Application Description

Dog treat package uses Surlyn® for lining a foil-free paperboard canister as the heat-sealing layer for the membrane lid.

Benefits Gained

· Package Integrity. Resistance of Surlyn® to fats, abrasion and pinholing eliminates grease staining.

· Reliable, leakproof lid seal.

· Easy-opening peel seal.

· Convenience. The canister pack outperforms boxes in reclosure, leak resistance and sturdiness.

Materials Selected and Why

As the lining for the canister and lid, Surlyn® 1605 SBR provides grease and abrasion resistance plus excellent heat-seal reliability and peelability.

Manufacturer

End User:

Hill's Pet Nutrition, Div. of Colgate-Palmolive - Topeka, Kansas

Converter:

Alcoa - Davenport, Iowa

Canister Manufacturer:

Sonoco Products - Hartsville, South Carolina

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