
10 Sep 2013
Perstorp presents Akestra™ - a new plastic alternative
The Perstorp Group, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be presenting the next generation of co-polyesters at K Fair 2013. This will include Akestra™, a high performance plastic with remarkable properties. Perstorp have formed a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to develop and distribute this exciting co-polyester throughout Europe. On a long term, this will result in both companies jointly establishing the most competitive production platform in Europe for the raw material used in these co-polyesters.
Perstorp puts its main development focus into delivering high performance, safe and sustainable chemistry. Akestra™ is the latest in a long line of innovative products that support Perstorp’s development philosophy. Akestra™ is not only innovative, but represents an entirely new generation of plastics. Its unique properties make it an important alternative to polycarbonate, polystyrene and glass.
Sparkling alternative to polycarbonate, polystyrene & glass
Akestra™ is a remarkable plastic with a sparkling glass-like appearance that is sure to enhance both disposable and reusable packaging. It can be used as a polystyrene replacement for heat resistant thin wall containers, a poly¬carbonate replacement for durable “dishwasher proof” transparent products and a glass replacement for hot-fill food containers. The high glass transition temperature, combined with its amorphous and high strength properties make it a superior alternative in food packaging, and a material that can be easily blended with other plastics to improve their properties too.
Clarity, heat resistance & high melt strength
Clarity, heat resistance & high melt strength are properties that open up a wide range of design opportunities particularly in packaging. The high melt strength of Akestra™ makes it particularly suitable for extrusion blow molding as well as extrusion foaming processes. In combination with PET, it creates a finer cell structure allowing further weight savings with superior mechanical properties in structural and packaging foam applications.
Akestra™ promotes sustainability too!
When used in co-extrusion sheets for thermoforming, Akestra™ bypasses polystyrene heat resistance for hot-fill applications and, by using recycled PET, it can contribute to a more sustainable packaging solution with a lower carbon footprint.
Don’t miss out visit us at K Fair
Discover all the sparkling advantages of Akestra™ by visiting us at stand B15, hall 07.2 at K Fair. Perstorp will also be showcasing new products for biodegradable plastics, non-phthalate plasticizers for sensitive applications and intumescent flame-retardants. More details are available on www.perstorp.com.
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Perstorp
Perstorp Holding AB
Neptunigatan 1
SE-211 20 Malmö
Sweden
Notes for editors
We put care into chemicals
The Perstorp Group is the world leader in several sectors of the specialty chemicals market for a wide variety of industries and applications. Our products are used in the aerospace, marine, coatings, chemicals, plastics, engineering and construction industries. They can also be found in automotive, agricultural feed, food, packaging, textile, paper and electronics applications. Perstorp has approximately 1,600 employees and manufacturing units in Asia, Europe and North America. Sales in 2012 amounted to more than SEK 10 billion. At the end of 2005 Perstorp Holding AB, controlled by the French private equity company PAI partners, acquired the Perstorp Group.
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David James
Perstorp
Kevin Noels
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