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1 FRESH TO TABLE PAC K AG I N G S O L U T I O N S

2 INDEX LET S BRUNCH Juice Milk Cheese Bacon Coffee Bread Fruit salad Tomato paste REFRESHMENT TIME Energy bar Juice drink Water LUNCH ON THE GO Instant soup Cheese Fresh fruits Wet wipes TAKE A BREAK Chocolate snacks Dry snacks Olives RELAXING AT HOME Ketchup Meat Seafood Frozen food Dry cake mix Pet food Ready meal Wine Liquor Tap a chapter title to go directly to that chapter

3 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Dow s Fresh to Table Recipe Book, your reference for packaging solutions for a wide range of food, beverages and personal care applications. Dow s portfolio of packaging resins, adhesives and coatings has been developed to meet the increasing demands of consumers and businesses. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that all food and beverages arrive fresh to the table. Contents: Let s Brunch Refreshment Time Lunch On The Go Take A Break Relaxing At Home We hope you will find this Fresh to Table Recipe Book a helpful reference tool.

4 SUSTAINABILITY OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Today s consumers are increasingly environmentally conscious, meaning that any future innovation in flexible packaging must also meet market needs for sustainability. Dow has a long heritage and commitment to developing flexible packaging solutions with enhanced performance to deliver improved environmental, economic and social value across the value chain. Each year, globally, one third of the food produced for human consumption approximately 1.3 billion tonnes goes to waste. 1 Plastic packaging can help reduce food waste and spoilage, by protecting the quality and safety of food, preserving food freshness and extending shelf-life (up to three times more than non-packaged goods).

5 Whilst additional packaging may seem like a bad idea for the environment, data shows that the environmental benefits of food waste reduction surpass the impact of additional packaging by a factor of five. 2 The most important function of packaging is to protect the product inside the package. This must also, therefore, be the most important design criteria. Multilayer barrier structures provide the best functionality for food packaging while simultaneously providing the maximum environmental benefits. Worried about recyclability? Don t be: even when taking into account the lower recycling rates, the use of flexible plastic packaging achieves higher resource efficiency compared to any other packaging material. 1 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2 Denkstatt: How Packaging Contributes to Food Waste Prevention

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7 THE IRRESISTIBLE, PRINTABLE JUICE CARTON High structural integrity, environmental stress crack resistance, adhesion retention and sensory performance. Did you know that paper-based cartons are more environmentally friendly than other packaging types such as HDPE and PET bottles? Research by IVL Swedish Environmental Research suggests that liquid board cartons produce 50% lower CO 2 emissions, largely due to a less intensive production process and a reduced level of transportation space. Source: Pira, The Future of European Food and Drink Packaging to 2020 JUICE - LIQUID BOARD

8 ZOOM ZONE JUICE INDEX Extrusion coating up to seven layers with encapsulated Alu foil and board layers. Barrier: Aluminium foil. Lamination layer: DOW LDPE PT 7007 or DOW LDPE 7010E Resins for thin gauge stability, AGILITY EC 7000 Resin for highest line speeds and demanding heat resistance applications. Board (can be printed on). Décor (can be printed on): DOW LDPE Resins provide low Neck-In and good board adhesion in conversion and AGILITY EC 7000 Resin ramps with a very stable Neck-In up to high speeds. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE g/m 2 Adhesive: Various PRIMACOR Copolymers for instant and long-term adhesion. Sealant: Use-related options from Dow include AFFINTY PT 1451G1 Polyolefin Plastomer for exceptional seal and very high ESCR, ELITE 5800G and 5811 Resins for multi-technology sealant options 1 and pack integrity, and AGILITY EC 7000 Resin for high efficiency conversion. Use new XZ in blends with AFFINTY or ELITE Resins in sealant layer as best-in-class blending partner for improved conversion efficiency. All of them have good sensory properties. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements High structural integrity of package High environmental stress crack resistance Good sensory performance Adhesion retention Conversion requirements High productivity, low defect coating Robust sealing on multiple systems Seal through contamination Good printability TECHNICAL ZONE Taste & Odour Performance Taste Descriptor Very strong Strong Some Weak Very weak No taste DOW LDPE AGILITY EC 3 ELITE AFFINITY PRIMACOR Coextruded onto substrate: EAA-Adhesive/Sealant at 290 ºC Test liquid: mineral water (exposed at 40 C for 24 hrs) Source: Dow 1 There are ELITE TM options covering higher heat resistance requirements and polymer blends 2 Dow experimental product 3 Coextruded onto paper/alu slip sheets at 290 ºC

9 MILK - POUCH FRESH MILK, IN AN ULTRA LIGHT POUCH Ideal for liquids, glossy, highly resistant to puncture. Did you know that the top 15 countries in the world for milk consumption are European countries, with Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands topping the list? Among European countries, Germany is leading in milk production, followed by France and the UK. Large geographical distance between point of production and point of consumption is a driver for high-barrier, sterilisable packaging, to preserve milk nutritional features during storage and transportation. Source: (1) Milk Consumption Excluding Butter (Total) (kg/capita/yr), FAO Statistics Division, (2) Eurostat, Production of cows milk on farms

10 ZOOM ZONE MILK INDEX Three-layer film, micron thickness. Core: MDPE ELITE 5940ST in blends with LLDPE DOWLEX 6000G, to achieve high toughness at optimal gauge. Skin/external layer: DOWLEX 6001 GC, in blends with up to 30% DOW LDPE 320E and white concentrate, delivers processability and gloss. MDPE ELITE 5940ST in blends with LLDPE DOWLEX 6000G, to achieve high toughness, gloss and printability µm Sealant: ELITE 5400 or AFFINITY PL 1840G, in blends with 10-20% DOW LDPE 320E, provides good sealability, liquid-tightness and flex crack resistance. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Hermeticity Shelf life integrity High puncture resistance Light barrier Outside gloss Sealing layer with ultra low influence on taste and odour Excellent seal integrity Conversion requirements Bubble stability at high output Tightness during and after filling Good printability TECHNICAL ZONE Abuse Performance Comparison Coex 3 layers 20/60/20, DOWLEX /ELITE /DOWLEX in blends with DOW TM LDPE Coex 3 layers 100% DOW LDPE Coex 3 layers 100% CEFOR TM Dart drop g Thickness micron Puncture resistance J/mm 3 Elmendorf tear MD g Elmendorf tear CD g Source: Dow

11 BARRIER FILM SO EFFECTIVE EVEN A MOUSE CAN T SMELL THE CHEESE Toughness, high seal strength, good barrier. Did you know that transparent barrier films for cheese are expected to grow globally by 3%, driven by cheese consumption in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific? Source: Pira, Transparent Barrier Films to 2021 CHEESE - FLOW WRAP

