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Tosaf introduces new matte Aptar launches Uno 38mm one-

additive MT7636PE piece closure

osaf has introduced new matte additive MT7636PE. ispensing closures manufacturer Aptar has introduced
TThe MT7636PE is a newly developed matte additive DUno 38mm sport cap, which is a one-piece closure
from Tosaf to create thin (2 to 5 microns) skin layers on developed by using polypropylene (PP). The Uno 38mm
oriented and non-oriented polyolefin films, now including cap has been designed to fulfill the requirements and
Polyethylene, combining superb haze (app. 80 %) with performance of the flip-top design, as well as serve as
extremely low gloss (<10). Specific areas with matte an option for translucent or opaque colors. Uno closure,
effect can be made transparent by applying a lacquer which offers one-hand opening and eclosing, is available
coating or by gluing a clear label on top of the matte in two 38mm neck finishes such as three-lead and three-
layer. Based on a special polymer mixture which does not lead starts.The company has provided larger and wide
contain fillers, MT7636PE provides outstanding advantages mouth neck finish for the new closure, enabling to use
including: full for aseptically processed and shelf stable beverages such
control of haze/ as juices, drinkable dairy, ready-to-drink coffees and
gloss properties teas, preservative free drinks and water.The new closure
on demand, cost can be used for single serve packaging formats, and is
better suitable for on-the-go beverage consumption.Uno
saving mat t e 38mm closure also offers benefits such as convenience,
effect without hygiene, resealablity and advanced hydration. Aptar
a ddit ion a l has designed Uno liner-less flip top and plug-seal sport
co nv er ting closure for PET bottles, based on the success and market
process, excellent acceptance of the Original sport closure family.The
rheology for easy new closure is said to provide a visible tamper evident
processing, low and comfortable drinking spout. Uno 38mm closure
die build-up can be used for H2O2 sterilization of juice and dairy
and suitable for beverages through using aseptic equipment supplied by
PE and PP films. Using MT7636PE, converters can Krones, Serac, KHS and GEA. Uno also supports Claranor
easily achieve a luxurious look thanks to a uniformly Puls’Full Cap sterilization with pulsed light, and is
continuous light transmission with a perfectly consistent adapted for ESL>60 days and high acid aseptic lines
transparency level over the entire surface. Beyond, after passing
this new matte additive provides a perfect substrate t h e t e st in g
to be printed with a clear lacquer, thus providing areas requirements.
with complete transparency. Thanks to its high surface AptarGroup
roughness, MT7636PE supports good adhesion of such offers a range
lacquers and other inks to the film. Typical applications of packaging,
of MT7636PEinclude food packaging, mainly dry food dispensing, and
such as pasta, bread, etc. as well as pet food. For sealing solutions
over three decades, Tosaf has been developing and for the beauty,
manufacturing high quality additives, compounds and personal care,
color masterbatches for the plastics industry. With ho me car e,
the aim of providing for its customers’ every need, prescription drug, consumer health care, injectable
it has continuously grown and developed its offering, and food and beverage markets.The group provides
production capacity, and global reach, becoming a truly its products via three segments, including beauty and
close to the market, global organization. home, food and beverage, as well as pharma.

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