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O-I: PET barrier material

The SurShield™ barrier from Owens-Illinois Plastics Group (Toledo, OH) is 35% to 45% more effective at preventing the permeation of carbon dioxide compared to previous barrier formulations, company says.

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Available for PET containers, barrier is ideal for beverage and brewing customers. The proprietary barrier is a good active and passive barrier for oxygen and carbon dioxide, company says.

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