INVISTA launches Polyclear® Protect™ PET 2201U Polymer

UV Protection Helps Food and Beverage Products Retain Essential Consumer Benefits

INVISTA, one of the world’s leading polymers and resins producers, has created Polyclear® Protect™ PET 2201U polymer - a polyester polymer designed to protect packaged food and beverages against ultraviolet rays.

Protection against UV rays is often required for certain types of juices, isotonic drinks, sports drinks and packaged foods, plus household product applications such as liquid soaps. Polyclear® Protect™ PET 2201U polymer reduces the amount of UV light passing through the bottle or container which can degrade flavoring, vitamin content, fragrance and color of the package contents.

According to Dwight Marshall, Marketing Manager for INVISTA, there are numerous key benefits that define Polyclear® Protect™ PET 2201U polymer:

• Excellent thermal stability for heat-set, hot-fill and pasteurized applications resulting in an improved container for greater flexibility in filling
• Brilliant clarity and excellent UV protection that can extend product shelf-life
• Outstanding processability and efficiency in bottle manufacturing
• No need for machine-side mixing that is common for other UV-protectant additives
• Avoids the problems and inconsistencies that accompany poor blending in machine-side additives

  

“We designed this product for both brand owners seeking to protect their product from harmful UV light exposure in store displays and for container manufacturers who need to maximize production efficiency,” Marshall added..

INVISTA Research and Development Manager Jennifer King-DePratter stated “The UV protection is embedded directly into the PET polymer to eliminate production variability and help the product retain its functional characteristics during the bottle-making process.”

Polyclear® Protect™ PET 2201U polymer can be processed on standard manufacturing lines and does not require new capital expenditure for additional processing equipment. This packaging resin also complies with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for certain food contact applications and can be reclaimed in available PET recycling chains. More information about Polyclear® Protect™ PET 2201U polymer can be found at www.polymers.INVISTA.com

About INVISTA

INVISTA is an integrated fibers and polymers business with a global presence. It operates four major businesses: Apparel; Intermediates; Performance Surfaces and Materials; and Polymer and Resins. INVISTA delivers exceptional value for its customers through market insights and technology innovations, along with a powerful portfolio of some of the most recognized global brands and trademarks in their respective industries including: ADI-PURE®, ANTRON®, AVORA® FR, INVISTA® C12, COMFOREL®, COOLMAX®, CORDURA®, CORFREE®, DACRON®, INVISTA® DBE, DYTEK®, ESP®,  FRESHFLEX™, CORDURA® NYCO, LYCRA®, PERFORMA®, POLARGUARD®, POLYSHIELD®, POLYCLEAR®, SOLARMAX®, STAINMASTER®, SUPPLEX®, SUPRIVA™, TACTEL®, TACTESSE®, TERATE®, TERATHANE® and THERMOLITE®. More information on INVISTA can be found at www.INVISTA.com.  

In 2004, subsidiaries of Koch Industries acquired INVISTA from DuPont. Formerly DuPont Textiles and Interiors, INVISTA was merged with KoSa, an affiliate of Koch since 1998 and producer of commodity and specialty polyester fibers, polymers and intermediates. Koch Industries, Inc. owns a diverse group of companies that employs about 80,000 people and has a presence in about 60 countries around the world. It is primarily a family-owned company built on values such as integrity, humility and a desire to add real, long-term value to society. Its unique Market Based Management® approach has fueled its growth and success over the years.