Henkel: Two RE series solvent-free two-component polyurethane adhesives enable flexible packaging recycling

Successfully creating sustainable and recyclable packaging starts at the design sta.

Guilherme Fernandes, Senior Manager Product Development, Henkel Packaging Adhesives, said: “It is extremely important to use certified adhesives according to recognized testing protocols, as recycled materials vary in processability and physical properti.

RE series expands portfolio of two RecyClass approved materials for flexible packaging

Henkel has now expanded the RE range with two new solvent-free, two-component polyurethane material combinatio.

"To achieve RecyClass certification, our innovative solvent-free adhesives have undergone extensive testing according to strict scientific protocols, confirming their suitability for packaging recycling processes," explains Guilherme Fernand.

Combining Sustainability and Efficiency

The latest addition to the RE series ensures improved package integrity due to its excellent adhesion to metallized substrat.

The two new RE products differ mainly in their scope of applicati.

Henkel is a partner in recyclable design

The key to designing sustainable packaging is to ensure that each component positively contributes to the who.

“Adhesives are more than just adhesives,” says Alexander Bockisch, Head of Market Strategy for Flexible Laminat.

As a brand owner, Henkel has both extensive know-how and where the demand .

Even with this comprehensive in-house industry expertise, Henkel places a high priority on cross-functional collaboration as critical to achieving meaningful resul.

“We can only achieve sustainability and a circular economy through collaboration across the packaging value cha.