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EU Regulations: How to make your packaging PPWReady

With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the flexible packaging industry is undergoing major transformation, bringing both challenges and opportunities. In the shift toward fully recyclable laminated packaging, water-based adhesive solutions offer a fast track to safety and compliance - not just for today, but for the future.

Illustration comparing the life cycle of laminated packaging before and after the implementation of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The "before" side shows a linear process ending in disposal. The "after" side depicts a circular life cycle, where laminated packaging is collected, recycled, and reused, reflecting the goals of the PPWR to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

How to protect your license to operate: Tackling PAA in laminated packaging

What most people know: The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will require plastic packaging to be recyclable and to contain recycled materials by 2030. What few realize: Your packaging’s market viability could be at serious risk if harmful substances - such as primary aromatic amines (PAA) - are formed during the recycling process.

BASF is investing in its dispersion production sites to meet growing customer demand in EMEA

BASF is enhancing its dispersion plants in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Hamina, Finland, to meet growing demand in the EMEA region. These investments will increase capacity and flexibility, strengthening BASF's commitment to provide reliable, innovative solutions to customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Technical Information: Preservation of Polymer Dispersions

Covering the selection of biocides for preservation to proper handling and storage techniques, ensuring the stability and quality of water-based polymer dispersions throughout their shelf life. Whether you are involved in production, packaging, transportation, or storage of polymer dispersions, this information will help you maintain optimal microbiological quality and ensure the longevity of your products.

Acronal® 6335 – the universal dispersion for the joinery industry

Acronal® 6335 is a universal binder for wood coatings, which is suitable for primers, midcoats and topcoats, and for a wide range of applications, including transparent and opaque systems. This versatile dispersion allows various application methods like spray and dip, enabling paint manufacturers to streamline their material basket.