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NOVA Chemicals introduces foamable resins for food packaging

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announces the commercial introduction of a new family of styrene maleic anhydride copolymer foamable resins for microwavable packaging.

NOVA Chemicals Corporation today announced the commercial introduction of foamable DYLARK* FG resins, a new family of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer resins for microwavable packaging. Designed for take-out food containers and home meal replacement packaging, foamable DYLARK FG resins provide structural integrity at high temperatures for safe microwave re-heating and feature superior insulation to maintain hot food temperatures in transit.

“Foamed take-out containers made with DYLARK FG resins maintain rigidity and provide insulation performance that protects food while it travels from a restaurant or grocer to consumers’ homes. These benefits are maintained during microwaving, providing a safe consumer experience that exceeds expectations for foamed food packaging,” said Debra van Holst, Global Packaging Director for NOVA Chemicals. “We expect restaurateurs, food service providers and consumers alike will appreciate this outstanding new product.”

The versatility of DYLARK FG resins provide a wide range of application options, such as take-out/carry-out containers, home meal replacement and retail food packaging. Click Go for larger image. photo: NOVA Chemicals

Packaging made with foamable DYLARK FG resins provides leak resistance and stiffness at high temperatures for safe handling of hot take-out or microwave re-heated foods. The insulating properties of foamable DYLARK FG resins result in packaging that is cool to the touch yet keeps food hotter longer — presenting an attractive alternative to competing materials such as polypropylene, filled polypropylene or polystyrene foam. This FDA-compliant, patent-pending family of resins can be processed on existing extrusion foam equipment and features lower part costs compared to polypropylene.

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Foamable DYLARK FG resins are now available to customers worldwide. They are the newest addition to NOVA Chemicals’ suite of performance products for food packaging, which includes DYLARK FG, ZYLAR* EX and SURPASS* resins.

NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. Our employees develop and manufacture materials for customers worldwide that produce consumer, industrial and packaging products. We work with a commitment to Responsible Care* to ensure effective health, safety, security and environmental stewardship. Company shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges as NCX.

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* DYLARK FG, ZYLAR and SURPASS resins and Responsible Care are registered trademarks of NOVA Chemicals.

Read a press release from NOVA Chemicals about - 'Commodity plastics and chemicals producer Nova announces enhanced ARCEL 730 moldable foam resin, a leading inter-polymer packaging material.'

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