As a leading supplier of adhesives and coatings for packaging applications,
Following last year's launch of the RE range which is 'designed for recycling', the company has since expanded the line-up to include both hot- and cold-sealable coatings for paper. Those products are certified as paper-recycling compatible and allow a whole new range of packaging designs.
Sustainability is one of the most important factors when it comes to packaging of goods across the board. The first step when designing packaging in a recycling-friendly way that is also compatible with a circular economy starts by ensuring adhesives and coatings can accommodate alternative materials like paper for various food and nonfood applications. 'The main purpose of packaging is protection - and this is still what underpins our strategy. The scope also includes developing adhesives and coatings that help improve recyclability and allow new packaging designs,' explains
One range of paper coatings, many applications
The coatings seal to both paper and themselves and break new ground in terms of repulpability, food safety and paper flexibility. Their production performance, meanwhile, raises the bar even higher, given the ability to maintain consistent sealing properties, even at high machine speeds. 'We worked closely with our partners to design solutions that would be both recyclable and meet industry performance requirements' explains
Loctite Liofol HS 2809-22 RE is a versatile coating covering a large variety of applications - from hygiene products and tea bags to industrial hardware pouches and chocolate overwraps. Loctite Liofol CS 22-422 RE also covers applications such as collection cards, cereal bars, biscuit packaging, frozen foods and ice-cream. Both innovations provide excellent block resistance for better release in the reel, while eliminating the need for release lacquer and are compatible with all types of ink. Repulpability verified by independent institutes reaffirms how ideal this product is for paper recycling.
When recyclability alongside high-level performance is considered, both products are a natural fit for
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