The World's First Polypropylene Designed For FFS Applications
Safe, efficient, and recyclable rigid FFS packaging material alternative to polystyrene.
The Advantages of XPP™ Polypropylene
Historically, polystyrene (PS) has been the material of choice for rigid form-fil-seal (FFS) food packaging applications. But the material comes with several disadvantages, from sustainability issues and limited recycling options to health and safety concerns. ICPG’s XPP™ polypropylene is a revolutionary mono-material rollstock solution that maintains all of the positive attributes of current PS materials – processing, function, barrier protection, quality, cost – in the form of a more sustainable and recyclable solution that offers drop-in process compatibility for PS replacement made easy.
Improved Performance
XPP™ has superior performance over traditional PP, has similar performance to PS, and is superior to PET in weight, temperature resistance and process compatability on FFS lines.
Drop-in Processing
Because of its functional similarity to PS, XPP™ can be used as an effective replacement with existing processing equipment for lower CAPEX requirements than alternative PS replacement options.
Enhanced Efficiency
Lightweight, low-density XPP™ offers a significant density reduction in comparison to PS and PET. This results in higher yield, reduced cost, and reduced material consumption.
Compliant with Regulatory Requirements
XPP™ is FDA-Approved for Food Contact and meets regulatory standards including ASTM Standards and FSSC / ISO 22000.
Sustainable & Recyclable
While other materials such as PS and barrier PET have limited recycling options, XPP™ can be Post Consumer Recycled even when coextruded with EVOH.
Simplified & Food-Safe
XPP™ is a simplified, safe solution free from phthalates and BPAs and ensures compliance with Proposition 65 guidelines.
The Next Evolution in Form Fill Seal Rollstock
For Rigid Polypropylene Food Packaging
Enhanced Barrier
Improved barrier properties without the use of specialty materials or coatings:
- 90% improvement in OTR vs traditional PP
- 90% improvement in MVTR vs traditional PP
- 100% improvement in OTR vs PS
- 150% improvement in MVTR vs PS
Mechanical Improvements
Improvements to key functional properties offer process compatibility for simple PS replacement:
- Maintains PS “snapability” & “scorability” for FFS
- Increased flex modulus/stiffness
- Controlled shrink during forming
- Compatibility with existing FFS platforms
- Minimal CAPEX for equipment modifications
Increased Efficiencies
Low density solutions promote improved efficiencies & controlled cost:
- 12% yield advantage PS & 30% advantage vs PET
- Increased cost savings
- Reduced material consumption:
- 1,000,000 lbs PP = 1,120,000 lbs PS
- 1,000,000 lbs PP = 1,300,000 lbs PET
Elevated Sustainability
Lightweight PP-based solutions promote improved sustainability profile & low carbon footprint vs PS & PET:
- Recyclable (RIC #5)
- Non-mineral filled structures maintain PP density & ability to sort for recycling
- Less CO2 equivalents by weight
- Less solid waste by weight
- Lower fuel consumption & lower emissions
XPP™ Polypropelene in Action
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Process Applications
● FFS
Examine Our Materials
● Thermoforming
● Aseptic, Hot-Fill, Retort, MAP, HPP, DFS -
Market Applications
● Refrigerated & shelf-stable yogurt multipacks & PC creamers
Discover Market Applications
● Portion condiments, dips, sauces, jams, jellies & coffee pods
● On-the-go snack-packs, component meal kits, RTE meals & baby food -
Performance Features
● Enhanced OTR & MVTR PP for shelf-life extension
Explore Our Specialty Materials
● High Barrier Coextrusion with EVOH
● Expansive range of process & application temperature compatibility -
Structure Configurations
● Monolayer
Assess Our Extrusion Capabilities
● Multi-layer coextrusion
● Symmetrical & asymmetrical structures
Talk to a Material Solutions Expert
Looking for the perfect packaging solution for your applications? A material solutions expert at ICPG can help you determine whether XPP™ is the solution you’ve been looking for.