A special biaxially oriented polypropylene films film provides protection for cement bags

17-Aug-16

A special biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPP) film to provide protection for cement bags has been introduced by specialty films Cosmo Films. These could reduce the large amounts of product spoilage in the world's second largest cement producer. The special film is a 100% polyolefin structure designed to enhance protection to the contents inside by adding moisture barrier. The bag has good heat seal and hot tack properties, claims Cosmo Films, and strong machinability. These films can find application for laminating block bottom cement bags, which are made of woven PP material.

Cosmo Films CEO Pankaj Poddar said: “With only 15% of the cement being packed in block bottom bags, there is a huge potential in converting these bags into laminated ones and upgrading the traditional PP stitched bags as well. Laminated bags have already done well in Pakistan and Bangladesh and consumption is already on the rise in Indian market.”

In addition to usage in packing cement and other building materials, the laminated bags, which feature improved heat seal and hot tack properties, could be used to pack variety of staples including rice, flour, sugar etc; pet foods; fertilizers and chemicals.