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EMA copolymers

The most thermally stable of all high-pressure PE copolymers, Optema™ ethylene methyl acrylate (EMA) copolymers can be processed by extrusion coating lamination, blown/cast monolayer and coextruded films, injection molding, sheet or profile extrusion, blow molding and foam extrusion.

Benefits

  • Produces soft, elastic film (under 1.0 mil thick) with good handling characteristics and without the need for additives
  • Increases impact strength or lowers the modulus in alloys, blends or compounds

Products

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Optema™ EMA copolymer resins

Applications range from food packaging to heat seals.
Available in Latin American and North American regions.

Industries and applications

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Polymers and tackifiers for hot melt adhesives in packaging

ExxonMobil Product Solutions is a global supplier of a broad portfolio of polymers and premium tackifiers to the adhesive industry with a focus on hot-melt adhesives (HMA) for packaging applications.

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