PolyOne TPE in food service application

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PolyOne TPE in food service application
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

McHenry, IL - PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers announced that the JonesZylon company is using a high-performance GLS TPE to produce safer food service items for correctional institutions. PolyOne worked closely with JonesZylon and its molder, Controlled Molding, to formulate a material that met exacting requirements. Designers were searching for a cost-effective alternative to silicone that would provide flexibility, addressing security drawbacks of existing rigid plastic service items, which can be fashioned into weapons. They also needed a grade that would meet the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for fatty food contact, provide an ideal balance of properties and could be custom colored. JonesZylon used the custom PolyOne material to create its own material, called Max-flex, which is used for three-compartment serving trays with clear lids and other serving items. Temperature resistance is rated from -40 degrees to 300 degrees F. The launch of serving products made from Max-flex was extremely successful, according to JonesZylon, and sales continue to grow. -