Austrian sustainable polyolefin (PO) solutions provider Borealis has expanded its thermoforming portfolio with the launch of the HC609TF solution for modern packaging applications.

The company noted that the high-stiffness homopolymer offers high levels of transparency and processability, making it a suitable choice for packaging solutions that seek performance, efficiency, and aesthetics.

The launch of HC609TF aligns with Borealis' commitment to support a circular economy and reinvent essentials for sustainable living.

Thermoforming is a widely used manufacturing process for creating strong and lightweight packaging, especially for food, beverages, and other consumer goods.

The process involves heating a plastic sheet until it becomes pliable, then shaping it over a mould.

This methodology is valued for its ability to deliver high-quality results across various applications.

Borealis highlighted that its HC609TF solution is designed to meet the needs of a range of thermoformed applications such as trays, cups, and containers.

The high processability of HC609TF is claimed to support efficient manufacturing, enabling up to 10% faster cycle times.

Borealis noted that the solution is fully recyclable through both mechanical and chemical methods, and it is suitable for creating reusable packaging structures, helping to reduce consumption and waste.

Borealis, which has its head office in Vienna, provides advanced and sustainable PO solutions. The company employs approximately 6,000 people with customers in more than 120 countries.

In March last year, Borealis received two letters of no objection from the US Food and Drug Administration, authorising the use of specific grades of its Borcycle M post-consumer recycled plastics in food-grade packaging.