NOVA Chemicals introduces new SURPASS resins for tough, durable frozen food packaging

SURPASS resin grades IFs542-R for food packaging tubs and IFs730-R for lids provide a complete solution for the packaging of ice cream and other frozen foods that require superior impact resistance at extremely cold temperatures.

23/06/06 NOVA Chemicals Corporation today announced it has commercialized two new grades of SURPASS® polyethylene resins that are formulated for outstanding performance in demanding frozen food packaging applications. SURPASS resin grades IFs542-R for food packaging tubs and IFs730-R for lids provide a complete solution for the packaging of ice cream and other frozen foods that require superior impact resistance at extremely cold temperatures.

"Our newest SURPASS polyethylene resins enable significant advances in packaging for ice cream and other frozen foods," said Beth Eckenrode, Vice President, Advanced SCLAIRTECH Business for NOVA Chemicals. "We are pleased to offer converters and brand owners a specially formulated pair of SURPASS resin grades that provide substantial productivity gains during processing and unmatched durability in challenging frozen food applications."

SURPASS IFs542-R and IFs730-R resins are manufactured with NOVA Chemicals’ Advanced SCLAIRTECH™ technology utilizing a proprietary single-site catalyst. This catalyst system produces resins that deliver significant processing advantages, including faster cycle times and energy savings due to lower processing temperatures. SURPASS resins for frozen food applications also offer opportunities for brand enhancement through design flexibility, industry-leading organoleptics, and increased toughness.

SURPASS resin grades IFs542-R, engineered for frozen food tubs, and IFs730-R, designed for lids, are currently available to customers in sample or commercial quantities. The new SURPASS resin grades are the latest additions to NOVA Chemicals’ suite of Performance Products for food packaging, which also includes DYLARK® FG, Foamable DYLARK® FG, ZYLAR® EX and SURPASS® resins.

NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. Our employees develop and manufacture materials for customers worldwide that produce consumer, industrial and packaging products. We work with a commitment to Responsible Care® to ensure effective health, safety, security and environmental stewardship. Company shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges as NCX.