Cap Liner

This sealing material is fitted inside bottle and container caps. With its excellent elasticity and sealing performance, it helps preserve the freshness of the contents while preventing leakage and contamination by foreign matter. Combining excellent chemical and heat resistance, it is widely used in applications for food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, and is designed to help maintain product quality even after opening. Tefabloc™ TPS has a long track record and extensive expertise in these applications, enabling us to offer the most suitable material solutions.

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Tefabloc™ TPS

FEATURE

1.Moldability

2. Airtightness

3.Food contact compliance

Q&A

Q1 Do all grades of Tefabloc™ TPS meet food contact compliance?

No. Not all grades of Tefabloc™ TPS are suitable for food contact applications.

For food contact applications, we offer the “Food-Grade Series,” which is designed to comply with the Food Sanitation Act; it is necessary to select the appropriate grade based on the specific application.

Q2: Which Tefabloc™ TPS series is suitable for cap liners?

For cap liner applications, the "MJ series," which meets Food contact compliance, is suitable.

The MJ Series consists of injection molding grades designed for food contact applications and intended to support food contact compliance.

Q3: Is it possible to inquire about and receive responses regarding compliance with regulations in various countries?

Yes, it is possible.

We can provide information and respond to inquiries regarding compliance with various food contact material regulations around the world, including the Positive List System under Japan's Food Sanitation Act, U.S. FDA regulations, EU Regulation No. 10/2011 (PIM), and China's GB standards. We can guide you on the applicable compliance status according to your intended use and target country.

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The above information is based on the latest available information as of the date of creation and may be revised in the future based on new information.

Furthermore, this information is provided as general technical information and reference material, and we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content.

Product performance and characteristics may vary depending on usage conditions, processing conditions, etc. The final decision regarding applicability and design is the customer's responsibility.

We will check the regulations of each country regarding the export of chemical products and then respond whether or not we can provide them. Please be sure to include information such as the exporting country.

Depending on the product, we may suggest a different grade or may not be able to provide the product at all.

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