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Plasticizers in food contact material and adhesives

Plasticizers increase flexibility and support processing for food contact packaging – but each plasticizer has unique properties and is subject to specific regulations. Learn the key details and find out about plasticizer-free adhesives from Henkel in this white paper.

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Everything you need to know about plasticizers and food packaging

Plasticizers are additives that can change the performance of food safe packaging. Adhesives sometimes contain these substances to boost the plasticity and workability of a material. But it’s important to choose them with awareness of the risk of migration into foodstuffs.

This white paper explains the different types of plasticizers and their respective characteristics, while also sharing expert insights into how they affect migration, human health, toxicity, recyclability and more.

On top of this, you can pick up the latest information about plasticizer-free adhesives for food contact materials that are empowering businesses in this industry to get ahead of strict regulations – and create safer, more sustainable packaging designs!

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Key insights from our white paper

The most common types of plasticizer in food contact materials.
How plasticizers affect migration into foodstuffs.
Relevant rules and regulations.
Advantages of innovative plasticizer-free adhesives for food contact materials.

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