# BP Polymers launches Kortrax BR barrier resin for HDPE containers

BP Polymers, LLC announced the launch of Kortrax BR, a new generation barrier resin for HDPE containers, developed over a year of R&D. The resin improves chemical permeability and oxygen transfer rates, is FDA, EU and USP 661 compliant, and includes an optical tracer for verification.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2026-11-04
- Where: Irvine, CA, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: Kortrax BR barrier resin, Baritainers HDPE containers
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [BP Polymers](https://endata.com/companies/15530.md)

## Sources

- [forpressrelease.com](https://www.forpressrelease.com/forpressrelease/498841/13/bp-polymers-introduces-kortrax-barrier-resin-for-hdpe-containers), 2026-11-04: "BP Polymers, LLC proudly announces the launch of Kortrax BR – the latest generation in barrier resins for HDPE containers."

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