Food packaging
DSM performance materials: The perfect package
Discover the new high-performing plastic solutions for the extreme demands of next-generation example.
Food packaging
Your complete packaging package
At DSM we believe that everyone in the value chain - from consumers to brands, food processors and film formulation companies – could benefit from better packaging. It’s based on a unique combination of factors: Our leadership in performance materials, combined with extensive experience in the food, medical and industrial industries; coupled with a fast, flexible approach - and of course a sound knowledge of the packaging industry itself.
Our family of advanced polymers is used especially in the demanding food segment, where safety is imperative. Our materials are freezable and high-heat resistant - which means they can cover almost every packaging need. Most importantly our products are reliable.
Featured customer application
Breathable Films for Food Packaging
Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions, since it yields a breathable film that balances the application-specific gas mixture of O2 and CO₂, and the moisture inside the package
Food Packaging Films
Akulon® PA6 and Akulon® XS PA6 allow for reliable solutions since it yields high puncture resistance and high barrier properties for oxygen resulting in longer shelf lives and thus less food waste; Akulon® XS grades allow for cost effective solutions due to its unique processing characteristics as a result from its low crystallization rate and since it also enables better thermoforming and transparency, improved processing in blown-film through improved bubble stability, increased BUR and less curling in non-symmetrical film
Bio-based panliners
Arnitel® Eco TPC allows for more sustainable solutions, since it offers 65% CO₂ reduction compared to conventional materails and sincefood does not stick to the panliner made in Arnitel® Eco; Arnitel® Eco TPC allows for more reliable solutions due to its extremely durability and temperature resistance up to 200°C
Cooking Bag
Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its extreme elasticity, incredible strength and temperature resistamce up to 200°C; Arnitel® TPC allows for solutions with soft touch and feel; Arnitel® TPC allows for sustainable solutions, since the food does not stick to the package thereby reducing food waste
Smokable Sausage Casings
Arnitel® TPC and Akulon® PA6 allow for reliable solutions since they yield excellent smoke penetration leading to great taste and sausage structure and high quality; Arnitel® TPC and Akulon® PA6 allow for sustainable solutions, since they are free of substances of hazardous concerns and thus more environmentally friendly than cellulose casings
Customer case
Akulon polyamide 6: The perfect package
Our Akulon® polyamide 6 is used extensively for film extrusion in food, medical and industrial packaging thanks to its compelling blend of properties.
Akulon is fast becoming the material of choice for film formulators looking for an excellent barrier material that extends the shelf life of packaged food – and thus avoids the environmental and financial cost of food waste.
A scientific approach to building solutions
Our dedicated teams work closely with customers to look at the entire process of developing new parts and components – whether it is a case of metal replacement, or developing solutions that are stronger, safer and more effective.
Our methodical approach extends to every step of the process, from design and material performance to production and compliance.
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Performance
To ensure safety and part integrity, our high-performance plastics need to meet all of the relevant requirements for each application.
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Production
Improving on a part includes improving how it is produced. Whether we are helping you improve the production process itself, or reducing and eliminating secondary operations, we support you through the entire process.
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Compliance
Getting a part ready for commercialization includes ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations.
Food packaging: the brightest ideas that benefit everyone
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A family of high performance polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 materials. Our broad range of medium and high viscosity grades are ideal for extrusion applications; while we also offer a wide range of product suitable for injection molding and blow molding.
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A high performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics.
Featured Products
With our broad, high-quality materials portfolio and in-depth technology know-how, we work in close collaboration with customers to develop new applications in response to the search for lighter, stronger and more durable materials.
Here's a selection of some of our most recognized brands and products, keeping you ahead of the curve and enabling you to lead the market through the use of cutting-edge technology.
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A high performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics.
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A high performance plastics compound based on PPS (polyphenylene sulphide). It offers extremely good chemical resistance, dimensional stability, intrinsically flame retardancy and high stiffness.
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A bio-based, high-performance polyamide (PA410) that offers outstanding performance in the most demanding of environments, including excellent chemical resistance and low moisture absorption, combined with a very high melting point (highest of all bio-plastics) and high crystallization rate.
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Specialty Polyamides based on PA6, PA66, PA6/66 with grades that offer performances that go beyond the standard range. A wide variety of grade customizations are available to meet specific demands for heat, form, color and strength.
Further reading
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Frost & Sullivan lauds DSM's proprietary, high-efficiency barrier film product, Akulon® XS