12 ZOOM ZONE CHEESE INDEX Five to seven layers with PA-encapsulated EVOH, adhesive laminated to OPET or OPP. Lamination layer: DOWLEX TM NG 5066G for good processability and lamination, alternatively ELITE TM 5940ST or DOWLEX TM NG 5066G for higher stiffness/toughness needed for larger cheese sizes (up to 5 kg). Lamination adhesive: Structures: OPA/PE, OPA/PE- EVOH-PE, PET/PE. Adhesives: MOR-FREE TM 698/ C102, MOR-FREE TM LPlus 1/ CR 121, ADCOTE TM 775A/775C. Lamination film: OPET or OPP. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE µm Tie layer: Symmetrical structure, AMPLIFY TM TY 1057H concentrate (up to 20% in blends with DOWLEX TM 6000) or AMPLIFY TM TY 1451B as fully formulated, to ensure excellent adhesion to polar barrier layer and pack tightness during transportation and use. Barrier: Polyamide (PA) or EVOH as mono-gas barrier layer, alternatively in case of a sevenlayer structure, PA/EVOH/PA (PA-encapsulated EVOH). Sealant: DOWLEX TM 6001 GC, also in blends with DOWLEX TM 6000G, plus 10-20% of DOW TM LDPE 310E for high sealing performance. AFFINITY TM PL 1880G for high packaging speed or VERSIFY TM 2000 for virtually taste and odour neutral contact layer. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Hot tack Hermeticity, also in case of modified atmosphere packaging Good optics Conversion requirements High extrusion productivity Hermeticity at high packaging speed TECHNICAL ZONE Tie Layers Adhesion Comparison Product Ready to Use Concentrate Total thickness (microns) Adhesion N/15 mm AMPLIFY AMPLIFY AMPLIFY AMPLIFY TY TY PA PA EVOH EVOH AMPLIFY TY 8% PA AMPLIFY TY 10% PA AMPLIFY TY PA Source: Dow

13 THE EASY- TO-OPEN LID THAT MAKES BACON HARD TO RESIST Glossy, transparent, hermetic yet peelable seal. Did you know that only a generation ago, bacon was typically displayed unwrapped in a butcher s shop and then cut on a slicing machine? Today, bacon is sold pre-cut and protected by its packaging. Source: INCPEN BACON - THERMOFORMED TRAY

14 ZOOM ZONE BACON INDEX Five to seven layers with PA-encapsulated EVOH, adhesive laminated to OPET or OPP. Lamination layer: DOWLEX TM 6000G in blends with DOW TM LDPE 320E for good optics and easy lamination. Lamination adhesive: Structures: OPET/OPA/PE or OPET/PE-EVOH-PE. Adhesives: ADCOTE TM 675A/C, MOR-FREE TM ELM 415/C79, ADCOTE TM 563/CAT F. Barrier: Polyamide (PA) or EVOH as mono-gas barrier layer, alternatively in case of a seven-layer structure, PA/EVOH/PA (PA-encapsulated EVOH). Lamination film: OPET or OPP µm Tie layer: Symmetrical structure, AMPLIFY TM TY 1060H concentrate (up to 20% in blends with DOWLEX TM 6000) or AMPLIFY TM TY 1353 as fully formulated, to ensure excellent adhesion to polar barrier layer and pack tightness during transportation and use. Sealant: ELITE TM 5401GS, in blends with 20% DOW TM LDPE 320E, for good hermeticity and optics. AFFINITY TM PL 1881G for outstanding seal through contamination and seal strength. SEALUTION TM 210 for easy open functionality with remarkable optics. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Smooth opening, can be peelable Optics Hermeticity in presence of MAP Conversion requirements High line speed with leak proof seal Low coefficient of friction (COF) Seal through contamination TECHNICAL ZONE Seal Through Contamination of AFFINITY TM N/15 mm AFFINITY 1881G DOWLEX NG 5056G PRIMACOR 1410 Uncontaminated Fatty powder Ketchup Coffee Powder Source: Dow

15 THE BARRIER LAMINATE THAT LOCKS IN THE WONDERFUL AROMA OF COFFEE Excellent seal integrity, high retention of vacuum and flex crack resistance. Did you know that coffee quality is directly linked to freshness? Packaging plays a key role in coffee s shelf-life as it can lose significant flavour and aroma in only one to two days. When packed, in hard vacuum packages (air removed by suction) or in soft vacuum packs (air is replaced by a protective gas), coffee can stay fresh for up to eight months. Besides playing a key role in preserving the quality of the coffee, packaging is also energy efficient because it preserves nine times more than is used for food production. Source: Coffee Analyst, Wikipedia & Table for One The Energy Cost to Feed One Person, INCPEN COFFEE - POUCH

16 ZOOM ZONE COFFEE INDEX Three-layer PE film, in triplex adhesive lamination structure PE-Alu foil-printed OPET or OPP. Lamination adhesive: Solvent based: ADCOTE 675A/675C, ADCOTE 775A/775C. Solvent less: MOR-FREE LPlus 1/ CR 121, MOR-FREE 698/C102, MOR-FREE L /C102. Good adhesion for film/film and film/foil, good thermal and chemical resistance. Lamination film: Reverse-printed OPET or OPP provides gloss and printability µm Lamination adhesive. Barrier: Aluminium foil or metallised OPP for cost-effective barrier structure. Sealant: DOWLEX 4056G in blends with DOW LDPE provides good sealability for packaging hermeticity. Use ELITE 5400GS for improved seal integrity, high packaging speed and ESCR as needed. Use SEALUTION 140 or 210 Resins for good optics and easy peel opening. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Hot tack Excellent seal integrity Barrier to oxygen Taste and odour neutral contact layer Conversion requirements Hold vacuum Flex crack resistance Seal through contamination TECHNICAL ZONE Seal Strength Performance with and without Coffee Contamination Seal Strength (N/15 mm) Seal Temperature ( C) AFFINITY TM AFFINITY TM + coffee DOWLEX TM DOWLEX TM + coffee Source: Dow

17 BREAD - FLOW WRAP THE BAG THAT CAPTURES THE JOY OF FRESH BREAD Transparency and gloss, water vapour barrier, toughness. Did you know that bread consumption patterns differ widely within the EU, but most countries have an average consumption of 50 kg of bread per person per year? The market structure varies throughout Europe. For example in the UK, the industrial sector represents 80% of production, while it is 40% in Germany, 35% in France and 19% in Spain. Source: The Federation of Bakers

