FOUR of Sun Chemical’s SunLam solvent-free adhesives have been approved by RecyClass for European flexible polyethylene (PE) recycling streams.
RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused on advancing plastic packaging recyclability in Europe. Developed by Plastics Recyclers Europe, the platform provides design-for-recycling guidelines, protocols for recyclability testing, and certification schemes that promote circularity.
Sun Chemical said its approvals are increasingly seen as a key benchmark for validating packaging technologies against European recycling requirements.
The four approved adhesives are:
- SunLam ZA-1000/ZB301 – a solvent-free ultra-low monomer (ULM) laminating adhesive for general and medium performance packaging. Fully compatible with PE flexibles recycling.
- SunLam XP-3288/HA-601 – a solvent-free ULM laminating adhesive with gas barrier properties. Fully compatible with coloured PE flexibles recycling and limited compatibility with natural PE flexibles recycling.
- SunLam QA8000/QB-800 – a solvent-free ULM laminating adhesive for medium to high performance packaging. Fully compatible with PE flexibles recycling.
- SunLam NS-2033/HA-376 – a solvent-free laminating adhesive for general performance packaging. Fully compatible with PE flexibles recycling.
Sun Chemical added that all four adhesives meet the RecyClass Design for Recycling Guidelines when used under specified testing conditions.
Nicolas Bétin, director of product strategy EMEA, packaging inks & materials, said, “Sun Chemical is excited to add these solutions to our extensive lamination adhesives portfolio. We continue to focus our efforts to ensure our customers have access to solutions that not only perform effectively but also meet stringent compliance requirements while supporting their sustainability goals.”
