Epotal^® was developed as a water-based adhesive specifically for film-to-film lamination and enables multilayer film composites that combine flexibility, durability, and sustainability — with good mechanical stability, printability, and light impermeability.

The Challenge:

Starting 2030, EU guidelines will require that all plastic packaging is designed for recycling. With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the flexible packaging industry is undergoing major transformation, bringing both challenges and opportunities.

The Solution:

In the shift toward fully recyclable laminated packaging, water-based adhesive solutions offer a fast track to safety and compliance - not just for today, but for the future. Besides the most important function of protecting food with the right packaging, we go one step further and ensure that our Epotal^® products enable more-sustainable end-of-life options.

Our Epotal^® range of water-based lamination adhesives prevents the formation of toxic byproducts such as primary aromatic amines (PAAs) during the recycling process, ensuring compliance, safety, and peace of mind across the entire value chain. 

A viable alternative at all performance levels, the Epotal^® product family stands out with innovative, dedicated products such as the 1C solution for medium-performance applications, home compostable adhesives and retort solutions that can even be used for digital printing processes and barrier products.