Kuraray is the world leader in high gas barrier technology, production and technical development of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH). Our EVOH resin have been available worldwide under the name of EVAL™ since 1972 and are produced globally in Belgium, the USA and Japan. Specialized local teams in each region support EVAL™ resin sales and technical development. EVAL™ EVOH with a thickness of only 1 mm has the same gas barrier as a 10-meter-thick wall of LDPE. With such performance, a very thin layer of EVAL™ EVOH adds a superior barrier to efficient multilayer structures, making it possible for these multilayer structures to provide functional protection using a minimum amount of material. This way, the packaging weighs less and still protects the product and the environment. What is more: due to the minimal amount of EVAL™ needed, packers can use the resin with polyolefins – such as polyethylene – to create a package that will still be considered mono-material and fits well into the recycling stream.The barrier function of EVAL™ EVOH works in both directions: it keeps harmful oxygen and contamination away from sensitive products and locks aroma and value inside. This makes this unique superior barrier copolymer particularly suited to provide the gas, aroma, grease and functional barrier in food, medical & pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging . Even in cases where the food is specially treated, like baby food, EVAL™ barrier properties will protect the sensitive vitamin content against oxidation. EVAL™ EVOH also helps to use energy more efficiently and reduce environmental impact in automotive fuel systems, industrial materials and agricultural films.