New Biobased Adhesive Simplifies Packaging Sustainability
Manufacturers of consumer goods can now adopt a drop-in biobased hotmelt adhesive without changing their existing application equipment.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Dongsung Chemical and CJ Biomaterials have launched a new biobased hotmelt adhesive, ECOVIVA, for use in consumer goods packaging. The material is already being utilized in cosmetic product assembly for manufacturers like COSMAX.
Why it matters
Operators in consumer goods, electronics, and household goods face increasing pressure to lower carbon emissions in their supply chains. Switching to biobased alternatives like this PHA-based adhesive provides a pathway to meet sustainability targets while maintaining compatibility with current equipment.
The ECOVIVA adhesive features a 4-stars OK biobased certification from TÜV AUSTRIA and DIN CERTCO, reflecting a transition away from traditional ethylene vinyl acetate adhesives. Operators can utilize the product without changing existing application nozzles or rollers.
The players
Dongsung Chemical
A South Korean chemical manufacturer focused on performance materials and sustainable polymer development.
CJ Biomaterials
A division of CJ CheilJedang specializing in the development and production of PHA-based biopolymers.
COSMAX
A global cosmetics research and original design manufacturer that manages packaging processes for beauty brands.
The details
The adhesive is formulated with the PHACT A1000P biopolymer, which is derived from plant-based sugars via fermentation. It is specifically engineered to bond difficult materials, such as paper-to-aluminum and paper-to-acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. Because the adhesive enables bonding at room temperature and under lower pressure, operators can integrate it into current production lines without requiring hardware modifications.
Timeline
October 18-21, 2026: PACK EXPO tradeshow exhibition in Chicago.
Market Landscape
This launch marks a significant integration of the PHACT A1000P amorphous PHA biopolymer into the high-volume hotmelt adhesive market. It follows a broader industry trend toward substituting traditional petroleum-based resins with fermented, plant-derived alternatives.
Operators in the cosmetics and electronics sectors should monitor how this adhesive performs under their specific application speeds and pressure requirements. Procurement teams can evaluate this as a drop-in sustainable alternative that does not necessitate capital investment in new application hardware.
The takeaway
Sustainable packaging upgrades are increasingly feasible as drop-in solutions that require no specialized machinery updates. Operators should review their current resin supply contracts to determine if biobased adhesives like ECOVIVA can help reach their emission-reduction benchmarks.
Further reading
For more developments in sustainable manufacturing, explore the Consumer Goods section.
More information
For more details on the material specifications, visit the CJ Biomaterials company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Renewable Carbon News.
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