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ICPG helps manufacturers select the right materials for their hot fill packaging applications.
Hot fill is a packaging process that is commonly used for packaging high acid food applications such as applesauce. In this process, the food that is being packaged is heated to a high temperature (185-195 degrees Fahrenheit) and deposited into a barrier cup. The package is then sealed and allowed to cool. By heating and sealing the food product inside the container, the food is now packaged in a shelf-stable environment, with shelf life potential of 14-16 months. Hot fill packaging ensures safe food preservation, but selecting the right material is critical to withstand the high temperatures of the process.
● Applesauce
● Baby food
● Jams & jellies
● Dressings & sauces
● Beverages
● Dips & salsa
● Base Materials:
– XPP Polypropylene Solutions
– Polypropylene
– Polyethylene
– Polystyrene
● Barrier Materials:
– EVOH
– RE-BA – Re-imagined Barrier Technology
● Application-based barrier specifications:
– Monolayer PP for short or refrigerated storage
– High-barrier coextruded shelf-stable:
○ PP/EVOH/PP
○ PS/EVOH/PE
*filled at lower temperatures with a longer dwell time
● XPP Solutions:
– Enhanced OTR & MVTR
– Snap-able clear PP for FS & FFS processes
– High temperature resistance
– High & low temperature clarified PP
● Process compatibility:
– Thermoforming
– Fill-seal / Deposit-fill-seal
– Form-fill-seal
● Monolayer
● Multi-layer coextrusion
● Symmetrical & asymmetrical structures
As the packaging industry continues to evolve, you have a choice between many polymers that are well-suited for hot fill. As you determine the best material for your application, there are certain considerations to take into account. You want a material that can fit into your process and meet the needs of your application while remaining sustainable and cost-effective. If you’re looking for the ideal solution, ICPG can help. We offer a range of high-quality materials for the packaging industry — and we have the expertise to help you determine the best fit.
Looking for the perfect packaging solution for your applications? A material solutions expert at ICPG can help you determine the best fit polymer for your needs.
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