In Need of Water-Soluble Bags? Now’s a Great Time to Order!
September 12, 2024
Normally when we look for packaging materials, we don’t want something that will fall apart and empty all its contents when it gets wet. But in some cases, that is exactly what we need to make life better! With that in mind and the best season for manufacturing water-soluble film coming soon to Cortec® Advanced Films (CAF), now is a great time to revisit the benefits of EcoSol®!
EcoSol® is a water-soluble PVOH (polyvinyl alcohol) film that dissolves in water in a matter of minutes. It can be made into bags, pouches, and sachets of many different sizes to create an efficient delivery system for a wide range of products:
• Detergents
• Concrete additives
• Water treatment chemicals
• Agricultural treatments
• Bathing products
Packaging items like these in EcoSol® pouches allows precise dosing and avoids the messiness associated with trying to measure and apply powder products especially in windy conditions. EcoSol® is especially beneficial for packaging chemicals because it eliminates the need for direct handling. This same benefit extends to hospitals and care facilities when laundry bags are made out of EcoSol®, allowing workers to throw an entire bag of dirty laundry into the washing machine without touching the soiled linens.
Although EcoSol® is designed to break down in contact with water, it can be stored for two years if kept in dry conditions at room temperature in the original barrier bags. However, CAF’s favorite time to produce water-soluble film is during Minnesota winters, when the low humidity that has most people reaching for hand lotion makes it much easier to work with EcoSol® on the extrusion line.
Ideal EcoSol® production weather is already on its way, so now is a great time to evaluate your needs for the year ahead. Contact Cortec® to get started on your water-soluble packaging plan.
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