18 ZOOM ZONE BREAD INDEX Generally monolayer structure, either PE-based soft film micron, or PP-based film micron. PE Soft Film (25-60 µm) Either monolayer blown films. Blends of DOWLEX TM 6000G or 6001 GC with DOW TM LDPE 320E, for transparency and balanced water vapour barrier. Alternatively, use of ELITE TM 5401 GS allows for improved toughness µm or PP Film (12-50 µm) Highly transparent homo PP-based films, sometimes perforated, blended with up to 30% VERSIFY TM 2000 or 2300, to provide extra stiffness/ toughness balance while ensuring proper sealability. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Transparency and gloss Toughness Water vapour barrier Low temperature performance Conversion requirements High extrusion efficiency Orientabiity if needed for film shrinking High film planarity TECHNICAL ZONE Comparison of Optics 7% 6.5% 8.5% 3.6% Film composition and thickness DOW TM LDPE 320E, 50 micron blown DOWLEX TM 6001GC with 30% DOW TM LDPE 320E, 40 micron CPP film, 40 micron CPP film with 30% VERSIFY TM 2000, 40 micron Haze, % 45 deg Gloss Source: Dow

19 PACKAGED FRUITS FOR IMPROVED FRESHNESS Clarity, odour free for excellent food preservation. Did you know that the World Health Organisation recommends a minimum of 400 g of fruit and vegetables per day (excluding potatoes and root vegetables) for the prevention of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity, as well as for the prevention and alleviation of several micronutrient deficiencies? Source: Report Fruit and Vegetables for Health WHO FRUIT SALAD - LIDDING FILM

20 ZOOM ZONE FRUIT SALAD INDEX PET based tray, with PE lining for sealing and food contact, coupled with PE-PET laminated lidstock film. PE film is generally mono or three layers. Lamination layer: DOW LDPE 432E for COF consistency and high transparency. Adhesive: Structures: PET/PE. Adhesives: MOR-FREE 698/C102, MOR-FREE LPlus 1/CR 121, MOR-FREE L /C79. Lamination film: OPET or OPP µm Core: DOWLEX 6000G for bubble stability. Sealant: DOWLEX 6001 GC for transparency and sealability with excellent food contact performance. ELITE 5400 GS in blends with DOW LPDE 320E for improved transparency. AFFINITY PL 1881G or PL 1840G for increased seal through contamination, in particular in presence of fruits with high sugar and water content, such as grapes or oranges. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Transparency and gloss Low taste and odour Sealing at low temperature, for improved product preservation Conversion requirements High extrusion efficiency Easy lamination TECHNICAL ZONE Comparison of Organoleptics (Taste & Odour) Odour Rating Odour rating scale, from 1 to 5. Everything below 5 is weak Pellets Film Laminate Pouch New XZ DOWLEX 4056G AFFINITY PL 1840G Source: Dow 1 Dow experimental product

21 THE CONVENIENT POUCH THAT REVEALS TOMATO PASTE Toughness, sealability and good optical properties. Did you know that pouches are extensively used as an affordable and convenient way to keep tomato paste fresh for longer in many regions in Africa? Nigeria is Africa s top tomato paste producer and ranks 13th in the world, but about 50% of tomatoes go to waste each year due to lack of processing and packaging systems to protect food until point of consumption in urban areas. There is a big opportunity for pouches since they play a vital role to address this challenge. Source: Africa Jump Start TOMATO PASTE - POUCH

22 ZOOM ZONE TOMATO PASTE INDEX Three-layer PE film, in quadruplex adhesive lamination structure PE-PET (optional)-alu foil-printed OPET. Barrier: Aluminium foil. Lamination film: PET provides barrier, gloss and printability. Lamination adhesive: Solvent less: MOR-FREE 402A/C83. Solvent based: ADCOTE 675A/675C, ADCOTE 719A /C4. Good adhesion for film/film and film/foil, good thermal resistance and moisture resistance including hot fill and pasteurization. Intermediate layer: OPET provides a stiff layer to protect Alu foil. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE µm Lamination adhesive. PE sealant film: Lamination layer: DOWLEX 6000G Resin in blends with DOW LDPE for good bonding to the adhesive contributing to structural performance. Core layer: DOWLEX NG 5066G, DOWLEX 2740G or ELITE 5940ST in blends with DOW LDPE provides stiffness and toughness for packaging structural integrity. Sealant layer: AFFINITY PL 1881G for exceptional seal integrity, very high ESCR and highest packaging speed and ELITE 5401GS for good seal integrity and ESCR and high packaging speed. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Conversion requirements Very high environmental stress crack resistance Seal through contamination High structural integrity of package Good sealability through folds Good flex crack resistance High packaging speed Good taste and odour performance Good seal integrity Very high adhesion with good chemical Good printability resistance TECHNICAL ZONE Environmental Stress Crack Resistance Performance Log (F50 (hrs)) 0.5% Igepal DOW LDPE DOW LDPE PG AGILITY EC ELITE ELITE 5800G AFFINITYT Secant Modulus (MPa) 50 F50 (hrs) 0.5% Igepal Secant Modulus (MPa) 0 Source: Dow

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24 THE SPARKLING ENERGY WRAPPER Sparkle appeal, structural integrity, excellent printability. Did you know that with consumers living more fast-paced lives than ever, the food market is facing growing demand for on-the-go products? Thanks to their versatility and convenience, bars have moved from targeted markets such as sports nutrition to the mainstream, and are being increasingly integrated in consumers everyday lives. Other consumer trends driving bars market expansion are clarity in ingredient labelling, focus on a balanced diet and healthy living. Source: Datamonitor ENERGY BAR - WRAPPER

25 ZOOM ZONE ENERGY BAR INDEX Usually extrusion lamination structure up to five layers with encapsulated Alu foil for barrier and printed paper for final appearance. Barrier: Aluminium foil or metallised OPP. Lamination layer: DOW LDPE PG 7008 or AGILITY EC 7000 Resin offers thin gauge stability and high speed. Printed paper µm Adhesive: PRIMACOR 3003 Copolymers for instant and long-term adhesion. Sealant: PRIMACOR 3440 Copolymer for seal through contamination or DOW LDPE PG 7008 or AGILITY EC 7000 Resin for seals with good integrity. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Low tear force for easy opening Barrier Packaging integrity Conversion requirements High productivity Robust sealing on multiple systems Good printability Seal through contamination TECHNICAL ZONE Hot Tack Performance Hot Tack Strength (N/15 mm) ELITE 5800G AFFINITY PT1451G1 DOW LDPE PG7008 / AGILITY EC 7000 PRIMACOR Seal Bar Temperature (ºC) Source: Dow

