EcoLam
The first of three barrier degrees in the EcoLam family.
Application areas
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Filling processes
Hot fill
Cold fill
Ambient fill
Aseptic
Heat pasteurisation
Dairy
Cheese
Milk products
Ice cream & frozen yogurt
Butter wrap
HPC
Detergent
Liquid soap
Food
Salt
Sugar
Confectionery
Top 3 reasons on why
you should use EcoLam
EcoLam is one of the products in the monopolymer EcoLam Family based on PE. Due to EcoLam’s special structure it has many advantages that are demanded in a modern world.
- Mono-PE laminate applicable in a broad variety of packaging applications
- Fully recyclable
- Feel good factor to the consumer from purchasing a recyclable packaging product
Sustainability
of EcoLam
The recycling path of PE is well-established and there is and end-market for the recyclate (PCR)
Certified by Cyclos HTP (Institute European Certification for Recyclability) and CIPET (Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology India)
Approximately 32% carbon footprint reduction (OPE 20 vs. PET 12)
Fully recyclable due to mono-material structure
Technical Details
of EcoLam
Structure: oPE/PE
Barrier properties: Good barrier to water vapor
WVTR (38 ºC, 90% RH) < 6 [g/(m²·day)]
Printability: Printable by rotogravure, flexo, digital; Reverse and Face-side
Lamination: Extrusion, solvent-based / solvent-free adhesive
Recyclability: Recyclable
Optical properties: High optical clarity, excellent transparency and available in white and gloss or matt versions
Thermal resistance: Enhanced thermal resistance of outer surfacer, one side heat sealable (low temperature)
Comparison
of EcoLam Family
EcoLam |
EcoLamPlus |
EcoLamHighPlus |
|
| Structure | oPE/PE | Barrier oPE/PE |
oPE/met barrier oPE/PE |
| Barrier | Good barrier to water vapor | High barrier to oxygen and water vapor, effective barrier to MOSH/MOAH | Excellent barrier to oxygen and water vapor, effective barrier to MOSH/MOAH |
| OTR (23 ºC, 75 % RH) | Less than 5000 | <2 | <0.05 |
| WVTR (38 ºC, 90% RH) | <6 | <6 | <0.2 |
| Recyclability | Recyclable | Recyclable | Recyclable |
| Thermal resistance | Enhanced thermal resistance of outer surface | Enhanced thermal resistance of outer surface | Enhanced thermal resistance of outer surface |
| Printability | Rotogravure, Flexo, Digital; Reverse and Face-side | Rotogravure, Flexo, Digital; Reverse and Face-side | Flexo, Digital; Reverse and Face-side |
| Optical properties | Transparent / White and Gloss / Matt | Transparent / White and Gloss / Matt | Metallized / White and Gloss / Matt |
| Product Details | View here | View here | View here |
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