Trinseo’s high-solids acrylic waterborne emulsion can enhance performance, efficiency, and sustainability for food-contact applications.
Trinseo, a leading specialty materials solutions provider headquartered in Wayne, PA, has announced the launch of Ligos A 9200, an innovative acrylic waterborne adhesive specifically engineered for the dry lamination of flexible packaging structures intended for food contact.
Ligos A 9200 is adept at bonding a variety of substrates, including paper, polyolefins, polyvinylidene chloride-coated materials, metalized films, as well as polyamide and polyester films. The unique polymer formulation of this emulsion provides exceptional initial shear and bond strength, making it an indispensable solution for film converters in the flexible packaging industry. With a high solids content of 62%, Ligos A 9200 facilitates faster lamination speeds and ensures efficient drying processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency. The emulsion also supports rapid slitting in post-lamination activities, further contributing to productivity gains.
In line with growing sustainability goals, Ligos A 9200 has received certification for recyclability from Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS), an independent research institute of the German paper industry. According to the CEPI Recyclability Laboratory Test Method, Version 2, PTS’s testing confirms that over 99% of the paper fibers in structures utilizing this new adhesive are effectively recovered in standard mill recycling processes.
Trinseo’s Ligos A 9200 represents a significant advancement in adhesives for food-safe flexible packaging, blending high performance with sustainability—a crucial consideration in today’s packaging landscape..
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