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Shelf Stable Food Packaging

Tailored barrier packaging delivers product protection and long shelf life

As consumers embrace the wellness trend and seek healthier foods, shelf stable packaging is benefitting more and more on clear packaging to showcase ingredients. Consumers are seeking cleaner labels. So brand owners are exploring preservative-free formulations that require better UV protection from their packaging.  Shelf stable packaging uses tailored barrier solutions for delivery of long shelf life and UV protection.

Highlights

  • Barrier thermoform sheet for Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) applications
  • Custom barrier pre-formed thermoformed containers designed to withstand the retort process
  • Liquid and masterbatch colorants to provide the right color for shelf appeal
  • O2 Scavengers that actively scavenge oxygen from sealed packages, increasing shelf life for O2 sensitive products
  • Clarifiers to allow your containers to provide a clear showcase for your products 

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Technologies
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NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION  
Antimicrobial Phone Case Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance View
Chemically Compatible TPEs for Cosmetic Packaging - Application Bulletin Application Overview Learn how Avient’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures View
Clip & Lock Closure for Food Containers Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improves performance and meets food compliance regulations for clip and lock closure View
Coconut Water in PET Bottles White Paper Discover how Avient’s ColorMatrix Amosorb oxygen scavengers and Ultimate UV™ light barrier can protect coconut water from oxygen and light-induced degradation View
Coffee Machine Seal Case Study (Snapshot) Custom Versaflex™ formulation with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements View
Color and Additives Solutions Overview Product/Service Overview Colorant and additives overview and capabilities View
ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Product Overview Product/Service Overview Learn how ColorMatrix’s Amosorb™ and Amosorb™ SolO₂ provide advanced product protection extending the shelf life of oxygen sensitive beverages and foods packed in PET containers View
ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ G Video Learn how to build a FlexCart™ G View
ColorMatrix™ Select - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Rapid Color Prototyping Technology View
Compound Bow Grip Case Study (Snapshot) Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM View
Computer Mouse - Case Study Case Study Versaflex™ TPE used to create ergonomic computer mouse with soft-touch qualities View
Contact Lens Container - Case Study Case Study Custom Versaflex™ formulation enhances contact lens container manufacturing productivity View
Cosmetic Dropper Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers improved chemical resistance for cosmetic droppers View
Cover of Air Cushion Powder Compact Case Study (Snapshot) Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance View
Customized Versaflex™ TPE for Resuscitator Bag Case Study (Snapshot) Customized Versaflex™ TPE delivered process improvement and met customer's request for a vinyl alternative without sacrificing performance  View
Diastimeter Cover for Power Tool Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex ™OM Thermoplastic Elastomer provided a formulation with better wear resistance and met anti-static standard surface resistivity View
EEG Headset Parts Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft touch and satisfied regulatory requirements for EEG headset parts View
Ergonomic Design Guide Processing & Design Guides Take a closer look at ergonomic grip design considerations for improving interactions with handheld devices View
EV Charging Gun Grip Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ TPE Formulation provided chemical resistance and bonding for EV charging gun grip View
Fishing Tool Grip Case Study (Snapshot) Avient Design services and a custom Versaflex™ wet grip TPE combine to deliver an optimized and aesthetically differentiated fishing tool for outdoor gear OEM View
Footwear Insert Case Study (Snapshot) Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish View
GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) Product Selection Guide Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (Chinese language version) View
GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (English) Product Selection Guide Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (English language version) View
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Indoor - Application Bulletin Application Overview Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for indoor applications View
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin Application Overview Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications     View
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions View
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs View
GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide Product Selection Guide GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions View
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films View
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Chinese language version) View
GLS™ Versaflex™ TPEs for Packaging - Product Selection Guide Product Selection Guide Chemical resistant solutions for cosmetic, personal care and household packaging View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging Video Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions View
Haptics and Vibration Damping for Power Tool Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex OM 6258 improves haptics and vibration damping for power tool handle  View
HIVIZ® Shooting Systems Recoil Pad Case Study (Snapshot) Custom GLS™ TPE enhances user comfort and durability in recoil pad View
Hoyt VITALPOINT Grip - Case Study Case Study Learn how Versaflex™ Soft-Touch Thermoplastic Elastomers enhanced accuracy and comfort while maintaining grip design for archery bow View
