ExxonMobil introduces foamable Achieve Advanced PP

ExxonMobil has introduced new foamable Achieve Advanced PP6302E1, an easily and affordably processed sustainable solution for high volume applications, including food and beverage packaging, industrial packaging, building products, and automotive parts. This new high melt strength (HMS) grade claims to improve product stiffness by up to 30%, compared to standard HMS PP foam, for significant cost reduction opportunities. Texas headquartered ExxonMobil is one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies. The company holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is one of the largest refiners and marketers of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. The company has offices in India in Bengaluru, Mumbai and the national capital region. “Historically, foam applications have been dominated by amorphous polymers such as PS, PU and PVC. Foamed PP is a relatively recent advancement having been introduced only about 20 years ago, but it never gained much commercial traction,” said Olivier Lorge, global market development manager – Polypropylene, Vistamaxx and Adhesions Business, ExxonMobil. “Customers can now challenge reality and rethink what’s possible…

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