Application Description

DuPont™ Surlyn® provides the seal layer for a new multi-layer structure used for vacuum packaging of cooked hams. The multilayer film includes polyamide and a metallized barrier called PET-O-Film.

Benefits Gained

· Reliable seals. Surlyn® consistently achieves strong seals through meat and fat particles in the seal area.

· Packaging efficiency. Surlyn® achieves a secondary seal to the ham product, helping retain juices within the product.

Materials Selected and Why

DuPont™ Surlyn® fills the need for reliable, low-temperature sealing through contamination, a secondary seal to the ham product and resistance to attack by meat fat and juices.

Manufacturer

Direct Customer:

A van den Broek B.V.Waalwijk,

The Netherlands

End Users:

European meat packers

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