EcoLamHighPlus
Recyclable mono PE laminate designed for recycling (H2R Prequalification letter and APR recognition) with high oxygen and water vapor barrier properties
EcoLamHighPlus is one of the products in the monopolymer EcoLam family based on PE. Ideal for replacement of non-recyclable multipolymer structures, also incorporating aluminum, where high water vapor and oxygen barriers are needed.
Advantages
- Mono-material
- Recyclable in the PE film stream
- Ideal for replacement of non-recyclable multipolymer structures, also incorporating aluminum
- Excellent barrier to oxygen and water vapor
- Effective barrier to MOSH/MOAH
- High optical clarity
- Available metallized / white and gloss / matt
- Printable by Rotogravure, Flexo
- Heat sealable (inside-inside and lap seal inside-outside)
- Enhanced thermal resistance of outer surface
Composition
- OPElayer
- Met barrier OPElayer
- PElayer
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Tech Specs
Structure
OPE / met barrier OPE / PE
Barrier properties
Excellent barrier to oxygen, water vapor and MOSH/MOAH
Printability
Printable by rotogravure and flexo
Lamination
Extrusion, solvent-based / solvent-free adhesive
Recyclability
Recyclable (Certificate by Institute Cyclos-HTP and Cipet) and Technology approved by Recyclass
Optical properties
High optical clarity, available in white, gloss or matt versions
Thermal resistance
Enhanced thermal resistance of outer surface
Sealing properties
Heat sealable (inside-inside). Lock seal or peel seal. Easy tear opening possible
Filling process
Hot fill, cold fill, ambient fill, aseptic, heat pasteurization
Technologies in use
Film Technology
Film based production technology
Product Safety
Brand protection to avoid counterfeiting.
Easy Open & Reclose
Consumer convenience – easy and intuitive opening & resealing.
High-end Graphics
Make your product stand out from the crowd.
FAQ
Because recyclers can achieve value from collecting, sorting and reprocessing PE film from household waste. The resulting PCR can be used in the production of blown PE film and used again for flexible applications.
Our oriented PE is a combination of carefully selected, high performance resins and specific processes. It is used in multilayer, but monomaterial, laminates. Each layer endows the material with the specific functional properties that the packaging application requires (barrier, rigidity, easy tear, peelability, etc.).
The outer surface of the laminate possesses enhanced thermal resistance and it is combined with a sealant layer that initiates the sealing at lower temperatures. Using both properties EcoLam is able to achieve a suitable operational window to perform well in the packing lines.
The different structures and grades included in the EcoLam family are tailored for a wide variety of formats: i.e. stand-up-pouches, pillow bags, 4-side-seal sachets, stickpacks, flowraps, bag-in-box, tubes, etc.
EcoLam as material can be claimed as recyclable. In fact, EcoLamHighPlus has been the first high barrier material to receive a technical approval from Recyclass within the LDPE-recycling stream. Packages made from EcoLam, EcoLamPlus and HighPlus can also be assessed by Recyclass methodology to determine the recyclability class ranking.
Types of oxygen-barrier packaging
Even if oxygen is one of the substances that is indispensable for life, at the same time, it is the highest contributor to spoilage of food. Due to its properties, oxygen creates a favorable environment for various microorganism to grow and multiply, and consequently, to accelerate the process of food degradation. A feasible solution can be flexible packaging, that due to its barrier properties doesn’t allow oxygen to reach the product, keeping the food products fresh and healthy.
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and vacuum packaging are two popular options that constrain oxygen permeating to food products and help at prolonging shelf life.
Either replacing oxygen with another gas that doesn’t sustain microorganism life (MAP) or removing oxygen partially or entirely (vacuum). Flexible packaging materials need to have a high protective barrier – a high-quality seal, that doesn’t allow oxygen to get inside the package.
Additional resources about barrier technology
Other factors than oxygen, such as temperature and humidity, should be taken into account when deciding on the flexible packaging specifications. It is essential to predict the conditions in which the food products will be transported, stored and exposed, to calculate the optimal moisture barrier properties of a packaging film.
How to prevent food spoilage
Every year, around 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted globally, which is around one third of the total food quantity.
This happens when food products that are good for consumption are not consumed, because of spoilage, bad storage or buying behavior. Among factors such as consumer education, standardized date labels, product sourcing and optimized supply chain, food packaging plays a crucial role in the fight of reducing food waste. One of the main causes of food waste is low quality packaging materials, that allow oxygen and moisture to permeate to the product. Mention should be made, that reducing packaging might not always be a preferred solution, as packaging serves as a barrier for environmental factors, such as oxygen, moisture and heat. In the end, the environmental impact should be taken in consideration. An equilibrium between reducing packaging used and reducing food waste should be achieved.
Constantia Flexibles offers a wide range of high barrier packaging films, tailored according to your needs. In addition to that, a more sustainable high barrier packaging solution is available - EcoLamHighPlus - a recyclable mono PE laminate with high barrier to oxygen and moisture. This barrier film solution is ideal for replacing multipolymer structures. It helps extending shelf life, while maintaining the quality of the food products.
