At the NPE2006 U.S. International Plastics Fair held in Chicago last year, DAK Americas introduced a new grade of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containing a new UV blocking technology. This new material, Laser+UV, is specifically used in food and beverage packaging applications where it incorporates a UV absorber and ClearShield UV UV absorber manufactured by the manufacturer, Milliken. As a result, Laser+UV can extend the shelf life of the product, as well as protect the contents from ultraviolet light that can reduce taste, color, and vitamin content.

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