26 THE GET-UP- AND-GO DRINK POUCH Seal and structural integrity, liquid tight. Did you know that since 2010, overall packaging consumption for juices has been growing on average by 4.6%? Over the next five years, the trend is expected to grow more than 16%. Source: Pira, The Future of European Food and Drink Packaging to 2020 JUICE DRINK - STAND-UP POUCH

27 ZOOM ZONE JUICE DRINK INDEX Usually extrusion lamination structure of five to eight layers, with encapsulated Alu foil for barrier. Adhesive: Primer or extrusion lamination with PRIMACOR 3003, 3002 or 4608 Copolymer for balanced adhesion between foil and the polyethylenebased lamination film or extrusion coated inner layer. Adhesive primer. Barrier: Aluminium foil or metallised OPP as gas barrier. Lamination film: OPET, OPA, OPP reverse-printed film primed onto polyethylene-based film µm Sealant: Lamination film as single layer or up to three-layer coextrusion blown film with core material ELITE 5100 Resin or DOWLEX 2042G, NG 5056G or NG 5066G Resin and sealant layer DOWLEX 6001GC Resin or ELITE 5401GS Resin or AFFINITY PL 1881G Polyolefin Plastomer. Alternatively, use coextrusion coating with core of DOW LDPE PG 7004 or PG 7008 or AGILITY EC 7000 Resin for highest line speeds and sealant ELITE 5800G or 5811 Resin or AFFINITY PT 1451G1 Polyolefin Plastomer or PRIMACOR 3440 Copolymer. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Barrier to oxygen, moisture and aroma Excellent toughness Good stiffness High seal strength Puncture resistance Conversion requirements Machinability to form Capability of self display Hermetic seal to avoid leakage TECHNICAL ZONE Seal Performance to Fit Application Needs Seal strength in side seam of final pouch with various Dow polyolefin sealants Sports drink (123 µm: 90 µm sealant DOWLEX TM /ELITE TM ) Water (125 µm: 108 µm sealant ELITE TM ) Marmelade (115 µm: 100 µm sealant DOWLEX TM ) Microwave rice (113 µm: 90 µm sealant CPP/RPP) Olives (110 µm: 70 µm sealant DOW TM LDPE/DOWLEX TM white) Olives (125 µm: 100 µm sealant DOW TM LDPE/MDPE) Seal strength/side seam measured in (N/15 mm) Source: Dow

28 WATER - POUCH THE POUCH ALLOWING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER Seal and structural integrity with good printability. Did you know that around 800 million people do not have access to clean water and that 37% of these live in Sub-Saharan Africa? Up to 80% of illnesses are linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation. Source: The Water Project,

29 ZOOM ZONE WATER INDEX Generally coex three layers PE film micron. Skin/external layer: DOWLEX G for cost efficiency or ELITE 5401GS for improved drop resistance, in blends with CEFOR 1221 and DOW LDPE 352E for clarity and processability. Core: CEFOR 1221 for flexibility or HDPE for downgauging potential µm Sealant: ELITE 5401G, in blends with 20% DOW LDPE 352E, for seal integrity and hot tack or DOWLEX 6001 GC, for stable COF and clarity. Alternatively, DOWLEX G or DOWLEX G, for good sealability with cost efficiency. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Tight sealing Good transparency Flexibility Conversion requirements High line speed with leak proof seal Low coefficient of friction (COF) TECHNICAL ZONE Comparison of Odour Odour Rating Odour rating scale, from 1 to 5. Everything below 5 is weak. DOWLEX TM 4056G 0.3 Competitive mc6ll (0.912d) ELITE TM AT Pellets Film Laminate Pouch AFFINITY TM PL 1840G Source: Dow

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31 THE INSTANT CONVENIENCE OF THE SOUP POUCH Structural integrity, puncture resistance, adhesion retention and sealability. Did you know that instant soups are popular because they offer consumers convenience as well as retain the freshness of a homemade soup? Source: Pira, The Future of European Food and Drink Packaging to 2020 INSTANT SOUP - POUCH

32 ZOOM ZONE INSTANT SOUP INDEX Usually extrusion lamination structure of six to eight layers, with encapsulated Alu foil for barrier. Barrier: Aluminium foil or metallised BOPP. Printed paper. Lamination layer: Dow solutions include AGILITY EC 7000 Resin or PRIMACOR 3002 Copolymer for exceptional adhesion to barrier layer for packaging structural integrity. Lacquer µm Adhesive: PRIMACOR 3002 or 3003 Copolymer for balanced foil adhesion and structural integrity. Sealant: Dow solutions include DOW LDPE PG 7004 or PG 7008 and AGILITY EC 7000 Resins providing downstream efficient converting and good sealability. Use ELITE 5800G or 5811 Resin for extra puncture resistance and improved sealability. Use AFFINITY PT 1451G1 Polyolefin Plastomer for exceptional seal and high speed packaging. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Flat, non-curling laminate Robust sealing performance Puncture resistance Structural integrity Conversion requirements Efficient extrusion coating Coex coating options High speed packaging TECHNICAL ZONE Seal Strength Performance through Contaminated Surfaces Seal Strength (N/15 mm) Seal Bar Temperature (ºC) AFFINITY PL 1451G1 AFFINITY PL 1451G1 powder contaminated ELITE 5800G ELITE 5800G powder contaminated DOW LDPE PG 7008 DOW LDPE PG 7008 powder contaminated Source: Dow

33 THE MAP LID THAT MAKES CHEESE INTO A TASTY AND FRESH SNACK Glossy and transparent for good optics, seal integrity. Did you know that cheese can be quite challenging to pack as it continues to ripen? This creates carbon dioxide and propionic acid, which needs to escape in order to keep the pack from swelling. At the same time, the cheese has to be protected from oxygen as it makes it mouldy. Source: Pira, The Future of High Barrier Packaging Films to 2021 CHEESE - LIDDING FILM

