2021 Annual and Sustainable Performance Report

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Packaging adhesives: AHEAD OF THE GAME FOR RECYCLABILITY

Across the huge market for packaging adhesives, the ease of recycling materials by sector (paper/cardboard, polyethylene, PET, etc.) is currently the decisive issue. Bostik is pursuing a proactive policy to minimize the number of materials and the use of additives or inks, without sacrificing the functional performance of its adhesives. And this has had considerable success in its solutions portfolio. It includes the first polyurethane glue for flexible polyethylene packaging to obtain Recyclass certification, and the first Plastic Sense‑certified adhesive for recycling resealable PET trays.

1. WIND TURBINE BLADES

Methacrylic adhesives are used to join the two parts that make up a blade.

2. PHOTOCURING ADHESIVES

Bostik owns a technology unique in the world in the family of UV curable adhesives.

3. PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES

Adhesives triggered by pressure - such as rolls of sticky tape - are used in industrial applications, especially in car interiors.

4. UV CURE-IN-PLACE GASKETING

Very popular in electronics, our liquid adhesives enable highly precise and perfectly sealed bonds.

5. PACKAGING GLUES

Bostik glues help to facilitate the recycling of polyethylene packaging (PET), paper and cardboard.