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Surlyn® Provides Reliable Seals for Meat Processor

DuPont™ Surlyn® 1652SR was chosen to replace LLDPE in this application due to its lower seal initiation temperature, increased hot tack strength, clarity and resistance to oil and grease

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Application Description

Vissan Meat Industries, the largest meat manufacturer in Vietnam, is using Surlyn® 1652SR to package fresh and processed meat products.

Benefits Gained

· Increased shelf life

· Reduced leakage during storage

· Clarity

· Seal integrity

· Seal through contamination

· Low sealing temperature and excellent hot tack properties

· Increased packaging line speeds

Materials Selected and Why

Surlyn® 1652SR was chosen to replace LLDPE in this application due to its lower seal initiation temperature, increased hot tack strength, clarity and resistance to oil and grease.

Manufacturer

Direct Customer/End User:

Tan Tien Plastic Packaging Company, Vietnam

Vissan Meat Industries, Vietnam 

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