Impress™ High Gloss Colorants - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology components (Chinese language version) View
Improved Comfort and Aesthetics for CPAP Tube Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ CL2250 improved comfort and aesthetics to CPAP tubing View
Lightweight and Kink Resistant Garden Hose Case Study (Snapshot) Customized Versaflex™ TPE enables lightweighting and improves kink resistance and performance View
Lip Gloss Tip Brush Case Study (Snapshot) Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel View
MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup (English) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (English language version) View
MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish language version) View
Microbial susceptibility of various polymers and evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives White Paper Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives View
OnColor™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants (English) Product/Service Overview Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology components (English language version) View
Optical Clarity for Phone Case Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength View
Overmolding and Stain Resistance Wireless Power Bank Case Study (Snapshot) Customized Versaflex™ CE grade provides an over molding solution with stain resistance for wireless power bank View
Pallet Non-slip Strips Case Study (Snapshot) Read how technical expertise and broad TPE portfolio shortened the development timeline and delivered a durable performance View
Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal (English) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (English language version) View
Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal (Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (Spanish language version) View
Pocket Knife Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife View
Pressure and Non-Pressure Pipes Case Study (Snapshot) Provided liquid colorant and dosing equipment for pipe manufacturer View
Recoil Pad for Rifle - Case Study Case Study Custom HIVIZ recoil pad materials deliver superior recoil reduction and exceptional durability to a high-end rifle manufacturer View
Safety and Durability for Dog Toy Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ provides safe, tear resistant material for dog toy View
Sealing of Nebulizer Lid Case Study (Snapshot) Provided easy injection molding process and pass durability test with good wear resistance View
Shock Absorbing Running Shoe Case Study (Snapshot) Customized TPE enhances shock absorption in running shoe View
Slip Resistance Vacuum Cleaner Wheel Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ provides colorability and slip resistance in vacuum cleaner wheel  View
Smart Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases - eBook eBook Consider design trends, materials and processing options when designing your new phone case models.  View
Soft Foam Ammo for Toy Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield View
Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications Video Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference. View
Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications (Chinese) Video Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference (Chinese language version) View
Swiss Soldier's Pocket Knife Handle Case Study Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife View
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare - Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer solutions for demanding healthcare applications View
Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Selection Guide - North America Portfolio Product Selection Guide Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications View
Tourniquet Band Case Study (Snapshot) Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer replaced thermoset rubber for tourniquet band View
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin Application Overview Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet  View
TPEs for Home Appliances - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise View
Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies White Paper Study of the effects of formulation and thickness on the dielectric, signal transparency properties of Versaflex TPEs View
Vacuum Cleaner Gasket Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ OM provides greater design and good sealing sealing properties for vacuum cleaner gasket  View
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs Product/Service Overview Stain resistant TPEs for white or light-colored phone cases View
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin Application Overview Learn how blue jean stain resistant TPEs make the difference for white and light-colored phone cases View
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin Application Overview Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices View
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin (Chinese) Application Overview Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices (Chinese language version) View
Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English) Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (English language version) View
Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speakers - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (Chinese language version) View
Versaflex™ XP Wet Grip TPE - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ XP 2850 wet grip TPE provides exceptional wet kinetic COF performance for enhanced grip in wet environments View
Vibration Damping Thermoplastic Elastomers Video Learn how Avient can help unwanted movement and noise in your products with vibration damping thermoplastic elastomers.   View
Video Game Controller Grips - Case Study Case Study Glow-in-the-dark controller grips gain comfortable advantage with Versaflex™ OM View
Waterproof Speaker Gasket Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 easily prevented ingress of dust and water View