Thanks to its superior gas barrier properties, EVAL™ resin is used as a functional barrier in food packaging applications. Keeping oxygen out, an EVAL™ layer preserves the flavor and the quality of the food. Even in cases where the food is more stable or specially treated, such as juices or baby formula, EVAL™ barrier properties are used to protect and preserve sensitive vitamin content.

Protecting the environment

Reduction in package materials: The advantage of the excellent gas barrier properties of EVAL™ resins means that smaller quantities of raw materials (e.g. plastic) can be used without any loss of performance or protection. As a result, the packaging is lighter in weight and does not contain chemicals that cause harm to the environment. Moreover, used packages containing EVAL™ can be recovered and recycled.

Reducing fuel emissions: By including an EVAL™ layer in automotive plastic fuel tanks, a highly effective barrier against fuel vapor permeation is achieved. This enables plastic fuel tanks to meet the most stringent international emission standards. The same is true for EVAL™ layers in plastic fuel tanks for small engines. Many automobile manufacturers have already changed from steel fuel tanks to lighter, more ecological multilayer plastic fuel tanks containing an EVAL™ barrier layer. Plastic fuel tanks are safe and lighter in weight than steel, which results in a much better fuel economy.

Safeguarding the home

EVAL™ is widely used for under-floor heating systems in domestic and commercial buildings. Its barrier properties prevent oxygen from dissolving into the circulating hot water and thereby corroding the metal parts in the heating element. Multilayer pipes containing an internal protective barrier layer of EVAL™ meet the strict building standards and provide a flexible and easy to install alternative to metal pipes.

Resisting industrial chemicals

EVAL™ resins resist oils and chemical agents, making them particularly suitable for packaging organic solvents, agricultural pesticides and all kinds of oils while keeping all the advantages of plastics. As a result, plastic containers with an EVAL™ layer allow for the safe handling of solvents and other chemical substances while protecting their integrity.

FDA Compliance and European Regulatory Compliance

EVAL™ resins may be used in applications involving direct food contact as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration regulations, 21 CFR, Section 177.1360.

EVAL™ resins may be used for indirect food contact as outlined in 21 CFR, Section 175.105.

EVAL™ resins comply with food additive regulations covering material used for the packaging of foods sterilized under retort conditions.

EVAL™ resins meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Ministry of Agriculture for use in contact with meat and poultry products.

EVAL™ resins also comply with the strict hygienic regulations of many European countries and with the EC Directive for food packaging.

For more specific information, contact your EVAL™ sales representative.