Henkel is revolutionizing the world of food packaging with its latest innovation, the chlorine-free Loctite Liofol HS 1181. Designed to eliminate the need for multiple coatings, this universal heat seal solution provides improved safety and performance for food applications.
Traditionally, packaging manufacturers have had to rely on a range of different heat seal coatings to ensure optimal functionality and compliance. However, this approach adds significant costs and complexities to production, supply chains, and inventories. With the introduction of Loctite Liofol HS 1181, Henkel is simplifying the process by offering a single, ready-to-use solution that meets the highest safety standards.
This innovative heat seal coating is ideal for various food and drink industry applications, including plastic coffee capsules and peelable dairy lidding. It boasts strong sealing and hot tack properties for aluminum foil and polyester film, making it compatible with plastic substrates such as PS, PP, PET, PE, and PVC.
What sets Loctite Liofol HS 1181 apart is its ability to provide a peelable seal at low coating weights. Moreover, this solution is free of chlorine and epoxy, ensuring compliance with food contact regulations. It is approved for the manufacture of food packaging materials under FDA and EC provisions, providing reassurance for both manufacturers and consumers.
Davide Coppola, senior business development manager at Henkel, highlights the groundbreaking nature of this product: “Loctite Liofol HS 1181 demonstrates our commitment to innovation and our determination to break free from previous compromises. By offering a universal sealing solution, we empower manufacturers to minimize costs and complexities, while also delivering safer food packaging that consumers can trust. This truly is a universal solution.”
With the introduction of the chlorine-free Loctite Liofol HS 1181, Henkel is revolutionizing the way food packaging is handled. By providing a universal heat seal solution that eliminates the need for multiple coatings, this innovation simplifies the production process, reduces costs, and ensures the highest safety standards. With its compatibility with various plastic substrates and compliance with food contact regulations, this product is set to transform the food and drink industry. Henkel continues to lead the way in delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of manufacturers and consumers alike.
