Arkema expands Evasin EVOH polymer range

Arkema has expanded its product range of Evasin EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol) copolymers with two new grades containing 44% of ethylene. Arkema now offers a wide range of EVOH from 29% to 44% ethylene content that can be used for most barrier films applications.
 
The high level (44%) of ethylene brings excellent balance of barrier properties and processing stabilities. These grades can be processed by single-bubble or double-bubble blown film extrusion for heat shrink applications.
 
EVOH is a specialty copolymer with very high barrier properties to gas (oxygen, carbon dioxide), aromatics and hydrocarbons. These characteristics, together with excellent transparency and good processability, have made this the reference product among barrier polymers, in particular for multilayer food packaging, automotive fuel tank and heating pipe markets.