Hanwha TotalEnergies EVA E182L is a next-generation 18% ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer engineered for high-productivity extrusion coating of food packaging film, kraft paper, aluminium foil, and BOPP/PET film. Produced using Hanwha’s proprietary high-pressure tubular polymerization process, E182L is uniquely positioned with a melt index of 15 g/10 min, VA 18 wt%, density 0.940 g/cm³, tensile yield 130 kg/cm² (~12.7 MPa), elongation >600%, Vicat 56°C, melt temp 83°C, and brittleness < -70°C. E182L is the sweet spot between ultra-fast coating (E181L, MFI 25) and transparent film (E180L, MFI 2) - delivering superior flow control, rapid line speeds, outstanding optical clarity, low gel level, high adhesion strength, and well-balanced drawability. This makes E182L the preferred choice for converters seeking cost-effective, high-volume, and defect-free coating production across India’s food packaging, flexible packaging, and industrial film clusters.

Functional Features & Technical Authority

• Balanced MFI for Coating: MFI 15 enables high-speed extrusion coating with optimal control over coating thickness and uniformity - striking the perfect balance between productivity and precision.
• High Adhesion Strength: 18% VA content ensures robust bonding to BOPP, PET, kraft, and foil substrates, eliminating the need for separate tie-layer adhesives and enhancing laminate durability.
• Outstanding Optical Clarity: Proprietary tubular process delivers gel-free, transparent coatings - critical for consumer-facing food packaging and premium flexible packaging.
• Low Gel Level: Advanced polymerization minimizes gel formation, resulting in smooth, defect-free coating surfaces and reduced scrap rates.
• Well-Balanced Drawability: Stable film geometry, controlled neck-in, and consistent thickness - preventing wrinkles, edge waves, and coating variability, even at high line speeds.
• Cost-Effective Production: Rapid coating speeds and thin, uniform layers reduce material and energy costs per unit area, maximizing throughput for price-sensitive applications.
• Thermal & Mechanical Stability: Vicat 56°C, melt temp 83°C, and brittleness < -70°C ensure coatings perform reliably across temperature extremes and during downstream processing.

Applications

Hanwha E182L is engineered for high-speed, high-quality extrusion coating applications where clarity, adhesion, and productivity are essential.

Extrusion Coating for Food Packaging Film:

182L is the top choice for BOPP, PET, kraft paper, and aluminium foil coatings - delivering heat-sealable, food-safe layers for snacks, baked goods, and dried food packaging. Its MFI 15 allows thin, transparent, and defect-free coatings at competitive line speeds.

Flexible Packaging & Lamination:

Ideal for stand-up pouches, gusset bags, roll film laminates, and non-food flexible packaging (cosmetics, detergents, industrial goods). E182L’s adhesion and flexibility ensure strong, reliable laminates that withstand handling and processing stress.

Specialty & Technical Coating Films:

Used in agricultural films (greenhouse, mulch), technical films, and custom laminates where EVA coating provides moisture/UV protection, sealability, and multi-layer bonding.

Miscellaneous Extrusion & Industrial Applications:

Compatible with cable sheathing, adhesive layers, and industrial bonding where a balanced-flow, high-clarity EVA is required.

Key Application Highlights:

• BOPP/PET film coating for food and flexible packaging
• Kraft paper and foil lamination for food wraps and takeaway containers
• High-speed, defect-free coating for roll film laminates
• Agricultural/technical films and specialty laminates

Greenflex® ML50, produced by Versalis S.p.A. (ENI subsidiary, Italy), is a premium ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer designed for high-performance crosslinked foam applications. With 19% vinyl acetate, melt flow rate 2.5 g/10 min, density 0.941 g/cm³, Shore 89A/36D, and brittleness < -80°C, ML50 stands out for its exceptional elasticity, ultra-low temperature toughness, and reliable processability. Greenflex ML50 is engineered for injection moulding, compounding, and extrusion, excelling in foamed and crosslinked sheet production for footwear, toys, shock absorbers, and gaskets. Its superior softness, flexibility, and resilience make it the material of choice for Indian footwear manufacturers, toy makers, elastomeric product designers, and industrial cushioning converters seeking consistent, EU-compliant, branded EVA with traceable Italian pedigree.

