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Barrier Materials

Barrier materials

Barrier materials are impermeable structures that prevent the inflow or outflow of gases, flavor and aromas and keep out impurities and potential contaminants.

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High-quality KURALON™ fibers are based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and have been continually improved and adapted to customers’ requirements over the years. Since the launch of KURALON™, Kuraray has continued to develop unique high-performance fibers and materials. These are used in many industrial applications, ranging from construction and agriculture to automotive, aviation and aerospace.

  • Food packaging
  • Coatings for lids
  • Packaging for medical and pharmaceutical products
  • Packaging for cosmetics and personal hygiene products
  • Fuel Tank systems
  • Agricultural films and bottles
  • Building and Construction materials
  • Paper industry

EVAL™

Even a very thin layer of EVAL™ is a very effective barrier. This barrier resin can be processed in co-extrusion and co-injection processes or applied by lamination in mono or multilayers structures.

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EXCEVAL™ copolymer is easy to apply as an aqueous coating and is an excellent barrier to oxygen, grease and oil.

EXCEVAL™ copolymer is easy to apply as an aqueous coating and is an excellent barrier to oxygen, grease and oil. EXCEVAL™ is biodegradable and free from chlorine and solvents. 

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KURARAY POVAL™ polyvinyl alcohols can be used as a food packaging film.

KURARAY POVAL™ polyvinyl alcohols can be used as a food packaging film. It acts as a barrier to flavor and aroma and keeps food fresh for longer. KURARAY POVAL™ solutions are 100% biodegradable.

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PLANTIC™ thermoplastic starch comprises more than 80% renewable raw materials, is biodegradable, decomposes in water and is certified as home and industrial compostable.

PLANTIC™ thermoplastic starch comprises more than 80% renewable raw materials, is biodegradable, decomposes in water and is certified as home and industrial compostable. Laminated with other compostable materials, PLANTIC™ bio-polymer can be used to produce compostable packaging with excellent gas barrier properties.

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