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Stretch bonnets better recycled

16 October 2024

TotalEnergies has added a new type of polyethylene with low linear density (VLLDPE) to its portfolio. The new grade ‘Advanced Supertough 12AST05’ is intended to improve the mechanical properties of films and at the same time promote the recyclability of stretch bonnet applications.

With ‘Advanced Supertough 12AST05’, TotalEnergies is launching a new polyethylene grade that is designed to optimise the recyclability of packaging and reduce production costs. It impresses with its high mechanical performance and improved sealing properties. The polyethylene grade is characterised by a very low linear density, which makes it particularly suitable for film applications. Thanks to its good mechanical and optical properties and improved sealing behaviour, Advanced Supertough 12AST05 is said to support the recyclability of stretch bonnets and flexible packaging.

According to TotalEnergies, this VLLDPE grade can be used in formulations aimed at replacing ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) to ensure better recyclability. Olivier Greiner, Vice President, Polymers Europe & Orient at TotalEnergies, emphasises:

‘This new grade demonstrates our innovative strength in helping our customers to increase the recyclability of their packaging.’

The new grade also reduces production costs by lowering the sealing temperature by two degrees, as fewer plastomers are required in the sealing layer.

Source: Packaging-Journal