Henkel has introduced Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, a cold seal product tailored for use with barrier-coated paper packaging.
This development comes as packaging industries worldwide increasingly seek alternatives to plastic.
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is among the main regulatory drivers pushing companies to adopt recyclable packaging solutions.
Data from GlobalData show that more than 70% of consumers globally view recyclable packaging as either essential or desirable.
Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE is Henkel's first cold seal coating designed for application on barrier-coated paper, enabling manufacturers to produce recyclable packaging without the need for heat sealing.
The technology is applicable to snack and confectionery packaging, as well as uses such as collection cards and secondary packaging previously reliant on plastic.
The product is part of Henkel’s RE product range, which consists of adhesives and coatings formulated for compatibility with recycling processes.
According to Henkel, the sealant offers consistent adhesion across different paper weights and supports high-speed production lines.
Its properties are said to remain stable even under typical production variations, and its suitability for mechanical paper recycling has been confirmed by an independent certification institute.
For manufacturers in sectors such as snacks, ice cream and confectionery, the Cold Seal method allows sealing without thermal exposure.
Henkel Flexible Packaging market strategy manager Cagri Turkmen said: “With Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, Henkel delivers attested Cold Seal performance on barrier-coated paper and, consequently, packaging solutions that meet the requirements for a circular economy and the high demands for product safety and process stability.”
Earlier this month, Henkel agreed to acquire Netherlands-based Stahl Group for €2.1bn ($2.48bn) from French private equity company Wendel.
Stahl supplies speciality coatings for industries, including packaging, automotive, fashion, and lifestyle.
