Ampacet DeNestur™, a new denesting additive masterbatch, is said to provide processing benefits for thermoformers and injection molders, faster line speeds and less waste for packagers and processors, and quick and easy single-serve food and beverage tray and cup separation for retail operators and consumers.

DeNestur imparts an easy-glide, anti-static, no-stick characteristic for improving molder/thermoformer production output efficiencies and material cost savings by eliminating buildup from the mold and machine surfaces. As the technology is built into DeNestur, no secondary top-coat application is necessary.

The result is friction reduction of up to 70% for PET, polyethylene, and polypropylene; from 25% to 50% lower force required for mold release and denesting; reduction in scratch depth of up to 50%; and improvement of 10% to 25% in packing density.

In packaging and processing operations, the denesting additive is said to help eliminate packaging machinery jamming, equipment damage, and material waste, resulting in higher line speed potential, better line speed consistency, and less downtime.

Ampacet also says its DeNestur helps to improve the brand experience at convenience store and foodservice outlets for consumers by providing easier container separation at point of service, and cuts material and labor costs for retail operators by eliminating container waste and in-store mess.

DeNestur additive masterbatch formulations can be used in conjunction with a white and black masterbatch and custom color formulations. It can also be used as a stand-alone additive for use with PP (product 40604), PE (product 10090), and PET (product 703853) resins. DeNestur is FDA-compliant, with no effect on color, clarity, or resin properties.