DuPont Performance Polymers FOR FOOD CONTACT APPLICATIONS DUPONT PERFORMANCE POLYMERS INTRODUCES FOOD GRADE (FG) RESIN PRODUCTS TO MEET NEW MARKET NEEDS FOR FOOD CONTACT APPLICATIONS These FG products provide several benefits to the food processing industry including: • Compliance: To allow the food processing industry to develop products that are capable of obtaining multiple regional food contact approvals, the DuPont Performance Polymers food grade product offering provides compliance with several regional regulations including FDA, the new European Food contact regulation is n°10/2011 and GMP (EC) n° 2023/2006. Additional food contact compliances may also be available. Please contact your local representative. • Global Availability: The FG family of resins is available worldwide. • Innovation: In the food value chain, companies are looking to develop innovative products. DuPont Performance Polymers can support this effort through the broad portfolio of FG products and with assistance in material selection, and optimization of part and tool design. • Sustainable Solutions: Efficient and durable machinery are crucial to a well running production facility. DuPont Performance Polymers do their part to help food processors achieve high performance, cleanliness and cost effectiveness through such areas as parts consolidation, improved durability and resistance to cleaning agents. Ongoing enhancement of resin properties and performance also provides manufacturers the ability to consider further replacement of metals for increased functionality, as well as noise, energy and weight reduction. food.plastics.dupont.com Typical Market Applications: • Food processing equipment • Material handling such as conveyor chains & belts • Food Packaging • Beverage processing equipment • Small appliance components • Fluid Handling all applications where food contact compliance is needed Each FG grade has its own specific set of attributes and benefits. The following table highlights several of the potential advantages of specific products within each of the product families. DuPont™ Product Family Attributes and Benefits DuPont™ Zytel® PA (6, 6/6, 6/12 Polyamide) Toughness for impact resistance; excellent hydrolysis resistance for long term water exposure; extrusion and molding capability DuPont™ Zytel® HTN High-Performance Polyamide Improved chemical and thermal resistance versus Zytel® PA for even longer durability in more severe environments DuPont™ Delrin® Acetal Excellent wear resistance and lubricity for improved longevity and reduced noise, high mechanical properties without reinforcement, specialty grades for detectable (Metal/X Ray) contamination control DuPont™ Crastin® PBT Excellent surface appearance to facilitate decorative techniques; Toughness for impact resistance; dimensional stability DuPont™ Rynite® PET Improved thermal resistance vs unreinforced PET to expand mechanical capabilities at elevated temperature; dimensional stability DuPont™ Hytrel® TPC-ET Flexibility to reduce noise transmission; plasticizer free; Reduced hardness grades for soft touch; excellent flexural fatigue for dynamic applications DuPont™ Sorona® EP, Renewably Sourced Thermoplastic Polymer Renewably sourced; excellent surface appearance for demanding aesthetic applications; dimensional stability DuPont Performance Polymers product families Metal replacement for parts consolidation, reduced maintenance, self lubrication and reduction in weight and noise. Extrusion and molding capability depending on resin selection for a variety of forming processes and product shapes Renewably Sourced Options: Currently there are several families of high-performance, renewably-sourced engineering polymers available from DuPont Performance Polymers.These include DuPont™ Sorona® EP DuPont™ Hytrel® RS and DuPont™ Zytel® RS. We are developing new specific grades that allow food industry manufacturers to develop products creating a much smaller environmental footprint than their petroleum-based alternatives with no compromise in performance. Contact us to discuss your renewably sourced needs. DuPont Renewably Sourced Materials ™ WE CAN HELP From concept to commercialization, DuPont can help you develop reliable, cost-saving and broadly food contact compliant components utilizing our FG product portfolio. 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