Cosmo Films launches antimicrobial lamination film

The antimicrobial technology used in the new film tackles the problem of bacterial infections on packaged items, by providing a completely new approach of preventing microbial colonization on the surface. It is effective against a broad range of bacteria, inhibits germ growth and supports optimum hygiene. It also shows a positive effect against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 and Escherichia coli ATCC 8739 as per JIS Z 2801 certification.

The film has an extrusion coated surface with low temperature melting resin, which enables lamination of film on paper products by heat and pressure. This technology can be easily replicated into all types of labels, flexible packaging and synthetic paper.

Cosmo’s antimicrobial technology is eco-friendly, food-safe and human safe. It features resistance to elongation, tear and optical properties (gloss > 95). The film fiber has tear bond strength with paper and a maximum lamination temperature between 100- and 129-degrees C. It can be used for a wide variety of applications such as magazines, books, promotional items, textbooks, leaflets, cartoons, diaries, and shopping bags among others.

‘Amid the pandemic, we all are searching for ways to stay safe and healthy. Washing our hands continuously and disinfecting every product we touch to prevent the spread of bacteria have become part of our daily routine. Cosmo’s antimicrobial technology will prove to be effective against a broad range of bacteria,’ commented Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films.