LOCTITE LIOFOL HS 2809-22 RE – a heat-sealable coating for primary and secondary packaging applications
When it comes to the overall recyclability of packaging, the choice of packaging substrates typically comes under discussion. As a leader in adhesives and coatings for the packaging industry, Henkel is working closely with its partners along the value chain to develop solutions that are both sustainable and functional.
Following the launch of its "designed for recycling" RE range, the portfolio has been expanded with LOCTITE LIOFOL HS 2809-22 RE. The innovative heat-seal coating opens up new and sustainable design possibilities by enabling the replacement of polyethylene (PE) with paper for primary and secondary packaging applications of both food and non-food.
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Enabling new and sustainable packaging designs
LOCTITE LIOFOL HS 2809-22 RE supports the transition from PE-based to recyclable paper-based packaging, thanks to its excellent compatibility (repulpability) with paper recycling.
Versatile solution for food and non-food applications
LOCTITE LIOFOL HS 2809-22 RE is suitable for a wide range of both food and non-food applications – from hygiene products to chocolate overwraps and tea bags, and even for industrial hardware pouches.
Excellent repulpability, sealability and flexibility of paper
The coating recyclability has been tested and received the best rating by independent and accredited institutes. It also provides good flexibility to paper substrates. In production, the coating maintains the highest levels of heat-seal strength even at high machine speeds. Its sealability to itself and against paper is excellent by maintaining low seal temperature initiation.
Sofidel, a leading global manufacturer of tissue paper, was looking for a more sustainable primary packaging for its toilet paper brand Regina by redesigning it and replacing the PE film with a paper wrap. The company turned to Henkel for a solution.
Working closely with converters, Henkel ran a series of tests applying LOCTITE LIOFOL HS 2809-22 RE on paper for Sofidel. The coatings matched all the requirements of Sofidel and are now used as the heat-seal grade for Sofidel's recyclable toilet paper packaging and considered for all new packaging developments in paper. Building on this success, Sofidel is expanding the use of this package to other European markets and for other products in its range.
Marco Iriti, research & development manager at Sofidel.
In order to bring sustainability a big step forwards, we cannot continue to do everything as we have done in the past. Because real and sustainable revolutions need change. That's why Henkel Packaging and Consumer Goods Adhesives is putting everything to the test: formulations, products, previous manufacturing methods, design processes, disposal solutions and materials.
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