34 ZOOM ZONE CHEESE INDEX PET-based tray, with PE lining for sealing and food contact. Coupled with multilayer barrier lidstock film, five to seven layers, laminated to OPET or OPP. Lamination layer: DOW TM LDPE 432 E for transparency and COF consistency. Tie layer. Lamination adhesive: Structures: OPA/PE, OPA/PE- EVOH-PE, PET/PE, OPA/CPP. Adhesives: MOR-FREE TM 698/ C102, MOR-FREE TM LPlus 1/ CR 121, ADCOTE TM 775A/775C. Lamination film: OPET and OPP. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE µm Barrier: PA or EVOH encapsulated with PA for better barrier preservation vs water uptake. Tie layer: AMPLIFY TM TY 1451 formulated for superior adhesion to PA or EVOH. Alternatively, AMPLIFY TM TY 1057H concentrate for tailor-made adhesion effectiveness vs materials cost. Sealant: Generally in blends with up to 20% of DOW TM LDPE 310E for extrusion processability or DOW TM LDPE 320E for improved optics. DOWLEX TM 6001GC for sealability and COF consistency. ELITE TM 5400 GS for improved toughness, especially for hard cheese. AFFINITY TM PL 1881 G for seal through contamination, in particular cheese fat. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Transparency and gloss Low taste and odour Sealing at low temperature, for improved product preservation Conversion requirements High extrusion efficiency Easy lamination TECHNICAL ZONE Seal Strength Comparison 16 Seal Strength (N/15 mm) DOW TM LDPE 310E DOWLEX NG5056G ELITE 5400GS AFFINITY PL1880G Temperature ( C) Source: Dow

35 THE FILM THAT KEEPS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FRESH Excellent optics, elastic recovery, good stretchability and cling. Did you know that fruit and vegetables that come ready-packed increased by ten times in Europe? One of the major benefits is reducing waste for fresh fruit and vegetables, as they last longer when packaged correctly. Source: (1) Pira, The Future of European Food and Drink Packaging to 2020, (2) Denkstatt: How Packaging Contributes to Food Waste Prevention FRESH FRUITS - TRAY OVERWRAP

36 ZOOM ZONE FRESH FRUITS INDEX Use coex three layers PE-based films 14 micron for improved cost efficiency due to higher yield per weight and environment profile (cleaner film production and easy-to-recycle) vs PVC market solutions. Cling layer: ATTANE 4607GC Resin offers cling level required for optimal tray wrapping package integrity. Use AFFINITY KC8852G Resin in blends if improved cling is needed. 14 µm Release layer: DOWLEX 2108GC Resin for a smooth automatic packaging operation. Core: ELITE AT 6111 Resin offers the best balance of mechanical properties (puncture, tear resistance) and elastic memory (lower permanent deformation) to match application needs. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Excellent stretch and cling properties Very good optics Good elastic recovery for good final package appearance Toughness for packaging damage prevention High oxygen transmission rate Conversion requirements Ease of extrusion Good packaging machine-ability in existing lines Ease of cutting in cross direction Automatic high speed packaging units TECHNICAL ZONE Relative Solution Performance vs PVC Market Incumbents Puncture Force Puncture Elongation Average Cling (g) % Elastic Recovery (%) MD % Permanent Deformation (%) ELITE AT 6111 film PVC Film Average Elmendorf MD Average Elmendorf CD Source: Dow

37 HANDS TOGETHER FOR WET WIPES PACKAGING Seal integrity, product resistance, adhesion retention, odour barrier, easy to open. Did you know that the global consumer wipes market is expected to grow on average by 6.8% per year till 2019? Source: Pira, Global Wipes WET WIPES - FLOW WRAP

38 ZOOM ZONE WET WIPES INDEX Three-layer coextruded films in laminates with OPET, OPP or metopp. Lamination adhesive: MOR-FREE 698A/C102, MOR-FREE 402A/C83, ADCOTE 675A/C, ADCOTE 719/ CR719C4. Skin: DOW LDPE 310E in blends of up to 70% DOWLEX 5056G for processability. Lamination film: OPET, OPP or metallised OPET µm Sealant: DOWLEX 6001GC for sealability and COF consistency. AFFINITY PL 1881G for seal through liquid contamination. Generally in blends with up to 20% of DOW LDPE 310E for extrusion processability. SEALUTION 210 for easy open feature. Core: ELITE 5940ST for improved stiffness and processability. DOWLEX 6000G for more flexible structures to match application needs. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Optical appearance: flatness, film consistency Tightness of laminates in presence of liquid contamination Lamination to OPET or OPP, can be metallised, to prevent drying of wet wipes Conversion requirements High extrusion efficiency Easy lamination Chemical resistance of the lamination adhesive (to survive possible aggressive fragrances and surfactants in the package) TECHNICAL ZONE Hermeticity Curves of Laminates in Presence of Water Contamination Sealing Time (ms) Temperature ( C) No contamination Vegetable oil contamination Saltwater contamination Laminate structure: OPET laminated to AFFINITY TM PL 1881G film with 15% DOW TM LDPE 310E Source: Dow

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40 THE EASY- TO-SHARE CONFECTIONERY POUCH Excellent optics, sealability and good packaging integrity. Did you know that flexible packaging for confectionery (SP) is the largest market in EMEA accounting for 15% of the flexible packaging market? It is projected to be the fastest growing packaging type with over 6% annual growth. Source: Pira, The Future of European Food and Drink Packaging to 2020 CHOCOLATE SNACKS - STAND-UP POUCH

41 ZOOM ZONE CHOCOLATE SNACKS INDEX Three-layer PE film, in a duplex structure PE-printed plastic film. Lamination flm: Reverse-printed OPET or OPP provides barrier, gloss and printability. Lamination adhesive: Solvent less: MOR-FREE LPlus 1/ CR 121, MOR-FREE L /C79 MOR-FREE L /C79. Lamination layer: DOWLEX 6000G Resin in blends with DOW LDPE for good bonding to the adhesive contributing to structural performance µm Sealant: DOWLEX 4056G Resin for good processing, optics and hermeticity, DOWLEX 6001GC Resin for improved mechanics and stable COF with good hermeticity or ELITE 5401GS Resin for very good seal integrity, good ESCR and high packaging speed or AFFINITY PL 1881G for exceptional seal integrity, very high ESCR and highest packaging speed. Use SEALUTION 210 Resin with good optics and processability for easy peel opening. Core: ELITE 5940ST in blends with DOW LDPE provides stiffness, toughness for packaging structural integrity and efficient package structure. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements High structural integrity of package Easy and controlled opening Improved tear propagation resistance Conversion requirements Good sealability through folds High packaging speed Good seal integrity Good printability TECHNICAL ZONE Peelable Seal vs Lockup Seal Performance 30 Seal Strength (N/15mm) Lockup Seal Peel Seal AFFINITY PL1880 SEALUTION Seal Temperature ( C) Source: Dow

42 THE SPARKLING DRY SNACK POUCH Excellent optics, adhesion to metal, peelable, high oxygen barrier. Did you know that the savoury snack amounts to around 14 billion with nearly 1,850,000 tonnes of savoury snack products being purchased? Source: European Snacks Association DRY SNACKS - POUCH

