TPX-PP Laminated Molded Fiber Container — Dual-Ovenable Meal Container
This is a finished container, not a film: a molded plant-fiber base, a laminated TPX-PP food-contact layer, and a clear PET lid, shipped ready to fill. Its published plastic content is 10.75% — against 100% for a conventional PP container and 25.37% for a folded paper box with an inner plastic tray. It is fully dual-ovenable to 160°C in both microwave and conventional oven, leak-proof and oil-resistant with high-sauce ready meals, and the lid film peels cleanly off the fiber base so the two materials separate for recycling. The TPX food-contact layer meets 21 CFR 177.1520(c)3.3b and 21 CFR 178.2010, and finished containers have passed SGS migration and extraction testing. Manufactured in Nantou, Taiwan under ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP and GMP clean-room conditions.
Molded fiber container FAQ. 16 questions from foodservice brands and meal producers — product basics, plastic reduction and ESG, heat, leak and food safety, applications, comparisons and sourcing. Search them below, or jump straight to a topic.
What the container is
A finished, ready-to-fill foodservice container: a molded plant-fiber base, a laminated TPX-PP food-contact film, and a clear PET lid.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part No. | TPX-MFC |
| Tray material | Molded fiber |
| Food-contact layer | Laminated TPX-PP film |
| Lid material | Clear PET |
| Sizes and capacities | Multiple sizes — see current product catalog |
| Max. temperature resistance | Up to 160°C, fully dual-ovenable (microwave and conventional oven) |
| Plastic content | 10.75% |
| Food contact compliance | TPX meets 21 CFR 177.1520(c)3.3b and 21 CFR 178.2010; finished containers passed SGS migration and extraction testing |
The container is the finished form of the TPX-PP lamination film line. If you make your own containers and want to laminate the film onto your own fiber base, that page is the one you want.
Plastic content across three container formats
The figure Intlpak publishes for this container, set against the two formats it replaces.
| Conventional PP container | Folded paper box + inner plastic tray | TPX-PP laminated molded fiber | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic content | 100% | 25.37% | 10.75% |
| Heating | Microwave only (mostly) | Varies by component | Dual-ovenable to 160°C |
| Holds high-oil, high-sauce food | Yes | Inner tray does | Yes — leak-proof and oil-resistant |
| Separates for recycling | Single material | Components must be split by hand | Lid film peels cleanly off the fiber base |
| Compartments | Tool-dependent | Needs a separate insert | Integrated, mono-material |
10.75% is not a reduction claim against an average — it is the measured plastic content of this container, published alongside the two formats it is meant to replace.
Specifying and ordering the container
| Supply term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supplied as | A finished, ready-to-fill container with a clear PET lid. No lamination step on your side. |
| Sizes | Multiple sizes and capacities. Lid and tray dimensions and box quantities vary by size — see the current catalog. |
| Heating | Fully dual-ovenable: microwave and conventional oven, up to 160°C. |
| Food contact | TPX meets 21 CFR 177.1520(c)3.3b and 21 CFR 178.2010. Finished containers passed SGS migration and extraction testing. |
| Recycling | The lid film peels cleanly off the fiber base, so the two materials separate for rinsing and recycling. |
| Samples | Sample containers on request. |
| Manufacturing | Nantou, Taiwan. ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP and GMP clean-room production. |
| If you make your own containers | Buy the film instead — see the TPX-PP lamination film line at 35, 50 and 70 μm. |
| What to tell us | Meal format and portion size, number of compartments, oven or microwave only, and your monthly volume. |
FAQ
Product basics
What is the TPX-PP Laminated Molded Fiber Container?
It is a finished foodservice container — not a film — built from a molded plant-fiber tray laminated with a TPX-PP food-contact layer and closed with a clear PET lid. It keeps the full functionality of a conventional plastic tray (leak-proof, oil-resistant, oven-safe) while being roughly 90% fiber, so it cuts plastic use dramatically. Brands and caterers can adopt it directly, with no molded-fiber production line of their own.
How is it different from Intlpak's TPX-PP lamination films?
One is material, the other is the finished product. The TPX-PP lamination films (F4403, F4407, F4408) are sold to container converters to laminate onto fiber trays. TPX-MFC is the already-formed fiber tray with the lamination and a PET lid, ready to fill — for buyers who want the result without running their own fiber line.
What sizes and configurations are available?
TPX-MFC comes in multiple sizes and compartment configurations, with a clear PET lid. The current product catalog is the authoritative size list — it updates with production, so exact dimensions and case quantities are provided per catalog rather than fixed here. Send your portion sizes and volumes to Intlpak for the current specification sheet.
