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Grafted Orevac® Packaging Application: Sheets (Extrusion / Calandering)


 

Sheets are used in the manufacture of “compote” type pots, thermoformed trays, packaging for salads, fresh pasta, etc …


Depending on final application, key requirements will include:

 

 

High barrier to oxygen, gas or aromas
High barrier to water
Stiffness
High sealability or peel-seal ability
Resistance to radiation sterilisation or pasteurisation
Transparency

 

Grades: Orevac® 18910 – 18211  –  18390 – 18720 – 18729

 

  • Packaging used for food applications must be low odor to not disturb original taste of the product. Based on a consumer test results, Arkema is proud to offer one of the most “low odor” adhesive resins in the market: Orevac® 18390

 

Evaluation of odor just after opening of Thermoformed Trays*

 

 


 

OREVAC 18390

Based on LLDPE

Competitor Adhesive Based on Ethylene – Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

Competitor Adhesive Based on Ethylene – Methyl Acrylate Copolymer

Low intensity, sweet, nice

 

 

 

Sour, pungent

 

 

 

Solvent,

like glue

 

 

 

*Results based on a consumer test panel

 

  • With following structure and thickness:

PET / adhesive / EVOH / adhesive

 

 

More information

 Benefits & Features
 Key Points
 Water
 Success Story
 The new Orevac® for rigid packaging applications
 MSDS / SDS
 Consumer Goods