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!
EcoSol by Cortec Advanced Films (CAF) 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.