Plastic reduction & ESG
How much plastic does it actually save?
The container body is molded plant fiber, leaving plastic only in the thin food-contact film and the PET lid — bringing total plastic content to 10.75%, versus 100% for a conventional PP container (and 25.37% for a folded paper box with an inner plastic tray). That is a directly citable figure for ESG reporting that measures plastic by weight. Headline reduction versus a plastic tray is over 85%.
Is the container compostable or biodegradable?
The documented claims are plastic reduction (to ~10.75% plastic content) and recycle-readiness — the easy-peel lid film separates cleanly from the fiber base for rinsing and recycling. The fiber base is plant-derived, but Intlpak's published material describes plastic reduction and recyclability rather than a certified compostable/biodegradable standard. If you need a formal compostability certification for a claim, confirm scope with Intlpak before stating it.
How does it help with ESG and plastic regulations?
It lowers a brand's plastic-by-weight footprint and supports plastic-reduction and single-use-plastic (SUP) regulatory goals, giving foodservice and retail brands a lower-carbon, plastic-reduced alternative to rigid plastic trays without sacrificing oven capability or leak resistance. Confirm specific market regulation fit (e.g. EU SUP directive) with Intlpak for your program.
Heat, leak & food safety
Can it go in the oven and microwave — including the lid?
The fiber tray is heat-resistant to 160°C and fully dual-ovenable (microwave and conventional oven). The clear PET lid is a different material and is not designed to go into the oven — remove the lid or follow the pack marking before oven heating. Always validate with your actual heating programme (temperature, duration, food fat content) rather than applying the tray's rating to the whole assembly.
Will it leak or soften with oily, saucy food?
No — it is engineered leak-proof and oil-resistant. The TPX-PP food-contact layer and the container structure hold high-oil, high-sauce ready meals without softening, leaking, or losing structural integrity, and the surface is non-stick so rice and residues release cleanly. This is the main reason it can replace plastic trays for curries, sauces, and fried foods.
Is it food-safe and certified?
Yes. It is made under ISO 9001, GMP clean-room production, and ISO 22000 & HACCP certification. The TPX material complies with US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c)3.3b and 21 CFR 178.2010, and finished containers passed SGS migration and extraction testing (SGS Test Report No. HTF25A00088), verifiable on the SGS Safe 365 platform. The TPX food-contact layer specifically targets additive and microplastic migration under high heat and fat.
Applications & end uses
What is TPX-MFC used for?
Ready-to-eat and fresh convenience meals, frozen-to-oven entrees, and premium takeout, delivery, and catering. It suits high-fat dishes, curry rice, bento, pasta, fried foods, and light meals — anywhere a brand wants an oven-capable, leak-proof, plastic-reduced meal container.
Who is TPX-MFC for?
Foodservice operators, delivery and QSR brands, caterers, meal-prep and meal-kit services, and retail ready-meal programs — any brand wanting to cut plastic while keeping oven and leak performance. Because it's a finished container, no fiber-molding capability is required on the buyer's side.
Comparisons & alternatives
Molded fiber container vs conventional plastic tray?
TPX-MFC matches the plastic tray on leak-resistance, oil-resistance, and oven capability while cutting plastic content to ~10.75%. The plastic tray wins only on legacy tooling and cost familiarity; TPX-MFC wins decisively on plastic footprint and ESG positioning.
TPX-MFC vs a folded paper box with an inner plastic tray?
The folded-box-plus-tray approach still carries about 25.37% plastic and usually isn't oven-capable as a unit. TPX-MFC integrates the barrier into a single molded fiber body at 10.75% plastic and is dual-ovenable — fewer components, less plastic, more heat capability.
TPX-MFC vs CPET or aluminum trays?
CPET is oven-capable but 100% plastic; aluminum is oven-capable but not microwave-safe and has its own footprint. TPX-MFC is both microwave- and oven-safe and mostly fiber — the option when you want dual-heating and a low plastic footprint together.
Sourcing & ordering
Where does TPX-MFC come from, and how do I order?
It is produced by Intlpak alongside its sustainability-focused sister company, Green Intlpak. Contact Intlpak with your portion sizes, compartment needs, and estimated volumes for the current size range, samples, and pricing. MOQ and lead time are confirmed per project.
Can it be customized or private-labeled?
Sizes and compartment configurations are offered per catalog, and Intlpak supports OEM/ODM and private-label foodservice programs — discuss your dimensional requirements and branding with the team.
Looking for the full specification? See the Molded Fiber Container product page, or the general FAQ for questions that apply to every product.