Functional Features & Technical Authority

• High Vinyl Acetate Content (19% VA): Delivers outstanding softness, flexibility, and elasticity-superior to standard 18% VA EVAs for comfort and rebound.
• Optimized for Foam Compounding: MFR 2.5 g/10 min enables uniform dispersal of crosslinkers, blowing agents, fillers, and pigments, supporting stable, high-quality foam cell structure.
• Ultra-Low-Temperature Toughness: Brittleness < –80°C ensures foamed products remain flexible and resilient in winter, freezer storage, and harsh climates-outperforming standard EVA grades.
• Soft Yet Mechanically Robust: Shore D 36 (soft feel) and flexural modulus 40 MPa strike the ideal balance between comfort and structural integrity for soles, pads, and elastomeric components.
• Superior Elasticity & Shock Absorption: High elasticity and low compression set make ML50 perfect for cushioning, impact absorption, and vibration damping in demanding footwear and industrial applications.
• Easy Processing: Readily processable on standard injection moulding, compounding, and extrusion equipment-no special modifications needed.
• Premium Italian Quality: Produced by Versalis (ENI), ISO-certified, with traceable manufacturing and consistent global supply.
• Food Contact & Toy Safety Compliance: EU and FDA-compliant for food contact; non-toxic, suitable for toys and child-contact products (certificates available upon request).

Applications

Foamed & Crosslinked Shoe Soles:

Greenflex ML50 is the gold standard for athletic and casual shoe midsoles, insoles, and comfort soles-delivering unmatched softness, elasticity, and cold-weather resilience. Its 19% VA content and soft Shore D 36 rating ensure every step is cushioned, flexible, and durable, even in extreme climates.

Toys, Dolls & Soft Play Products:

ML50’s high elasticity and non-toxicity make it ideal for soft foam toy bodies, dolls, puzzle mats, and playroom products. Products remain squeezable and safe in winter or cold storage, meeting strict child-safety and toy compliance standards.

Shock Absorbers & Vibration Damping:

Engineered for vibration dampening pads, shock-absorbing layers, elastomeric gaskets, and industrial seals, ML50 combines tensile yield (4.5 MPa) and flexural modulus (40 MPa) for reliable energy absorption and long-term durability.

General EVA Foam & Industrial Compounding:

Used in foam sheets, blocks, custom elastomeric compounds, and as a modifier resin to boost flexibility and impact resistance in blends for technical and industrial products.

Key Application Highlights:

• Athletic/casual shoe midsoles, insoles, comfort soles
• Toys, dolls, puzzle mats, soft playroom products
• Shock absorbers, vibration pads, elastomeric gaskets/seals
• Industrial foam sheets, blocks, custom compounds

Sumitomo Chemical EVA H2201 is a specialty ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer engineered for foam moulding applications—delivering reliable performance in shoe soles, cushioning material, and thermal insulation. Manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan) using a proprietary autoclave process at Petro Rabigh (Saudi Arabia), H2201 stands out for its excellent processability, tough elasticity, low-temperature resilience, and built-in thermal stabiliser. With 18% vinyl acetate, MFI 2.5 g/10 min, density 0.919 g/cm³, tensile strength 20 MPa, elongation 800%, Shore D 38, Vicat 59°C, and melting point 86°C, H2201 is optimized for crosslinked foam shoe soles, cushioning pads, and insulation boards. Its lower density, autoclave process, and thermal stabiliser additive ensure consistent foam cell structure, reliable mechanical properties, and long-lasting performance across India’s footwear, foam, and insulation manufacturing clusters.

