December 2013 Spray 39 which incorporates recent advancements in PET technology, together with Petapak’s latest collar technology. It involves an inbuilt safety mechanism of a six point seal, helping to guarantee no compromise between the valve and bottle, even under the most extreme of conditions. Petapak will be undertaking its inaugural launch of its PET aerosol technology in Mexico and South America by Quarter 3 of 2014, followed by launches in North America, Europe and Asia by Quarters 3–4 of 2014. To summarize, Petapak technology can be differentiated from past PET aerosol containers, according to the company, by several key identifiers, such as the utilization of a standard 1" internally crimped valve; performance equivalent to tin plate and aluminum containers; minimal change to current aerosol filling lines; inbuilt safety mechanism ensuring the integrity of the bottle and the valve under extreme conditions and guaranteeing a 100% seal between the valve and the bottle. Petapak technology replicates the current metal aerosol can’s sealing point between the valve and the bottle in that the valve is attached to the bottle using the same process as that of the metal aerosol can, thus creating the same proven functionality that has been used successfully for the last 75 years, said Petapak. Petapak Aerosol International Corp. has dedicated the past 14 years exclusively to developing a PET aerosol container capable of delivering high performance and ensuring maximum safety in its technology. According to the company, Petapak can now offer a viable alternative to the market in its PET aerosol technology with its performance and safety comparable to that of the metal aerosol can currently being utilized in the market today. The APPE Way PET packaging specialist APPE has launched a plastic aerosol that it claims provides a lower cost alternative. The new pack, called “SprayPET,” is suitable for a variety of personal care and home care products, such as creams, shaving gels, sun tan lotions, hair care products, polishes and surface cleaners. APPE is headquartered in Wrexham, UK and has manufacturing facilities in the UK, Germany, Poland, France, Spain, Belgium, Morocco, Turkey and Greece. APPE designs and manufactures PET preforms, bottles and containers for a variety of end markets, including food, drinks, personal care and household products. It is one of the European leaders in the recycling of PET containers and one of the largest producers of food grade rPET resin. According to APPE, the 335ml SprayPET aerosol offers a lightweight construction, helping to ensure a lower total cost of ownership, as well as delivering a lower carbon footprint of up to 65% (calculated using the Bilan Carbon method). The container is recyclable and alternative pack sizes are due to be released in the near future. SprayPET can be delivered in white or transparent PET, with printing and sleeving options available. The material’s design flexibility means a variety of different shapes and styles can be APPE SprayPET created to enhance brand image and offer effective product differentiation on-shelf. SprayPET offers enhanced durability and will not dent or rust, according to Kinza Sutton, APPE Marketing Manager. There are no corrosion issues, as APPE matches the PET to a product’s formula to help prevent corrosion. SprayPET can be specified with any standard actuator and APPE is working with Plasticum to provide these. A 57mm gel actuator is currently available and the range will be extended with both foam actuators and spray caps, tailored to the specific dispensing requirements of different product applications. SprayPET is filled through the top with only minor modifications to filling lines. It has an external crimp and requires a charge, explained Sutton. SprayPET is recommended for use only with compressed gases and low-flammable gases such as nitrogen. It can handle pressure to 8 bar. While Sutton Photo: FoodBevTV leakage and stress cracking are problems with plastic aerosols, APPE has solved these problems by developing a special formula PET that can also be formulated with a barrier for light-sensitive products, said the company. APPE allowed that SprayPET passed all FEA regulatory and safety tests and is food-approved. “We believe SprayPET offers a real alternative for manufacturers seeking a unique branding opportunity for their products, thanks to its practical, cost and sustainability benefits combined with the potential for eye-catching designs,” commented APPE Business Development Director Mike Hanratty. “APPE’s strong history and experience in designing and manufacturing PET rigid packaging has brought the challenging concept of a plastic aerosol that performs to the stringent standards required to reality.” SPRAY
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