Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH) Resin E171A Overview

Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer EVOH E171A

EVOH E171A is an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resin developed by Kuraray Co., Ltd., designed for applications requiring extremely high gas barrier performance, and is ideal for multilayer food packaging, medical containers, and industrial barrier films.

Kuraray EVAL™ EVOH E171A Advantages

Excellent oxygen barrier properties - Extending the shelf life of food and medicine

EVOH E171A can effectively block oxygen and carbon dioxide, extend the shelf life of food and medicine, maintain their freshness, help companies reduce waste and improve product quality.

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If you need higher antioxidant performance, EVOH E105A may be a suitable choice, which is particularly outstanding in gas barrier performance and is particularly suitable for food stored for a long time.

Similarly, our PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) pellets also provide excellent heat resistance, suitable for packaging applications in high temperature environments.

Excellent mechanical properties - ensure stable and durable packaging

EVOH E171A has a tensile strength of up to 35 MPa and a flexural modulus of 4800 MPa, which ensures the structural integrity of multi-layer packaging and ensures that the product is not easily damaged during transportation and storage.

Recommended matching materials:

If stronger compression resistance is required, PP (polypropylene) granules are also a good choice for more complex packaging designs and high-load applications.

Stable processing performance - improve production efficiency

The material has a melt index of 1.7 cm³/10min (190°C), providing smooth extrusion, coextrusion and blow molding performance.

Further optimization:

If you have high transparency requirements during processing, PET (polyethylene terephthalate) can be used together with EVOH materials to provide better transparency and chemical resistance.

Kuraray EVAL™ EVOH E171A Applications

Food packaging

Vacuum bags: used for packaging fresh food, meat, and seafood, greatly extending the shelf life of the product.

Sterilization bags: suitable for heat-treated foods, which can effectively block oxygen and prevent food oxidation.

Thermoformed trays: widely used in packaging of fruits, vegetables, cooked food, etc. to prevent contamination and deterioration.

Related application expansion:

We also provide a series of high-transparency packaging materials, such as APET (UV-resistant PET), which is suitable for transparently packaged products, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, to ensure that the packaging shows the high quality of the products.

Medical and pharmaceutical packaging

Aseptic medicine bottles: The excellent gas barrier properties of EVOH E171A ensure that the drugs are protected from oxidation and effectively extend the shelf life of the drugs.

Inhalers: Packaging used to precisely control the release of drugs to ensure the stability and safety of drugs.

Industry expansion:

If you are looking for stronger chemical resistance and solvent resistance, our POM (polyoxymethylene) series of materials can provide excellent solutions for the packaging of medical devices and precision equipment.

Industrial packaging film

Automotive fuel system film: used for fuel tank and fuel pipeline films, providing extremely high barrier properties to ensure that fuel does not leak.

Agricultural film: In agricultural product packaging, it effectively prevents oxygen penetration and extends the storage period of agricultural products.

Successful Cases: Performance of EVOH E171A in Practical Applications

Case 1: Successful Application of Food Packaging

"We use EVOH E171A in food packaging, which provides excellent oxygen barrier effect and extends the shelf life of the product. Especially in our vacuum packaging bags and sterilization bags, the performance of EVOH E171A exceeds expectations." - Customer A (Global Food Manufacturer)

Case 2: Trusted Choice in Medical Packaging

"We choose EVOH E171A as a pharmaceutical packaging material. Its gas barrier ability ensures the stability of the drug, and its processing performance is very good, which is suitable for our large-scale production." - Customer B (Pharmaceutical Company)

Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol EVOH Datasheet

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Comparison with other EVOH resins

EVOH E171A VS EVOH E105A

Gas barrier performance: EVOH E171A has a slightly higher gas barrier ability than EVOH E105A, and is suitable for applications with higher gas isolation requirements.

Thermal stability: EVOH E171A offers a higher melting point (165°C), which is suitable for higher temperature applications.

Mechanical strength: EVOH E171A has higher tensile strength (35 MPa) and flexural modulus (4800 MPa), and performs better under mechanical load.

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