,intelligentandsustainablesolutionsthroughchemicalsandplastics.KnownforinnovativesolutionssuchasI’mgreenPolyethylene™madefromrenewablesugarcaneandUTEC,®thecompany’sowntrademarkedUltraHighMolecularWeightPolyethyleneforhighperformanceapplications,Braskem’sproductsandtechnologiesenabletheautomotive,packaging,healthcare,andconstructionindustriestoproducegoodsthatenhancequalityoflifeforpeoplearoundtheworld.

BraskemAmericaisawhollyownedsubsidiaryofBraskemS.A.headquarteredinPhiladelphia.ThecompanyistheleadingproducerofpolypropyleneintheUnitedStates,withfiveproductionplantslocatedinTexas,PennsylvaniaandWestVirginia,andanInnovationandTechnologyCenterinPittsburgh.