Expancel FG
Regulation-approved microspheres for food packaging
Producing food packaging involves lots of rigorous safety tests. It's best to work with a partner whose microspheres meet regulations approved by authorities worldwide.
Expancel FG products have been given the green light by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) for use in agglomerated wine corks. It meets European regulation 10/2011 for plastic packaging and has been approved by the Germany's BfR food safety authority, for use in paper packaging. For any application that packages food and beverages, Expancel FG will enhance its safety and consistency. It's a popular ingredient in the production of agglomerated and synthetic wine corks, cap seals, coatings and packaging.
A mouthful of benefits of Expancel FG
Request a sample and speak to our experts on how best to use Expancel FG. Available as DU and Masterbatch.
| Variations of Expancel | Particle size(1) of Expancel MS | Temperature start(2) (°C) | Temperature maximum(2)(°C) | TMA-density(2) | Density(2)at 140°C | Safety Data Sheet |
| FG52 DU 80 * | 16–24 µm | 94–105°C | ≤ 25 [kg/m³] | SDS > | ||
| FG92 DU 120 | 28–38 µm | 122–132°C | 194–206°C | ≤ 14 [kg/m³] | SDS > |
| Variations of Expancel | Concentration of MS [%] | Carrier | Height of foaming [mm](3) | Bulk density [g/l] | Safety Data Sheet |
| FG92 MB 120 | 65 ± 1 | Copolymer of ethylene vinylacetate (EVA) | 90–140 (200°C) | 400–500 | SDS > |
(1)"Particle size of Expancel MS"
(2)"Thermomechanical analysis of Expancel MS"
(3)"Analytical Method QMS-56"
*Expancel FG52 DU 80 is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, FDA, for use in agglomerated cork.
Use the product within three years after production date, if unopened.
Not all grades available in all locations. Check local sales office for availability.
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