43 ZOOM ZONE DRY SNACKS INDEX Usually extrusion lamination structure up to four layers. Core: Suitable extrusion polymers are DOW LDPE run at elevated temperatures or extrudable adhesion polymers AMPLIFY TY Functional Polymer for highest packaging integrity for longer shelf-life products. Lamination film: Reverse-printed OPP or PET film µm Barrier: Metallised OPP. Sealant: Dow solutions include DOW LDPE PG 7008 Resin or AGILITY EC 7000 Resin for fast and thin coatings for good integrity sealants. Use ELITE 5811 or 5800G for improved sealability. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Low tear for controlled and easy opening Adhesion to metallised substrate Moisture and light barrier Conversion requirements Flat film Good bond strength to substrates TECHNICAL ZONE Interlayer Adhesion Performance for Packaging Integrity and Food Preservation Adhesion Alu DOW TM LDPE XZ (AMPLIFY TM TY family) Metallised OPP Corona OPET OPP Peel Strength (N/15 mm) Source: Dow 1 Dow experimental product

44 APPEALING SNACKS, SEALED TO PERFECTION Transparency, modulus, seal through contamination, barrier and structural integrity. Did you know that the Mediterranean region accounts for 93% of global olive production? Currently there are 800 million olive trees being cultivated in the region. Source: OLIVES - STAND-UP POUCH

45 ZOOM ZONE OLIVES INDEX Five to nine layers PE-based film, adhesive laminated to OPET. Tie layer: Symmetrical structure, AMPLIFY TY 1060H concentrate (up to 20% in blends with DOWLEX 6000) or AMPLIFY TY 1451B as fully formulated, to ensure excellent adhesion to polar barrier layer and pack tightness during transportation and use. Lamination adhesive: MOR-FREE 698A/C102, MOR-FREE 402A/C83, ADCOTE 675A/C, ADCOTE 719/CR719C4. Lamination layer: DOWLEX 6000G in blends with DOW LDPE 320E for good optics and easy lamination. OPET. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE µm Barrier: Polyamide (PA) or EVOH as mono-gas barrier layer. Alternatively in case of nine layers structure, PA/EVOH/PA (PA-encapsulated EVOH). Tie layer. Core or subskin layer: ELITE 5940ST for stiffness-toughness balance or DOWLEX 6000G for improved flexibility. Sealant: DOWLEX 6001 GC for processability or ELITE 5400 G for improved toughness, in blends with DOW LDPE 320E for improved optics. Alternatively, AFFINITY PL 1881G for improved sealing through contamination (brine). TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Structural integrity Resistance to filling goods Monolithic structure for shelf appeal Odour barrier Conversion requirements High extrusion efficiency Seal through contamination TECHNICAL ZONE Hot Tack Performance 10 Hot Tack Strength (N/15 mm) Seal Temperature ( C) AFFINITY PL1881G + DOW TM LDPE DOWLEX G + DOW TM LDPE ELITE 5401G Source: Dow

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47 THE CONVENIENCE POUCH THAT KEEPS KETCHUP FRESH Excellent optics, seal and structural integrity and high oxygen barrier. Did you know that over the next few years, pack consumption for sauces is forecast to grow at an average annual rate of 2.6%, while stand-up pouches will continue to grow faster at 6.8%, continuing to take share from glass bottles, jars and metal cans? This particular packaging format is very successful in Eastern Europe, where pouches for sauces represent 40% of the total pouch consumer market due to its convenience and best value for money option. Source: Pira, The Future of European Food and Drink Packaging to 2020 KETCHUP - STAND-UP POUCH

48 ZOOM ZONE KETCHUP INDEX Usually three layers PE film in a triplex or quatruplex lamination structure PE/Alu foil/pet/printed plastic film. Lamination adhesive: Solvent based: ADCOTE 75A/675C. Solvent less: MOR-FREE L 715/ C102, MOR-FREE L 715/ C83, MOR-FREE 402/C83. Demanding application requires thermal and chemical resistance. Lamination adhesive. Barrier: Aluminium foil. Intermediate layer: PET provides barrier to protect Alu foil. Lamination film: OPET or OPP provides gloss and printability. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE µm PE sealant film: Lamination layer: DOWLEX 6000G Resin in blends with DOW LDPE for good bonding to the adhesive contributing to structural performance. Core layer: ELITE 5400GS or DOWLEX 6000G Resin in blends with DOW LDPE for good packaging structural integrity. Use ELITE 5940ST Resin with improved stiffness/ toughness balance for improved packaging structural integrity and more efficient package structure. Sealant layer: DOWLEX 6001GC Resin for good optics and processing, stable COF and good hermeticity or ELITE 5401GS Resin for very good seal integrity, good ESCR and high packaging speed or AFFINITY PL 1881G for exceptional seal integrity, very high ESCR and highest packaging speed. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Very high environmental stress crack resistance High package structural integrity Good flex crack resistance Taste and odour neutral Very high adhesion with good chemical resistance Conversion requirements Seal through contamination Good sealability through folds High packaging speed Good seal integrity Good printability TECHNICAL ZONE Seal Strength Performance with and without Ketchup Contamination Seal Strength (N/15 mm) Seal Temperature ( C) AFFINITY AFFINITY + Ketchup DOWLEX DOWLEX + Ketchup Film structure: 12 µm PET//50 µm sealant Source: Dow

49 MEAT - SHRINK BAG THE BARRIER BAG THAT PROTECTS MEAT Puncture and tear resistance, toughness, seal through contamination. Did you know that a cow consumes kg of grass or grain in order to produce one kilo of protein? In developing countries a cow may require even more because of the poor feed quality? Source: Time Magazine

50 ZOOM ZONE MEAT INDEX Seven layers, with PA or EVOH barrier film, coextruded with external PET layer. PE layer: DOWLEX 6000G or DOWLEX 5056G in blends with DOW LDPE 320E for good optics. Alternatively, ATTANE SL 4100 for improved puncture resistance. Tie layer to PET: XZ coextruded tie layer to PET outside layer, to enable high gloss and adhesion to PET during shrinking. External PET layer µm Tie layer: Symmetrical structure, AMPLIFY TY 1451B for PE/EVOH/PA adhesion to ensure excellent adhesion to polar barrier layer and pack tightness during transportation and use. Barrier: Polyamide (PA) or EVOH as mono-gas barrier layer, for product preservation. Sealant: AFFINITY PL 1280G, can be blended with DOW LDPE 410E, for excellent optics and hermeticity, or PRIMACOR 1410 for seal through contamination. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Good interlayer adhesion Puncture and tear resistance Excellent optics (transparency) Conversion requirements Seal through contamination Homogeneous shrinkage Suitable for crosslinking TECHNICAL ZONE Heat Seal Strength 25 AFFINITY 1881G 20 AFFINITY 1840G Seal Strength (N/15 mm) ELITE 5400GS DOWLEX NG G Source: Dow -5 Temperature ( C) 1 Dow experimental product

