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Rising CO₂ emissions, stricter regulations and increased consumer expectations has led to bio-based materials and low temperature adhesives becoming the ideal choice for sustainable packaging. Henkel Adhesive Technologies has combined both technologies with the new Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool. 

Combining 49% directly bio-based raw materials with 30% ISSC-certified mass-balanced material, Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool is a bio-based product for folding cartons, trays and wraparound packaging at a processing temperature that is up to 40°C lower than application temperature, allowing for lower energy consumption, as well as a reduced risk to burns and reduced exposure to vapours and volatile substances. 

With the Supra Cool range, Henkel offers a portfolio of hot melts that lead to lower energy consumption thanks to reduced application temperatures. While the Supra Eco range uses bio-based materials for a more sustainable packaging design, by combining both technologies in the latest development, users can optimise the sustainability of packaging at two points in the value chain – raw materials and processing. 

Like many non bio-based adhesives in the Henkel portfolio, the adhesive is compatible with the paper recycling process and is certified by Institut cyclos-HTP, which has developed a scientifically based catalogue of requirements and assessments for testing and verifying the recyclability of packaging and goods. 

“With Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool, we are addressing several trends and challenges in the packaging industry,” highlights Nele Gering, sustainability manager Europe at Henkel Consumer Goods Adhesives. “Increasing regulations and consumer preferences for sustainable packaging practices and materials are putting pressure on companies to innovate in the area of sustainable packaging design. Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool is particularly suited to responsible companies by reducing CO₂ emissions, improving process efficiency and is fully compatible with the paper recycling process.”