Functional Features & Technical Authority

• Autoclave-Process Consistency: Proprietary Sumitomo autoclave technology delivers uniform polymerization, resulting in consistent foam cell structure and performance batch after batch.
• Thermal-Stabilised: Built-in thermal stabiliser protects the resin during high-temperature foam processing, extends shelf life, and prevents yellowing or property loss in storage.
• Exceptional Elasticity: 800% elongation at break provides outstanding shock absorption, flexibility, and rebound—ideal for premium footwear and cushioning.
• Tough, Low-Temperature Resilience: Maintains flexibility, cushioning, and mechanical strength even in cold weather, winter use, or cold-storage environments.
• Excellent Processability: Flows readily during compounding, kneading, and crosslinking, supporting fine, uniform foam cell formation and easy integration of additives.
• Versatile Application Range: Suitable for shoe soles, cushioning, insulation, and custom foam products—adaptable to a wide variety of industrial and consumer needs.
• Japanese Quality & Traceability: Produced under strict Sumitomo oversight, ensuring global standards, traceability, and reliable, authorized Indian distribution.

Applications

Foam Shoe Soles & Footwear (Primary):

H2201 is the go-to EVA for foam shoe outsoles, midsoles, insoles, and comfort layers in athletic, casual, and comfort footwear. Its 800% elongation and Shore D 38 softness deliver excellent cushioning, rebound, and comfort, while its low-temperature resilience ensures performance in winter or cold storage.

Cushioning Material & Protective Padding:

Ideal for industrial and sports equipment pads, impact-absorbing materials, and comfort layers in exercise mats, seating, and protective wear. H2201’s elasticity and toughness mean pads compress and recover effectively, resisting permanent deformation.

Thermal Insulation Products:

Engineered for insulation sheets, boards, and heat/cold-resistant cushioning in buildings, industrial equipment, and logistics. Its low density, flexural modulus, and consistent foam structure provide reliable insulation and flexibility, even at low temperatures.

General EVA Foam & Industrial Applications:

Adaptable for custom foam formulations, general foam sheets, blocks, and specialized cushioning compounds—enabling tailored solutions for unique mechanical or thermal requirements.

Key Application Highlights:

• Crosslinked foam shoe soles, midsoles, insoles
• Cushioning pads, impact-absorbing products, comfort layers
• Insulation sheets, cold-storage boards, thermal barriers
• Custom foam compounds, industrial/consumer foam sheets

Hanwha EVA 1319 is an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer produced by Hanwha Solutions using a high-pressure autoclave process. Officially classified as a “Foam Molding Grade” with a melt index of 2.5 g/10 min and vinyl acetate content of 19 wt%, it is engineered for high-quality foam molding applications—especially shoes, sandals, and sponge. This grade stands out for its excellent foam molding property, strong mechanical performance, outstanding filler compatibility, and reliable elastic recovery, making it a trusted choice for footwear and foam converters across India.

Key Functional Properties

• Excellent foam molding property – Stable, uniform foaming for shoes, sandals, and sponge.
• Very good mechanical properties – High tensile strength and elongation for flexible, durable foam.
• Excellent loading property of various fillers – High tolerance for mineral fillers (CaCO₃, talc) without sacrificing processability.
• Good elastic property of sponge – Reliable rebound and recovery in mass-market foam.
• Regulatory: Complies for food-contact EVA copolymers.

Detailed Applications & Hierarchy

Foam Molding for Shoes & Sandals (Core Use)

• Compression-molded EVA sandals, slippers (Hawai, flip-flops, slides)
• Sports and casual shoe soles/midsoles (19% VA for softness and resilience)
• Colored foam sandals and seasonal shoes (pigmented compounds)
• Main manufacturing clusters: Haryana (Bahadurgarh, Faridabad), Delhi NCR, Tamil Nadu (Tiruppur), Gujarat, Maharashtra

Sponge & Foam Sheets

• EVA sponge sheets for packing, toys, craft foam, yoga mats, play mats, soft blocks, general cushioning
• 19% VA and 840% elongation deliver comfort and rebound for mass-market applications

EVA Compounds & Blends

• Blends with lower-VA EVA to tune softness and cost
• EVA/PE blends for higher stiffness in specialty profiles
• Base for colored compounds (fashion footwear, brand colors)
• Used by converters and compounders across India

General Consumer EVA Articles

• Soft grips, pads, bumpers, craft sheets, generic foam inserts for bags, equipment, and protective packaging