Innovia Launches Hot Melt Barrier Film for Fridge and Freezer Label Applications

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Innovia Films, a leading material science pioneer and major producer of BOPP films, is launching a newly developed, uniquely engineered two side coated cavitated film for pressure sensitive labelling (PSL) applications which is marketed as Rayoface™ AQBHA. The polypropylene (PP) film offers outstanding printability with a backside coating specifically designed for hot melt pressure sensitive label coating.

The film is 58 microns thick, has a printable top-coating, and an adhesive receptive coated surface on the reverse side that provides anti-curl and migration properties with hot melt adhesives.

AQBHA has very good moisture resistance and cold temperature performance, making this the perfect material for fridge and freezer applications. “As more SKU’s move to polypropylene containers, having a label made from the same material supports the design for recycling criteria for filmic facestocks”, explains Lucija Kralj, Business Unit Director Labels EMEA.

Rayoface™ AQBHA has undertaken extensive hot melt barrier testing and the film remains flat through the whole duration of the test, delivering the perfect solution to mitigate any facestock material issues with hot melt coating for PSL.

About Innovia Films

Innovia Films is a major producer of highly differentiated specialty Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films using proprietary ‘Bubble’, Stenter Technology and Cast manufacturing processes.

The company holds a leading global position in the markets for high performance coated films, tobacco overwrap, labels and security films.  Innovia employs >1400 people worldwide and has production sites in Australia, Germany, Mexico, Poland and the UK.  The company is focused on high-quality value-added products, strong customer relationship, R&D and excellent service.