HENKEL: Hot-Melt Adhesive Based on Bio-Based Polyolefin Elastomer from Dow
The products are the result of a successful partnership with Dow, which developed the AFFINITY RE bio-based polyolefin elastomer that can effectively substitute fossil-based materials.
Henkel has launched Technomelt Supra ECO, a new range of hot-melt adhesives that reportedly delivers greater sustainability and lower CO2 emissions while maintaining the performance of the Supra range. The products are the result of a successful partnership with Dow, which developed the AFFINITY™ RE bio-based polyolefin elastomer that can effectively substitute fossil-based materials. The International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) process will guarantee traceable sourcing, so packaging manufacturers will have a dependable way to advance their sustainability goals.
Dow's AFFINITY RE is made with tall oil, a byproduct created by the paper-milling industry and ultimately sourced from sustainably managed forests, which enables the substitution of fossil fuel. As a result, Henkel's new ECO products deliver the same adhesion, set and open time, and heat resistance performance of the existing Technomelt Supra range while providing a sustainable and low-carbon alternative for consumer goods and packaging applications.