Application Description

In a new alternative to glass and multi-layer plastic bottles for ketchup packaging, Bynel® 4107 bonds LDPE to EVOH in co-extruded standup squeeze tubes.

Benefits Gained

Superior adhesion. Interlayer adhesion is particularly important in squeezable tubes. Bynel® 4107 achieves a stronger bond to LDPE and EVOH than competitive co-extrusion adhesives evaluated by the customer.

Processing productivity.

Technical support from DuPont.

Materials Selected and Why

Bynel® 4107 meets needs for strong interlayer bonds and high productivity in the tube coextrusion process.

Manufacturer

Direct Customer:

Filtrona Brasileira Ind. Com. Ltda., Sao Paulo, Brazil

End User:

Angelo Auricchio & Cia Ltda., Sao Paulo, Brazil

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