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The adhesive can withstand temperatures up to 134\u00b0C. Credit: Henkel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced a new solvent-free adhesive system, Loctite Liofol LA 7837\/LA 6265, designed for high-performance packaging applications, particularly in retort packaging for pet food.<\/p>\n

In addition to pet food packaging, Loctite Liofol LA 7837\/LA 6265 is applicable for ready meals, microwave products, and pharmaceutical packaging.<\/p>\n

The company said, this adhesive system prioritises food safety while ensuring reliable processing and contributing to a reduction in CO2 emissions by minimising material usage and eliminating the need for energy-intensive drying processes associated with solvent-based products.<\/p>\n

Loctite Liofol LA 7837\/LA 6265 is compatible with PET\/Alu\/CPP packaging and modern polyolefin structures.<\/p>\n

With a monomer content of less than 0.1% and no epoxy silane, the adhesive can withstand temperatures up to 134\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

Its lightweight application promotes increased production efficiency, and the absence of a drying step allows for curing at room temperature, further reducing material and energy consumption.<\/p>\n

The system is designed for safe processing at high machine speeds and under varying conditions, making it suitable for internationally standardised packaging processes.<\/p>\n

Henkel stated that transitioning to this solvent-free system is straightforward due to its high processing stability and compatibility with existing laminating machinery.<\/p>\n

Henkel flexible packaging market strategy manager Cagri Turkmen said: \u201cWith Loctite Liofol LA 7837\/LA 6265, we are further expanding our high-performance adhesive portfolio for retort applications, offering a solvent-free solution that provides both outstanding performance and increased sustainability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough this innovation, we are enabling our customers to fulfill current market requirements, reduce CO2<\/sub> emissions and benefit from economic advantages due to higher production efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n

In November this year, Henkel partnered with Celanese<\/a> to create water-based adhesives utilising materials derived from carbon capture.<\/p>\n

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