KRAIBURG TPE caters to compounds that are cost-effective, safe, and versatile for tableware applications. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) can achieve various design requirements. TPEs can be shaped into any conceivable design; have an appealing look and feel; and are available in various customized colors.
Food-contact Safety in Tableware Products
Food-contact safety may often be overlooked when buying tableware products. With KRAIBURG TPE’s
THERMOLAST® K TPE series, safety is assured. It complies with global benchmarks for food-safety such as the EU Directive 10/2011, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, and the EN71/3 European safety standard.
Furthermore, the THERMOLAST® K TPE series is free from heavy metal, phthalates, allergen, and halogen, ensuring a non-toxicity factor for applications. Additionally, it can be processed through injection molding and extrusion, allowing for versatility in design.
Smooth Surface and Comfortable Grip
KRAIBURG TPE’s FC/AD/PS series of compounds render a smooth surface and comfortable grip for tableware and home catering items, such as grips for serving trays, cutlery handles, kitchen utensil handles, pepper grinders, bottle grips, food graters, and others.
This series also has good adhesion with polar thermoplastics such as PC, ABS, PC/ABS, PET, PETG and PS; and wide hardness ranges from 30-90 Shore A, catering to use in a variety of applications.
For an enhanced visual appeal of tableware that helps to set the mood by complementing visual aspects, the FC/AP series comes in natural and translucent colors for flexible coloration options.
Aside from possessing good adhesion with PP, the FC/AP series has a wide range of hardness 30-90 Shore A. Furthermore, the FC/AP series has good mechanical properties and a non-sticky, tacky surface for use in possible applications such as food lids, hot plate holder, salad bowls and others.
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