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oil, waxes and liquids as well as high barriers ganically recycled in industrial or home compost
against oxygen and moisture while also acting as without generating persistent microplastics. De-
sealing layer. Processing is possible on existing pending on the grade, ecovio is available with
manufacturing equipment: the different ecovio bio-based content ranging up to 80 percent or
grades are suitable for extrusion coating, film or as certified biomass-balanced material.
sheet extrusion, as well as for lamination via ex-
trusion, adhesives or heat, all in mono- or multi- The new ecovio grades can be used to cre-
layer structures. ate barriers for a wide range of FMCG packag-
ing of different foodstuffs and other ingredients:
With the new portfolio even ultra-thin biaxially Pouches, sachets, trays or boxes can be manu-
stretched films are possible, opening up a new factured containing hot, cold, dry, solid, liquid or
range of home-compostable packaging: the fatty foods – from coffee, salty snacks, cereals,
food-contact approved ecovio provides good chocolate bars via ice cream, sauces, ketchup
mechanical and excellent optical properties in- and mayonnaise to meat, fish and cheese as well
cluding high transparency. as shampoo, body lotions and other personal
care products.
New flexibility for brand owners: flexible high-
barrier packaging goes home compostable A wide range of BASF’s solutions for the pack-
aging industry will be showcased at the Inter-
“With the new ecovio portfolio, we offer man- pack trade fair taking place from May 7–13 in
ufacturers of flexible packaging a modular ma- Düsseldorf, Germany. You can meet BASF’s bi-
terial toolbox that gives them greater design opolymers team at booth A44 in Hall 10.
freedom: They can adapt barrier performance,
processing technology and recycling possibili- About BASF’s Performance Materials division
ties to their specific application needs and sus-
tainability goals,” says Michael Bernhard Schick BASF’s Performance Materials division drives
from global business management Biopolymers the transformation of the plastics industry by
at BASF. “This supports converters and brand uniting sustainability with high performance.
owners in developing high-performing packag- Our materials expertise, deep industry know-
ing solutions while addressing end-of-life op- how, and broad product portfolio make us the
tions already in the product development phase. preferred partner for comprehensive solutions
We are happy to show visitors at the Interpack across the plastics lifecycle. With dedicated ma-
trade fair the many possibilities of how they can terial-focused teams, strong R&D power, and a
design high-barrier flexible packaging items with global production network close to our custom-
ecovio - and making them home compostable, ers, we deliver tailored offerings that meet re-
too: Real-life samples of established applications gional and industry-specific needs. Our products
for the different value chains plastic and paper enhance performance and efficiency in key sec-
are on display.” tors such as automotive, construction, consumer
goods, and industrial applications. Together with
Depending on the substrate and packaging de- our partners, we embark on #OurPlasticsJour-
sign, certified compostable ecovio supports ney towards a more circular and sustainable fu-
different end-of-life options. Paper- and board- ture. In 2025, the Performance Materials division
based packaging structures can be recycled via achieved global sales of € 6.4 billion.
established paper recycling streams with high Source - https://polymerupdate.com
fiber recovery; they can also be organically re-
cycled when soiled with food residues. Flexible
plastic packaging made of ecovio can be or-
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