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SURLYN™ 1702
Provided by Dow
About
Ionomer developed to process polyethylene and ethylene copolymer type resins. It can be processed in conventional extrusion coating, sheet extrusion, blown film, cast film and coextrusion equipment. It is zinc ionomer of ethylene acid copolymer.
Benefits:
- Complies with FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.1330(a)
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About dow
Dow combines one of the broadest technology sets in the industry with asset integration, focused innovation and global scale to achieve profitable growth and become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Our portfolio of performance materials, industrial intermediates and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for our customers in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. We operate 113 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,000 people.
SURLYN™ 1702 – Surlyn Ionomer Resin for Extrusion Coating, Film Sealant & Flexible Packaging
SURLYN™ 1702 is a zinc-based Surlyn ionomer resin from Dow, developed for sealant and tie-layer applications in multi-layer flexible packaging structures. Compatible with extrusion coating, blown film, cast film, sheet extrusion, and coextrusion processes, it serves a broad range of end markets including food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, personal care packaging, and glass lid sealing. SURLYN™ 1702 delivers strong hot tack performance, low seal initiation temperatures, excellent foil adhesion, and reliable low-temperature toughness, making it a dependable choice for converters seeking robust sealing performance across complex film structures.