Hanwha EVA 1316 is a premium 19% ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer resin manufactured by Hanwha Solutions (South Korea) using Dow autoclave high-pressure polymerization. As the lowest melt index foam-grade in Hanwha’s lineup (MFI 1.8), it’s engineered for applications demanding superior melt control, precise dimensional accuracy, and premium mechanical properties. The 19% VA content ensures outstanding elasticity and foaming, while the ultra-low MFI enables tight process control for films, technical molding, and complex components. Additive-free, FDA/REACH compliant, and batch-to-batch consistent, EVA 1316 is trusted by India’s footwear, film, and technical molding sectors for both premium and high-volume applications. Pan-India availability, batch traceability, and 24/7 technical support from JITSY. 

Detailed Applications & Hierarchy 

Foam Shoes & Soles (55% Market Share)

• Compression/injection molded EVA soles, athletic midsoles, slippers, sandals, soft-touch shoe components 
• Enables superior melt control, dimensional accuracy, and premium cushioning 
• Used by premium and high-volume footwear brands across all Indian manufacturing clusters 

Soft-Touch Films & Extrusion Coating (20% Market Share) 

• Soft-touch films, extrusion coating for packaging, protective films, flexible film sheets, blow film
• Low MFI delivers precise thickness, clarity, and dimensional stability for converters in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi NCR 

Injection Molding & Technical Parts (15% Market Share) 

• Precision technical parts, soft-touch grips, connectors, consumer enclosures, appliance covers
• Ultra-low MFI supports tight tolerances, complex geometries, and premium surface finish 

Sponge & Foam Sheets (7% Market Share)

• EVA sponge blocks, foam sheets, sports/yoga mats, equipment padding, anti-fatigue mats
• Consistent foam expansion, tight density control, and long-term durability 

Hot-Melt Adhesive & Specialty Compounds (3% Market Share) 

• Custom adhesive formulations, specialty compounds, technical blends
• Additive-free, ultra-low MFI for precise melt control in high-performance applications.

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

Dow-Mitsui EVA Evaflex 460 is an ethylene‑vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer resin from Dow-Mitsui’s Evaflex family, engineered for demanding industrial applications including flexible packaging films, extrusion, molding, compounding, adhesives, sealants, and wax blends. With 18% vinyl acetate, a melt index of 2.5 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg), and density of 0.941 g/cm³, Dow-Mitsui EVA Evaflex 460 balances flexibility, toughness, and processability for use in multilayer films, hot-melt adhesives, cable compounds, and molded parts. Supplied as natural granules with BHT antioxidant stabilization, it is trusted by Indian converters for reliability and consistent global quality.

Polymer Structure & Key Properties 

• Polymer Type: Ethylene‑vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA)
• Vinyl Acetate (VA): 18% by weight
• Melt Index: 2.5 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
• Density: 0.941 g/cm³
• Melting Point: ~88 °C
• Vicat Softening Point: ~64 °C
• Hardness: ~90 Shore A / 39 Shore D
• Brittleness Temperature: ≤ -100 °C
• Stabilizer: BHT antioxidant 

Dow-Mitsui EVA Evaflex 460’s structure gives it excellent toughness, flexibility at low temperatures, and reliable sealability. It is compatible with waxes, tackifiers, and other polymers for custom blending in adhesives or compounds. 

Functional Performance

• Toughness: High tensile and impact strength
• Flexibility: Maintains softness at subzero temperatures
• Sealability: Low seal initiation temperature, strong hot-tack for films
• Adhesion: Works as a tie-layer in coextruded films
• Compounding: Enables hot-melt adhesives, wax blends, cable compounds 

Applications & Hierarchy

Industrial & Packaging Films

• Blown/cast films for flexible packaging
• Coextruded barrier films (tie-layer in PE/PA/EVOH)
• Heat-sealable inner layers, shrink/stretch films
• Major clusters: Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi NCR 

Molding & Profiles

• Injection molded parts, grips, soft components
• Extruded profiles, strips, footwear blends
• Major clusters: Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Haryana 

Adhesives, Sealants & Wax Blends

• Hot-melt adhesives (packaging, bookbinding)
• Heat-sealable coatings for paper, foil, films
• Wax blends for improved toughness, flexibility
• Clusters: Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, West Bengal 

Compounding & Modification

• Wire & cable compounds (impact/flex modification)
• EVA/PE blends for plastics
• Automotive, toys, athletic goods

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