Food packaging and beverages

ALUCOAT-ALPP

Characteristics:

ALUCOAT-ALPP is the designation of Alucoat for the lacquered foil intended to be used for the production of semi-rigid containers for food packaging specially designated for retortable applications (up to 135ºC). It is a laminated with polypropylene film which main advantages are:

• High barrier protection against light, gases, and contamination.
• Very good heat conductivity, that help to minimise cooking, chilling and reheating times.
• Very high sealing integrity with optimal peelability.
• Decorative potential, can be printed.
• Superb deep-drawing properties
• Good mechanical protection.
• Light weight that allows economizing on storage and transport space.
• Safe for use in contact with foodstuffs (according to European Directives, and FDA).
• Food can be sterilized without loss any properties.
• Aluminium containers can be recycled.