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SABIC launches dedicated resins SONGWON introduces new ink

for crossed-linked foaming binders and adhesives

ABIC is adding to its portfolio with two new dedicated ONGWON introduced its expanding range of ink
SLDPE grades for the cross-linked foaming process – Sbinders and adhesives at ProPak. SONGWON
SABIC® LDPE HP0722NDF and SABIC® LDPE HP2022 NDF, showcased its latest high-performance products and
which will be available globally.“SABIC’s new resins are solutions.“Our presence at ProPak demonstrates
specifically designed and beneficial for cross-linked SONGWON’s commitment to the packaging industry,”
foaming processes. Together with our partners we have emphasizes Kyuyeol Lee, Leader Business Unit TPP.
created innovative recipe designs of our new grades “We are innovating continuously in the packaging
field, leveraging our many years of industry knowledge
with additional value due to improved foam quality and
increased process efficiency,” said Douwe van der Meer,
Engineer, Market Development & Technical Support.
“These new solutions can enable better surface quality and
smaller cell-size, with potentially improved mechanical
properties due to their improved reactivity; we have
conducted several customer trials in Asia which have
indeed confirmed this,” added Kai Chek Kuan Engineer,
Market Development & Technical Support.
The improved reactivity of SABIC® LDPE HP0722NDF and
SABIC® LDPE HP2022NDF to cross-linking can result in more and manufacturing experience to develop, produce
efficient processing, with shorter cycle times or faster line and market a broad range of high-performance
speeds, typically leading to a more competitive product polyurethane ink binders and laminating adhesives.
and added value “We all face many global challenges due Our customized solutions for flexible packaging are
to an ever-growing population and increasingly limited designed to give manufacturers of plastic film for
resources. Foaming is key to help solving these challenges, packaging competitive edge and help them meet their
by pushing industries to invest in solutions that are both end-use requirements.”Highlights at the show were
sustainable and cost-efficient, with enhanced material launched products.
HI-THANE™ A-9135T and HI-THANE™ A-9107T that are
aliphatic, solvent-based polyurethane ink binders
suitable for both gravure and flexographic printing inks.
“They confer excellent bonding strength to various
plastic films and their high heat resistance makes
them particularly suitable for retort applications such
as retort pouches, which are typically made from a
laminate of flexible plastic and metal foil and suitable
for instant curry meals and field rations, for example,”
says Hyeonsik Bae, Technical Service TPP. “With their
strong anti-blocking properties, they are formulated to
prevent film layers from sticking to one another. This
properties.” said Frank de Vries, SABIC’s Global Foam & can ultimately boost productivity.”HI-THANE™ A-7332
Lightweight Leader. “These two new LDPE grades for the is a solvent-free polyurethane laminating adhesive with
cross-link foaming process are the latest examples from high bonding strength on various plastic films. “This
SABIC of such innovative solutions developed together general performance adhesive has exceptionally good
with our customers and value chain partners“, concluded wetting properties, which play a key role in helping film
Frank de Vries. laminate manufacturers to reduce coating weights and
film lamination costs,” explains Hyeonsik Bae.

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