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SURLYN™ Ionomers
SURLYN™ Ionomers: Clarity, durability & sealing power
SURLYN™ Ionomer Resins enhance packaging, consumer, and industrial applications with clarity, strength, and exceptional sealing. Featuring high stiffness, abrasion, and puncture resistance, they improve both protection and aesthetics.
Engineered for exceptional hot tack strength and seal integrity, SURLYN™ Ionomers perform across a wide range of processing conditions. They are a good choice for heat-seal layers, capping films, meat and cheese packaging, perfume caps, and shrink bag applications, where reliable sealing and visual appeal are critical.
Make the shift to SURLYN™ Ionomers for sustainable, high-performance materials that don't compromise on strength or efficiency.
High-Performance SURLYN™ Ionomers
SURLYN™ Ionomers offer clarity, durability, and exceptional sealing for packaging, consumer, and industrial applications. A great choice for heat seals, meat & cheese packaging, perfume caps, shrink bags, and more. Explore bio-based and circular SURLYN™ Ionomer options for sustainable performance.
Why choose SURLYN™ Ionomers for your applications
SURLYN™ Ionomers offer exceptional clarity, high stiffness, and excellent abrasion resistance, coupled with exceptional sealing properties, making them a great choice for demanding packaging and industrial applications.
SURLYN™ Ionomers are engineered for versatility, excelling in packaging, consumer, and industrial applications like heat seals, meat & cheese packaging, and more, offering exceptional performance across various industries.
SURLYN™ CIR Ionomers promote sustainability with circularity, while SURLYN™ REN Ionomers reduces carbon footprints, helping companies address environmental goals without compromising performance.
Designed for lightweighting and recyclability, SURLYN™ Ionomers offer excellent durability and efficiency, enhancing product aesthetics while supporting sustainability initiatives.
SURLYN™ Ionomers for packaging solutions
SURLYN™ Ionomers offer hard to find clarity, strength, and sealing properties for the packaging industry. A good choice for applications such as heat seals, shrink bags, meat & cheese packaging, and perfume caps, SURLYN™ Ionomers ensure exceptional performance with high stiffness, abrasion resistance, and excellent hot tack properties. Choose SURLYN™ Ionomers for sustainable, bio-based options that offer both high-end aesthetics and environmental benefits without compromising functionality.
Meat & Cheese Packaging
SURLYN™ Ionomers are a good choice for Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP), thermoforming, and barrier shrink bags, offering excellent seal strength, durability, and protection for fresh meat and cheese products. Improve shelf life and maintain product integrity.
Processed Food Packaging
SURLYN™ Ionomers offer exceptional sealing for HFFS (e.g., FlowPack), VFFS (e.g., cereal liners, paper cans), and other sachets and pouches, including SUPs. Enhance packaging durability, maintain freshness, and improve product presentation.
Medical & Pharma Packaging
SURLYN™ Ionomers offer excellent barrier properties for pharma sachets and thermoforming packaging, ensuring protection and safety for sensitive medical and pharmaceutical products.
Cosmetic Packaging
SURLYN™ Ionomers offer clarity and durability for packaging high-end cosmetics such as perfume caps, ensuring premium aesthetics and secure sealing for luxury fragrances.
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SURLYN™ Ionomers for infrastructure solutions
SURLYN™ Ionomers offer hard to find durability and performance for infrastructure applications. Offering exceptional sealing, resistance to abrasion, and high stiffness, SURLYN™ Ionomers are a good choice for use in protective coatings, cable insulation, and other critical infrastructure components. With bio-based and circular options, these materials contribute to sustainable infrastructure solutions without compromising on performance or longevity.
Protective Surfaces
SURLYN™ Ionomers enhance protective surfaces with high stiffness, durability, and resistance to abrasion. These materials offer exceptional performance in coatings and surface treatments for long-lasting protection across various applications.
Luxury Vinyl Flooring
SURLYN™ Ionomers improve both luxury vinyl flooring and wood composites by enhancing abrasion resistance, durability, and aesthetic appeal. A good choice for high-end flooring solutions, these materials offer long-lasting performance while contributing to sustainable designs.
SURLYN™ Ionomers for high-performance footwear
SURLYN™ Ionomers offer an exceptional balance of stiffness and toughness, making them the preferred choice for footwear components. With excellent durability, they endure over 150,000 flexes without cracking, ensuring long-lasting performance. SURLYN™ Ionomers are lightweight, comfortable, and chemically resistant, maintaining its properties despite exposure to sweat and daily stains. Versatile in processing and designed for recyclability, it aligns with sustainability goals while enhancing both comfort and mobility in footwear design.
Golf Balls
SURLYN™ Ionomers are a game-changer in the golf ball industry, offering exceptional durability, scuff resistance, and a customizable feel. Whether stiff or soft, SURLYN™ Ionomers enhance ball control and spin rates while ensuring low-temperature cracking resistance. Perfect for varied conditions, SURLYN™ Ionomers ensure long-lasting performance and easy processing for manufacturers.
Footwear
SURLYN™ Ionomers are a good choice for footwear materials, offering high stiffness, toughness, and chemical resistance. It ensures stability and comfort, preventing deformation and reducing injury risk. Lightweight, durable, and adaptable to the human heel, it enhances both performance and comfort in footwear.
Pet Food Packaging
SURLYN™ Ionomers are also used in pet food packaging, offering exceptional protection against moisture and contaminants while maintaining the integrity and freshness of the product. These materials ensure reliable, sustainable packaging options for pet food brands.
Circular Material Solutions for Luxury Goods
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Frequently Asked Questions
SURLYN™ Ionomers are a high-performance ionomer resin known for its durability, toughness, and excellent sealing properties. It offers high clarity, resistance to abrasion and punctures, and versatile processing options for various applications in packaging, consumer goods, and industrial products.
SURLYN™ Ionomers are not directly recyclable with polyethylene. However, it can be processed and recycled within certain specialized streams that support its distinct properties, contributing to circularity in sustainable solutions.
SURLYN™ Ionomers are used in packaging applications like heat seals, meat & cheese packaging, and shrink bags. Its excellent sealing capabilities and durability make it a good choice for preserving product quality, enhancing aesthetics, and improving performance across different types of packaging films.
SURLYN™ Ionomers are used for cosmetic packaging due to its durability, clarity, and ability to support high-quality designs. It also allows design for recycling options, making it a great choice for eco-conscious beauty brands aiming for sustainable packaging solutions.
SURLYN™ Ionomers enhance golf ball durability, resilience, and scuff resistance, helping balls withstand harsh conditions. It also offers customizable feel options, improving control and spin rates, and resists cracking in low temperatures, making it a great choice for all weather conditions.
Manufacturers can access processing guidelines for SURLYN™ Ionomers on Dow’s official website or through product-specific documentation that provides detailed instructions for molding, extrusion, and other processing techniques.
Let’s discuss how SURLYN™ Ionomers can help your application needs.