Henkel has expanded its barrier and heat seal coatings designed for paper packaging, in response to growing demand for alternatives to plastic packaging.

The additions are intended to improve the performance of paper-based packs and support ‘design for recycling’ efforts.

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Henkel Adhesive Technologies is expanding its portfolio of water-based barrier and heat seal coatings for paper-based ...

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Henkel Adhesive Technologies is adding water-based barrier and heat seal coatings to its paper coatings portfolio, intending ...

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