ExxonMobil Signature Polymers, LD PACK Develop Mono-PE Frozen Food Solution
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers collaborated with LD PACK to develop an innovative frozen food packaging solution that offers a compelling mono-material design alternative to conventional laminates.
As demand for frozen foods continues to increase, there is growing recyclability interest across the value chain, and the development of mono-material solutions has emerged as a pivotal approach to help reconcile complex design challenges with the preservation of excellent mechanical performance. Traditional frozen food packaging often relies on multi-material laminates, such as BOPET//PE structures, which can be difficult to recycle due to their multi-material structure.
To help address this challenge, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers collaborated with LD PACK to develop an innovative frozen food packaging solution that offers a compelling mono-material design alternative to conventional laminates.
Built around Exceed Stiff+, Exxtra Seal and Exceed HD polymers and powered by LD PACK's advanced converting technology, the MDO PE//PE structure was designed for recyclability and can provide balanced stiffness for shelf appeal and excellent package integrity after freezing.
In testing against a reference BOPET//PE laminate, the mono-PE structure achieved 100% bag drop survival after frozen conditioning at -30° Celsius from a 3-meter drop height, while also delivering enhanced needle puncture resistance and improved low-temperature tensile strength. The film also provides balanced stiffness for shelf appeal and excellent packaging integrity throughout storage and transportation.
The high-performance MDO PE//PE solution offers a promising pathway to unlock the potential of mono-PE solutions for frozen food packaging.
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