51 PUNCTURE- RESISTANT FILM THAT KEEPS SEAFOOD FRESH AND EDIBLE FOR LONGER Robust film, structural integrity and transparency, all at low temperature. Did you know that the demand for sustainable seafood has increased around the world? Eco-labelling and traceability remain high on consumers priorities. Source: Marine Stewardship Council SEAFOOD - TRAY PACKAGING

52 ZOOM ZONE SEAFOOD INDEX Five to seven layers, with PA or EVOH barrier film, can be laminated to reverse-printed OPET. Barrier: Polyamide (PA) or EVOH as mono-gas barrier layer, for product preservation. Can be encapsulated barrier PA/ EVOH/PA. Tie layer. Skin: DOWLEX 6000G or DOWLEX NG 5056G in blends with DOW LDPE 320E for good optics. Alternatively, ATTANE SL 4100 for improved puncture resistance µm Tie layer: Symmetrical structure, AMPLIFY TY 1451B for PE/EVOH/PA adeshion, to ensure excellent adhesion to polar barrier layer and pack tightness during transportation and use. Sealant: AFFINITY PL 1881G for excellent packaging speed. ELITE 5401 G for improved film toughness and DOWLEX NG G for cost/performance ratio. PRIMACOR 1410 can also be used in applications requiring very high seal through contamination. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Transparency Barrier to oxygen Structural integrity also at low temperatures (-40 C) Taste and odour neutral Conversion requirements High productivity Seal through contamination Puncture resistance TECHNICAL ZONE Mechanical Properties Comparison Dart Impact, g 120% Thickness, micron 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% MD Elmendorf, g Competitive mc6 ELITE micron films, based on 80% LLDPE and 20% DOW TM LDPE 310E CD Stress at Yield, Mpa Puncture Resistance, J/cm 3 Source: Dow

53 THE FREEZER FILM THAT PROTECTS FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Printability, sealability, toughness at low temperature. Did you know that the speed of freezing has a direct impact on the quality of the food? Faster freezing leads to smaller and more crystals, which is better as larger crystals can puncture the cells of the food product. This causes degradation of the texture of the product as well as loss of natural juices during thawing. Source: W.F. Stoecker Industrial Refrigeration Handbook FROZEN FOOD - POUCH

54 ZOOM ZONE FROZEN FOOD INDEX Three-layer coextruded PE film, can be laminated to OPP. Core: XUS in blends with DOW LDPE for improved low temperature toughness and optics µm Sealant: DOWLEX 6001 GC for excellent mechanics and sealability, ELITE 5401GS for improved toughness or AFFINITY PL 1840 for optimal packaging line speed. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Skin: DOWLEX 6000G in blends with 20% DOW LDPE 320E for excellent optics and shelf appeal. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Good puncture combined with tear resistance at low temperature Low seal initiation temperature Conversion requirements Fast packaging line speed Seal integrity after filling Mechanical consistency at low temperatures TECHNICAL ZONE Dart Impact 1, % LLDPE Dart impact (g) Monolayer 25 mic film 1,500 1, w/20% DOW TM LDPE 0 ELITE 5400G (1.0 MI, d) Competitive mll (1.0 MI, d) ATTANE SL4100G (1.0 MI, d) XUS (INNATE family) (0.85 MI, d) Source: Dow 1 Dow experimental product

55 THE RECYCLABLE POUCH THAT KEEPS CAKE MIX DRY Moisture barrier and sealability, specially through powders. Did you know that packaging innovations like dry cake mix packs are a direct response to consumer demand and societal trends? As more families have two breadwinners, the need for food that is easier and quicker to prepare has risen. Source: INCPEN DRY CAKE MIX - STAND-UP POUCH

56 ZOOM ZONE DRY CAKE MIX INDEX Duplex adhesive lamination PE/PE structure for improved sustainability profile being easy-to-recycle and cost efficiency vs use of multimaterial laminates. Lamination film: PE film for good optics and printability for an easy-torecycle All PE structure. Skin/external layer: DOWLEX 6000G + DOW LDPE 320E for good aesthetics. Core layer(s): ELITE 5940ST in blends with DOW LDPE provides remarkable stiffness/toughness balance for improved abuse resistance for good final package hand-ability. Use XZ for improved stiffness if needed. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE µm Adhesive lamination: Solvent less: MOR-FREE LPlus 1/ CR 121, MOR-FREE L /C79, MOR-FREE L /C79. Solvent based: ADCOTE 301/350, ADCOTE 785/CR 765. Good adhesion on plastic and metallised films. Simple applications, dry products. PE sealant film: Sealant layer: AFFINITY PF 1140G in blends with DOW LDPE offers low seal initiation temperature allowing for broader sealing window for smooth packaging operation avoiding shrinking/melting points. Core layer(s): ELITE 5940ST in blends with DOW LDPE provides remarkable stiffness/ toughness balance for improved abuse resistance for good final package hand-ability. Use XZ for improved stiffness if needed. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Shelf life time (pinhole resistant) Moisture barrier Taste and odour neutral contact layer Conversion requirements High extrusion efficiency Coextrusion with polyethylene and adhesive Good machinability on filling line Seal through contamination Fast packaging speed Low hot tack initiation temperature TECHNICAL ZONE Hermeticity Data at 3% Cacao Powder Contamination AFFINITY PL1881G DOWLEX NG G Dwell Time (ms) Temperature ( C) Source: Dow 1 Dow experimental product

57 PET FOOD - POUCH THE BAG THAT PRESERVES DRY FOOD, FOR HAPPY PETS Toughness, sealability and good optical properties. Did you know that eight out of ten pet owners consider their pet to be a member of the family? More than half of pet owners are ready to spend more money to ensure the wellness of their pets, boosting the pet industry. Top drivers in pet food include adding variety to pet food with new flavours and additions such as breakfast and starters. Source: Pira, The Future of Global Flexible Packaging to 2020

