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Fluorination of plastic packaging provides the precursors of PFAS, PFOS. On July 23, 2020, the NYS Legislature consequently banned the use of PFAS in food packaging (https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/state-of-new-york-set-to-ban-pfas-in-food-packaging). Kortrax® contains no health-damaging PFAS, PFOS. PFAS, PFOS compounds, precursors of fluorination, are used for water, oil, and stain repellency, heat resistance, and chemical permeation reduction in packaging, […]

What is PFAS? Polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) are highly fluorinated chemicals, prized by manufacturers for their grease- and water-proofing properties, and the chemical industry is constantly searching for new applications. While convenient in the kitchen, PFAS exposure to humans causes liver cancer and kidney cancer, decreased fertility, increase incidents of thyroid problems, and decrease the immune […]

CKS Packaging establishes relationship with Barrier Plastics and BP Polymers to offer Baritainer® Technology in Rigid Packaging Markets CKS Packaging, in partnership with Barrier Plastics (BPI) and BP Polymers (BPP), will become a primary North American manufacturer of high density polyethylene (HDPE) rigid plastic containers utilizing BPP’s Quoral® Barrier Resin technology. These bottles will be […]

According to a new study conducted for the Aluminum Association by ICF International, the combined greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the transportation and refrigeration of beverages in aluminum cans are lower than those associated with that of beverages in glass or plastic bottles under the same conditions. www.greenerpackage.com/cans/report_examines_use-phase_ghgs_aluminum_vs_glass_plastic#.Wd0sZIYNiig.mailto

Is it true that you are utilizing Ibc Containers to transport or store your chemicals? Read on for some critical data that will enable you to agree to EPA controls. ibccontainers.wordpress.com/2017/07/26/ibc-container-plastic-containers-save-your-transportation-cost/ Regards

For more than three decades, fast-food chains have relied on the chemical industry to keep grease and oil from soaking through burger wrappers, french fry cartons and pizza boxes. www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-fast-food-chemicals-in-packaging-20170201-story.html#share=email~story

Perfluorinated grease-proofing agents are coatings on paper wrappers and containers that come into contact with food, such as fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, and pet food bags. These coatings prevent oil and grease from foods from leaking through the packaging. Perfluorinated grease-proofing agents in various forms have been used on food contact surfaces since the […]

Developed as a set of standards, by the United Nations, Un ratings are essential for shipping or storing hazardous materials. The UN Rating is a series of number and letter codes that show what a container is regulated to handle. They determine this through a series of tests that all containers must undergo if they […]

+ Kortrax® BR is BP Polymer’s unique and proprietary barrier resin additive for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) that utilizes laminate technology thereby creating ‘Baritainers®. + Kortrax® BR is based on engineered grades of Polyamide (PA) 6. + Customized and proprietary manufacturing processing techniques are necessary to ensure optimal barrier performance in BPI’s Baritainers®. + The result is a […]