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Multilayer EVOH plastics containers; because of their high barrier properties gives
extended shelf life and in turn can be used for replacement of glass and aluminium
packaging.
Structure of Multilayer Containers:
The six layer structure of co-extruded container is as given below. The regrind layer is
either next to outermost Virgin HDPE / PP layer or the innermost HDPE/ PP layer.
Inner Virgin HDPE / PP
(1)
Process grind Layer
Food Packaging
(2)
Adhesive Layer
(3)
Barrier Layer (EVOH )
(4)
Adhesive Layer
(5)
Outer Virgin HDPE / PP
(6)
The raw material used for the majority thickness of container shall be HDPE or other
materials such as Polypropylene (PP) as agreed between buyer and seller.
The adhesive layer used is EAA based polymer or any other suitable layer as agreed
between buyer and seller. The barrier layer used is usually EVOH or PA or any other
suitable polymer layer as agreed between buyer and seller.
Advantages of using Multilayer / Co-extruded containers having EVOH as
barrier layer: O2/ CO2
Barrier
No Migration
Low Weight
UV Barrier
Multilayer
Container
Characteristic
s
Design
Freedom
Aroma/
Fragrance
Barrier
Solvent Barrier
Easy handling
Multilayer containers also give excellent barrier to flavour of the packaged food.
The EVOH layer provides an excellent barrier against the permeation of aroma.
Thus EVOH based Multilayer packaging containers provides high aroma
retention for use in food packaging. This helps in retaining the value of the
product till it reaches to the ultimate customer.
Resistance to Oil
Food Packaging
-
Weather Resistance
-
The biggest advantage with these EVOH based Multilayer container is that the
products can be hot filled at 75 to 80 deg C; this helps in enhanced production
on the shop floor for the products.
Multilayer
Technology
Glass
Metal
O2 Barrier
Very Good
Excellent
Excellent
H2O Barrier
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Migration in
Food
None
None
Concern
Design
Freedom
Excellent
Concern
Poor
Weight
Very Low
Concern
High
Presentation
Excellent
Good
Poor
Safe Handling
Excellent
Concern
Poor
Shelf Life
Very Good
Excellent
Excellent
Corrosion
Nil
Nil
Concern
Case Study:
Multilayer
Container
1 Kg SKU
70 gms
Glass Containers
1 Kg SKU
470 gms
Savings
compared to
Glass container
85 %
Food Packaging
Piece)
Filled Bottle Weight (Per
Piece)
Empty Bottle Transport Cost
1070
1470 gm
27 %
Low
High
30 -40 %
Low
High
25 30 %
Handling Breakages /
Product Loss
Export Container Stuffing
1-3 %
3-6 %
High
Low
20- 30 %
Low
High
20 %
Shrink Sleeve,
Screen Print, Label,
Pad Printing
Shrink Sleeve,
Label
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Multilayer
Container 300 ml
Glass Containers
300 ml
25 gms
250 gms
Savings
compared to
Glass container
90 %
325
550
40 %
Low
High
30 -40 %
Low
High
25 30 %
Handling Breakages /
Product Loss
Export Container Stuffing
1-3 %
3-6 %
High
Low
25- 30 %
Low
High
20 %
Shrink Sleeve,
Screen Print, Label,
Pad Printing
Shrink Sleeve,
Label
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Food Packaging
Food Packaging
Dairy Products
Fruit Juices
Ghee
Mustard Paste
Mayonnaise
UHT Milk
Fruit Jams
Infant Foods
Garlic Paste
Topping Sauces
Dips
Puree
Pickles
Fruit Pulps
Sweets
Gherkins
Honey
Ginger Paste
Food Packaging
Dry Fruits
Coffee
Cut Fruits
NutriSupplements
Chilli Paste
Snacks
Jellies
Oils
Condiments
Spices
Mango Chutney
Squeezy
Chutney
Exotic Chutney
Cooking
Sauces
Cooking Pastes
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