GEMAPILEN® FK Series

Raffia & Thermoforming Applications

The GEMAPILEN® FK Series consists of 50% to 80% calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)–filled polypropylene masterbatches, offered as an off-the-shelf solution for PP raffia and thermoforming applications.

  • In raffia applications, it can be blended with PP at levels of up to 25%, depending on requirements.
  • In thermoforming applications, it can be blended with PP at up to 30%, depending on the sheet thickness.

Advantages

  • Reduces raw material costs
  • Acts as a natural antiblocking agent
  • Environmentally friendly 
  • Lowers energy consumption

Applications

  • Raffia applications
  • Thermoforming
  • Cups & plates
  • Extrusion sheets
  • Stationery (e.g., folders)

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Product Description Density Request Form
GEMAPILEN FK60 60% CaCO3 Filled PP 1.51
GEMAPILEN FK70 70% CaCO3 Filled PP 1.70
GEMAPILEN FK75 75% CaCO3 Filled PP 1.81
GEMAPILEN FK80 80% CaCO3 Filled PP 1.93

The products mentioned in the list above are reference products, therefore their MFI values are not specified. Products with many different features can be produced upon request.