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With the introduction of NX ™ UltraClear series, transparency in sheet extrusion and thermoforming is no longer limited to PET and PS. NX ™ UltraClear has been designed specifically to provide a step change in optical properties of polypropylene (PP) sheet and thermoformed parts. PP clarified with NX ™ UltraClear enables the substitution of more expensive, less functional and less sustainable materials. NX ™ UltraClear with Millad ® NX ™ 8000 Milliken ® NX ™ UltraClear Polypropylene has the lowest density, allowing the lowest weight 18% weight reduction *15% cost reduction 1 kg PET = 57 trays 1 kg PP = 70 trays NX ™ UltraClear Polypropylene is cost efficient PET NX ™ UltraClear PP PS NX ™ UltraClear PP NX ™ UltraClear PP Benefits • Clarity • Lowest density • Lowest weight • Lower carbon footprint • Heat resistance • Easy seal, easy peel • Impact resistance • Cost efficient * Costs reduction calculated for this case study and based on price comparison NX ™ UltraClear PP sheet versus Oriented PS sheet.
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With the introduction of NX™ UltraClear series, transparency in sheet extrusion and thermoforming is no longer limited to PET and PS. NX™ UltraClear has been designed specifically to provide a step change in optical properties of polypropylene (PP) sheet and thermoformed parts. PP clarified with NX™ UltraClear enables the substitution of more expensive, less functional and less sustainable materials.
NX™ UltraClearwith Millad® NX™ 8000
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NX™ UltraClear Polypropylene has the lowest density, allowing the lowest weight
18%weightreduction
*15%costreduction
1 kg PET = 57 trays 1 kg PP = 70 trays
NX™ UltraClear Polypropylene is
cost efficient
PET NX™ UltraClear PP
PS NX™ UltraClear PP
NX™ UltraClear PP Benefits• Clarity• Lowest density• Lowest weight• Lower carbon footprint• Heat resistance• Easy seal, easy peel• Impact resistance• Cost efficient
* Costs reduction calculated for this case study and based on price comparison NX™ UltraClear PP sheet versus Oriented PS sheet.
NX™ UltraClear needs to be directly fed into the extruder together with the PP resin. The suggested loading range is between 0.5% and 4.5% and can be tuned depending on the targeted transparency. Please contact Milliken for recommendations for optimal results.
Processing guidelines
Applications in sheet extrusion and thermoformingCups | Trays | Clamshells | Containers | Pots | Foldable packaging | Lids
NX™ UltraClearwith Millad® NX™ 8000
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