58 ZOOM ZONE PET FOOD INDEX Usually three layers PE film in a duplex lamination structure PE/printed plastic film. Lamination layer: DOWLEX 6000G Resin in blends with DOW LDPE for good bonding to the adhesive contributing to structural performance. Lamination adhesive: Solvent less: MOR-FREE LPlus 1/CR 121, MOR-FREE L /C102, MOR-FREE L /C83. Solvent based: ADCOTE 785/CR675. Good adhesion for film/film and film/foil, good product resistance and moisture resistance. Lamination film: Reverse-printed OPET or OPP provides barrier, gloss and printability µm Core: ELITE 5400GS or DOWLEX 6001GC Resins in blends with DOW LDPE for good packaging structural integrity. Use ELITE 5940ST Resin in blends with DOW LDPE with improved stiffness/toughness balance for improved packaging structural integrity and more efficient package structure. Sealant: DOWLEX 6001GC Resin for good optics and processing, stable COF and good hermeticity or ELITE 5401GS Resin for very good seal integrity, good ESCR and high packaging speed or AFFINITY PL 1881G Resin for exceptional seal integrity, very high ESCR and highest packaging speed. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Drop test performance High structural integrity of package Improved tear propagation resistance Conversion requirements Good sealability High packaging speed Very good seal integrity Good printability Very good stiffness TECHNICAL ZONE ELITE TM 5940ST Performance 120 Stiffness 100 Blown Film Output Low Haze ELITE TM 5940ST DOWLEX TM 2740G Competitive 1 Competitive 2 Tear CD Impact Resistance 50 µm monolayer films run on a semi-industrial scale blown film line Tear MD Source: Dow

59 CONVENIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY ALL IN ONE POUCH Hermeticity with excellent shelf appeal, combined with retortability. Did you know that the origins of ready meals can be traced back to an American company which, in 1953, began commercialising surplus turkey left over after Thanksgiving as a TV dinner in an aluminium tray? From zero, first year sales were an outstanding10 million units in the US alone. Source: BBC READY MEAL - STAND-UP POUCH

60 ZOOM ZONE READY MEAL INDEX Five to seven layers, with PA or EVOH barrier film, can be laminated to printed OPET. Barrier: Polyamide (PA) or EVOH as mono-gas barrier layer, for product preservation. Tie layer. Lamination layer: RPP or CPP are used generally as lamination or skin layer µm Tie layer: XUS and XUS (AMPLIFY TY family) for excellent adhesion before and after retort. Sealant: XUS (SEALUTION family) offers resistance to heat processing and easy open features. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Good interlayer adhesion before and after retort Transparency and gloss Easy, smooth opening Conversion requirements Seal through contamination Controlled shrinkage Excellent hermeticity TECHNICAL ZONE Interlayer Adhesion after Retort EVOH (32 mol%c2) Peel Force (N/15mm) XUS Reference Formulation (AMPLIFY TM TY family) PP-EVOH Adhesion PP-EVOH Adhesion after Retort Source: Dow 1 Dow experimental product

61 WINE - BAG IN BOX THE BAG THAT PRESERVES THE QUALITY OF WINE Excellent seal integrity, barrier and flex crack resistance. Did you know that bag-in-box (BiB) has increased at an average rate of 6% per annum in Europe over the period? Growth was strong in Eastern Europe. Wine represents the biggest end application and is the fastest growing in food service. BiB is commonly used in food service, but is gaining popularity as a convenient option for at-home consumption. Source: Pira, The Future of European Food and Drink Packaging to 2020

62 ZOOM ZONE WINE INDEX Five to seven layers, with PA or EVOH barrier film. Barrier: EVOH for oxygen barrier. If improved flex crack resistance is needed, specialty resins can be offered. Inner liner: DOWLEX 6001GC Resin in blends with DOW LDPE for good structural integrity or ATTANE SL 4102G Resin for exceptional flex crack resistance performance. DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE µm Note: Alternative outer barrier liner can be a laminated PE/Adhesive/metPET/PE structure. In this case, we recommend our adhesive systems. Solvent less: Mor-Free 415/CR Solvent based: ADCOTE 811/CAT F. Highly demanding application requires high chemical resistance. Outer barrier liner Tie layer: AMPLIFY TY 1451 Resin for good interlayer adhesion. Tie layer. Lamination layer: DOWLEX 6000G Resin in blends with DOW LDPE for good structural integrity. Sealant: DOWLEX 6001GC Resin for good optics and processing, stable COF and good hermeticity or AFFINITY PL 1881G Resin for exceptional seal integrity, very high ESCR and highest packaging speed or ATTANE SL 4102G Resin for very good hermeticity with superior performance on flex resistance. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Excellent oxygen, odour and gas barrier Flex crack resistance High puncture resistance High hot tack strength Good anti-friction properties Good lay-flat properties Organoleptics neutral and food contact compliance Conversion requirements Good sealability (at spouts) Very good seal integrity Good machine-ability TECHNICAL ZONE ATTANE TM Flex Crack Performance Flex cycles (pinholes/300 cm 2 ) Tear MD/CD 40 Punct Elongation % ATTANE SL % DOW TM LDPE 310E 50% DOWLEX NG % DOW TM LDPE 310E Dart Punct Resistance Source: Dow

63 LIQUOR - STAND-UP POUCH LUXURY AND TASTE ON THE GO Odour neutral with enhanced shelf appeal. Did you know that between 2008 and 2012, consumption of alcoholic beverages grew by 2.8% CAGR, peaking in China and Brazil? Source: Alcohol Consumption Factsheet 2013, Institute of Alcohol Studies UK

64 ZOOM ZONE LIQUOR INDEX Three layers, laminated to MET PET and PET. Lamination layer: DOWLEX 6000G for excellent clarity and processability or DOWLEX 2045G/2645G for cost efficiency, in blends with DOW LDPE 312E. Adhesive: MOR-FREE 698/C102, MOR-FREE LPlus 1/CR 121, ADCOTE 775A/775C. Metallised PET. PET µm Core: DOWLEX 2645G/2045G, CEFOR 1221 for flexibility in blends with DOW LDPE 310E. Sealant: AFFINITY PL 1881G for excellent hemeticity and seal through contamination and highest packaging speed. DOWLEX 6001 GC for stable COF and clarity or, alternatively, DOWLEX G or DOWLEX G for good sealability with cost efficiency, in blends with DOW LDPE 312E. ELITE 5401G for low SIT and higher packaging speed. TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow DOW SOLUTIONS ZONE Dow packaging solutions help to meet the following structure and conversion requirements: Structure requirements Caulkability High performance and alcohol resistant adhesive Clarity Excellent puncture and tear resistance Conversion requirements Caulkability Low SIT for packaging at lower temperatures Excellent seal through contamination TECHNICAL ZONE Adhesive Bond Strength 3.0 N/15 mm ADCOTE 719A/CR719C4 ADCOTE /CR719C4 Reference Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks Source: Dow