Bostik’s recyclable laminating adhesive for PE film tested by RecyClass
15 Dec 2020
The laminating adhesive ‘Bostik SF10M’ by Bostik can be recycled in a polyethylene (PE) film recycling stream, according to an analysis done by an independent laboratory. This innovative technology made of a solvent-free aromatic polyurethane-based adhesive is used to produce multilayer LDPE films.
Following the analysis carried out by Proplast and as per the RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PE films, RecyClass approved the laminating adhesive ‘Bostik SF10M’ as fully compatible with recycling. The laboratory analysis shows that the recyclates produced after the recycling process of this material may be used in high quality applications such as PE blown films with up to 25% of this material.
According to the laboratory results ‘Bostik SF10M’ technology conforms to the current European PE film recycling stream provided it is used under specific conditions. These include, among others [1], the limit on the use of ‘Bostik SF10M’ as the laminating adhesive, which must be limited to 1.6% of the total weight of the film. Another precondition is the presumption that the final density of the film does not exceed 1 g/cm3.
The results obtained from the testing contribute to the constructive developments within the design for recycling for PE films and to improving recycling rates of this stream.
[1] Download the Approval letter here: RecyClass Technology Approval Letter
About Bostik, an Arkema company
Bostik, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group and a global player in specialty adhesives for the construction, consumer and industrial markets, develops innovative and multifunctional sealing and bonding solutions that have been shaping our daily lives for over 130 years. With an annual sales of 2.1 billion euros in 2019 and a presence in more than 40 countries 6,000 employees, the company is committed to meeting the major ecological, energy and technological challenges through its innovations. It is focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence to meet the expectations of its customers and partners.
Contact: Cyrille.Billouard@bostik.com, www.bostik.com
About RecyClass
RecyClass is a comprehensive cross-industry initiative that works to advance plastic packaging recyclability and to establish a harmonized approach towards recycled content calculation and traceability in Europe. Activities within RecyClass include the development of Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and scientific testing of innovative materials which serve as the base for the Design for Recycling guidelines and the free online tool. RecyClass offers Recyclability Certifications and Recycled Content Traceability Certification for plastic packaging.
Contact: Alice.Wallon@plasticsrecyclers.eu, www.recyclass.eu