Global technology and specialty materials firm Celanese has introduced a new adhesive packing and thermal lamination solution, Ateva ExtruBond ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).
The various grades of new flexible packaging and thermal lamination polymer will enable manufacturers to package food, in addition to packaging lids and document lamination and gift cards.
Celanese EVA Polymers business global business development manager Stephanie Barden said: "Where manufacturing speed is critical, we've created a material that allows converters to run lines both faster and more efficiently to improve machine utilization and increase a converter's capacity.
"We formulated Ateva ExtruBond EVA to hit this sweet spot with a chemical makeup that provides a much stronger bond to substrates commonly used in packaging and lamination processes."
The company used a combination of unique polymer properties and regulatory knowledge to create a new polymer that is safe to package and preserve food, film or tubing.
The new polymer technology helps in increasing line speeds and improving adhesion during the extrusion coating process for a better reliable bond.
Celanese offers technical expertise, processing assistance and regulatory support for customers using the new material.
The services range from proof-of-concept throughout the product development process to commercialization.
The company will exhibit the Ateva ExtruBond EVA at TAPPI Place Conference for the flexible packaging industry in Fort Worth, Texas, which is being held from 11 to 14 this month.
