Food packaging using IFF emulsifiers for polymers

DANISCO® Emulsifiers for Polymers

Plant-Sourced & Bio-Based Additives for Polymers

Globally, consumers prioritize packaging attributes that align with their core values for food and drink purchases—namely, freshness, health, and value.

Source: Mintel Packaging trends 2025 – March

Simplify the creation of food-contact-approved polymers without restricted or potentially contested chemicals* with DANISCO® Emulsifiers for Polymers solutions. We believe in green chemistry and apply our food-grade expertise to offer food-packaging additives and bio-based plasticizers. They act as anti-fog, anti-static, mold injection release, anti-fouling, and/or coating agents, plasticizers, or pigment carrier systems.

*Local legislation to be confirmed

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Why Use DANISCO® Emulsifiers as Polymer Additives

Sustainable polymers

Sustainability

From sourcing to operations to solutions, our sites focus on producing emulsifiers responsibly throughout the whole process. As members of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palms (RSPO) and Round Table for Responsible Soy (RTRS), we use sustainably sourced vegetable oils to produce our emulsifiers. Our manufacturing sites are ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems certified, focusing on continuous environmental improvements. IFF proudly celebrates its fourth consecutive EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating in 2024, showcasing our unwavering commitment to environmental excellence.

Our emulsifiers can replace harmful chemicals in packaging while reducing food waste. A 3rd party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment is available upon request to assist in modeling how to drive down environmental impacts for specific SKUs.

Emulsifiers for Polymers

Safety & Quality

Consumers are more informed than ever, wanting to know their foods are free of unwanted substances and chemicals. All IFF emulsifiers for polymers are food-contact compliant and globally approved for use as indirect food ingredients. We hold certifications in BRCS food safety, Kosher, Halal, and ISO 9001.

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Efficiency & Effectiveness

Suitable for a variety of polymers, our broad portfolio is efficient across multiple applications, acting as agents for anti-fouling, anti-static, mold injection release, coating, anti-fogging, plasticizing, and pigment dispersion. They replace fossil-based additives effectively, achieving desired results even at low dosage levels.

Emulsifiers for Polymer Applications

Our emulsifiers have multiple functionalities to fit your needs.

Emulsifiers for Polymers

Polypropylene (PP)

Our emulsifier solutions can be used in injection moldings, sheets, and films that include Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and as a processing aid for anti-fouling. Our brands include DIMODAN® HP, HS, HR in different formats (liquid, powder, beads, and pellets), DIMODAN® HPL, and GRINDSTED® PS, AR, and PGE.

Emulsifiers for Polymers

Polyethylene (PE)

Used in sheets and films as anti-static and anti-fog, when processing as an anti-fouling additive, and in injection molding, our solutions include ranges of GRINDSTED® PGE and PS, DIMODAN® HP, HS, HR in different formats (liquid, powder, beads, and pellets), and DIMODAN® MO.

Emulsifiers for Polymers

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Bio-based plasticizer with superior performance when compared with chemical-based phthalates, GRINDSTED® SOFT-N-SAFE™ sets benchmark standards for ease of use and superior safety profile across a wide range of polymer matrices, including PVC for medical devices and synthetic leather.

Emulsifiers for Polymers

Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)

Serving as processing aid solutions offering multiple benefits, our range of DIMODAN® HR and HS, and GRINDSTED® PS brands act as an anti-static agent, and/or a cooling time enhancer.

Emulsifiers for Polymers

Polyester (PET)

GRINDSTED® SOFT-N-SAFE™ maintains good color retention and clarity, making it an effective carrier for liquid pigment formulations in various polymers, especially PET. It is food-contact compliant, with documented sustainability performance, and features a low viscosity for easy processing.

Learn How Food-Grade Expertise Drives Polymer Innovation

Discover how IFF leverages its deep emulsifier know-how to enhance bio-based plasticizers and packaging additives—delivering on sustainability and performance expectations.

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Meet our Experts

“At IFF, we provide food-grade, plant-sourced, and safe polymer additives with documented sustainability performance. Our bio-based solutions contribute to the reduction of fossil resource consumption and environmental waste, providing functionally equivalent, sustainable drop-in replacements for widely utilized fossil-derived polymer additives.”

Dr. Steffan Kristensen,
Polymeric Materials Manager
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We believe in green chemistry and apply our food-grade expertise to offer efficient and safe food-contact packaging additives and bio-based plasticizers, globally approved for use in polymers as indirect food ingredients

Philippe Dumont,
Channel Management Europe / Global Industrials
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