{"id":40217,"date":"2020-12-03T15:07:20","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T14:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=40217"},"modified":"2020-12-03T15:07:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T14:07:20","slug":"compostable-paper-laminate-for-food-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/kompostierbares-papierlaminat-fuer-lebensmittel-verpackungen\/","title":{"rendered":"Compostable paper laminate for food packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"

BASF and the Swedish packaging manufacturer BillerudKorsn\u00e4s have jointly developed a paper laminate for flexible packaging that can be disposed of in domestic compost.<\/p>\n

The multilayer film is made up of three components: the paper ConFlex Silk<\/strong> from BillerudKorsn\u00e4s, a sealing layer made from the certified home-compostable and partially bio-based biopolymer ecovio<\/strong> BASF and its water-based adhesive Epotal Eco 3675 X<\/strong>, which bonds the film to the paper. Because all components of the multilayer laminate are approved for food contact. <\/strong>It can therefore be used to produce packaging with customised barrier properties, e.g. for biscuits, ice cream, muesli bars and dairy products. It is also suitable for wrapping fish, meat and cheese, which are available fresh from the supermarket counter.<\/p>\n

All components are Home compostable according to official European certification systems<\/strong>. The laminate contains a high proportion of renewable raw materials and expands the recycling options for multi-layer flexible packaging as it is biologically recyclable.<\/p>

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Paper laminate with the same properties as standard packaging<\/h2>\n

The new solution shows the same performance characteristics as standard multilayer packaging.<\/strong> It is puncture-resistant and offers good printability and excellent heat-sealing properties. The film can be processed on standard packaging machines.<\/p>\n

\u201eWe wanted to develop a paper-based laminate with good heat-sealing properties, using only certified home-compostable components. There is a major trend in society to switch from plastic to paper packaging, which is also supported by legislation in some countries. In addition, the flexible multilayer films currently available are difficult to recycle, but the technical need still exists. With BillerudKorsn\u00e4s, we have found the ideal partner to develop a home compostable paper-based solution with more packaging recycling opportunities while maintaining the technical performance characteristics of conventional laminates.\u201c Amir Pourirani<\/strong>, Head of Global Marketing for Biopolymers at BASF.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In accordance with the objectives of the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy<\/em> The aim is for all plastic packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2030. \u201eWith BASF's certified home compostable biopolymer and adhesive, we have found the ideal components to take the next step towards a further sustainable solution for flexible packaging in our portfolio,\u201c says Markus Saari<\/strong>, Our joint development is aimed at a paper-based and compostable material, to replace conventional laminates for food packaging<\/strong>, The new packaging has the same hygiene and barrier requirements, the necessary strength and many design options as conventional packaging, but with the decisive additional advantage of home compostability.\u201c<\/p>\n

Certified kraft paper<\/h2>\n

The Swedish packaging company<\/a> produces the sealable laminate using a wet lamination process. The outer layer consists of ConFlex Silk kraft paper from BillerudKorsn\u00e4s, which is certified according to OK Compost Home by T\u00dcV Austria<\/strong> is. With a weight of 60g\/m\u00b2, the paper has good printability and high strength. It is based on a blend of 100 per cent primary fibres. The inner sealing layer of the flexible packaging consists of a blown film of a special ecovio grade from BASF, which also bears the OK Compost Home certificate from T\u00dcV Austria.<\/p>\n

The film is suitable for mono and co-extrusion and is easy to seal. The sealing layer is applied to the paper layer using the water-based dispersion adhesive Epotal Eco3675X from BASF. The adhesive is certified by DIN Certco as home compostable in accordance with DIN EN 13432 (based on the NF T 51-800 test). Like other adhesives, it can be processed on standard laminating systems and offers excellent adhesive properties in combination with various biodegradable substrates.<\/p>\n

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