Borealis has introduced HC609TF, the newest addition to our thermoforming portfolio. This high-stiffness polypropylene (PP) homopolymer offers excellent transparency, enhanced stiffness, and superior processability, making it the ideal choice for packaging applications that demand performance, efficiency, and aesthetics. It also supports a circular economy, aligning with our purpose to re-invent essentials for sustainable living.

Thermoforming is a widely used manufacturing process for creating lightweight and durable packaging, particularly for food, beverages, and other consumer goods. It involves heating a plastic sheet until it becomes pliable, then shaping it over a mold. This cost-effective process is valued for its ability to deliver high-quality results across a variety of applications.

Borealis HC609TF is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of thermoformed applications, such as trays, cups, and containers. Its enhanced stiffness ensures end-products are strong and durable, while its excellent transparency delivers high-quality aesthetic. Its superior processability supports efficient manufacturing, which enables up to 10% faster cycle times.

This high-performance grade is fully recyclable through both mechanical and chemical methods, and suitable for creating reusable packaging structures—helping to reduce consumption and waste, and contributing to a more sustainable future for packaging. In this way, it aligns with our EverMinds commitment to accelerate the transition to a circular economy for plastics.