{"id":182781,"date":"2026-10-26T07:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T06:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=182781"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:51:03","slug":"dongsung-chemical-and-cj-biomaterials-introduce-first-pha-based-ecoviva-hotmelt-adhesive-available-in-the-us-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/dongsung-chemical-and-cj-biomaterials-introduce-first-pha-based-ecoviva-hotmelt-adhesive-available-in-the-us-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Dongsung Chemical and CJ Biomaterials Introduce First PHA-Based ECOVIVA\u00ae Hotmelt Adhesive Available in the US Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-1.jpg\" alt=\"The PHACT\u2122 PHA-based ECOVIVA\u00ae hotmelt adhesive is in use by COSMAX for eyeshadow packaging\" class=\"wp-image-182795\" style=\"width:534px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The PHACT\u2122 PHA-based ECOVIVA\u00ae hotmelt adhesive is in use by COSMAX for eyeshadow packaging \u00a9 CJ Biomaterials<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New adhesive designed for cosmetics and consumer packaging, household goods, and electronics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formulated with measurable biobased content and designed to reduce CO\u2082\u00a0emissions compared to conventional adhesives<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PHA-based adhesive offers high cold resistance and can be applied using existing hot melt nozzles and rollers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=4ARYg16ym6i6VQsGPv8ko-WghyJ_IuoP5hOEnpEIc7fggM6metVGv7-8ia3XlmtWHoHGRgybzyDVRylMMchG-_1keJ_-uqOUd-qH-r7n12k=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>CJ Biomaterials, Inc<\/u><\/a>., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has partnered with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=10LWjJmMzN1qy7MTk22Xga42moANrnMqZcemhBXhsDJZgO2gK_tzOKB8EqOn2TVXSXeOzp-VZBuvDV1PBMXBx5ty4NrDwQLfoYkY3VDn5xk=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Dongsung Chemical<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to introduce the first PHA-based hotmelt adhesive available in the US market. Designed for packaging applications, the ECOVIVA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Hotmelt Adhesive is optimized for cosmetics packaging, household goods, electronics, and other consumer packaging, and it effectively bonds challenging substrates, including paper to aluminum and paper to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ECOVIVA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Hotmelt Adhesive is formulated with biomass content, including CJ Biomaterials\u2019 proprietary amorphous PHA biopolymer, PHACT\u2122 A1000P. The adhesive is designed to significantly reduce CO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;emissions compared to conventional polyisobutylene (PIB) adhesives, and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) adhesives. The adhesive has also received DIN CERTCO (Germany) biobased certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This adhesive offers high cold resistance and enables adhesion at room temperature and under low pressure. The adhesive can also be applied using existing hot melt nozzles and rollers, and it is suitable for components of various shapes and sizes. In partnership with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1FUyXKL4Myf86QInmBL1dbnwXufSASiQriISRFHWNnifID8Dh2R3OTEJnDmy9F8RKu_RM-nRPJtYckYe6UG-Cg==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">COSMAX<\/a>, the world\u2019s leading cosmetics ODM (Original Development Manufacturing) company, PHA-based ECOVIVA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>Hotmelt Adhesive is already in use in its packaging process for eyeshadow products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBy matching the performance of conventional hotmelt adhesives while introducing renewable, biobased content, this PHA-based hotmelt adhesive gives packaging manufacturers a more sustainable option for meeting their customers\u2019 needs and increasingly demanding carbon and source reduction targets required by global climate and packaging frameworks,\u201d says <strong>Max Senechal, Chief Commercial Officer at CJ Biomaterials.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-hot-melt.jpg\" alt=\"Dongsung Chemical and CJ Biomaterials introduced the first PHA-based hotmelt adhesive available in the US market that features measurable biobased content and a low carbon footprint compared to conventional adhesives\" class=\"wp-image-182796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-hot-melt.jpg 600w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-hot-melt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-hot-melt-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/10\/cj-dongsung-hot-melt-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dongsung Chemical and CJ Biomaterials introduced the first PHA-based hotmelt adhesive available in the US market that features measurable biobased content and a low carbon footprint compared to conventional adhesives \u00a9 CJ Biomaterials<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=X6bqV-e_anoSCAsDIXa_Q8-vSK8L00hE5Hy37lhN7HY0nnX9nU-VFNUMcaWg1gMp6CO1Jwxngq5sP810ihAvLQugoPDSZG-usK1A1OHWGSr4s40-wMhnJ5ep7Ka8P7oy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PHACT\u2122 A1000P<\/a>&nbsp;is produced via the fermentation of plant-based sugars and is certified as biobased by DIN CERTCO and OK biobased 4-stars by T\u00dcV AUSTRIA. It is a soft, flexible PHA that reduces brittleness and improves processability when combined with other biopolymers, delivering performance that is equal or superior to conventional petroleum-based polymers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic packaging from COSMAX featuring the use of the PHACT\u2122 PHA-based ECOVIVA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>Hotmelt Adhesive will be on display at the Dongsung Chemical booth (# W-42110) and CJ Biomaterials booth (#W-49108) during the upcoming&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=oxcBwGxTbkve4Nbwa7pOlOmuuzR56uO6Jd4g8r2lDQjUpv6ReTzbs-sAQ34Rpncbe5uzS9hF-728YgdfPGYg36goZnr1VPwSGbg-naeBny8=\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><u>PACK EXPO<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;tradeshow in Chicago from October 18-21, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About CJ BIOMATERIALS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CJ Biomaterials, a business unit of global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang, is a leading manufacturer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers. The company\u2019s proprietary PHACT\u2122 PHA technology transforms carbon dioxide sequestered in plant sugars into innovative biopolymers through a unique, highly efficient fermentation process that produces both amorphous and semi-crystalline PHAs. These PHAs are certified biobased, compostable in home and commercial composting conditions, and biodegradable in marine and soil environments, and do not create persistent microplastics. CJ Biomaterials partners with brands across packaging, consumer goods, food service, nonwovens, and other industries to develop new materials and applications that reduce environmental impact while meeting rigorous performance standards. With headquarters in Seoul, Korea; offices in Woburn, MA, USA, and Frankfurt, Germany; and manufacturing facilities strategically positioned to serve global markets; CJ Biomaterials is committed to scaling sustainable material solutions that accelerate the transition to a circular bioeconomy. To learn more about CJ Biomaterials visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cjbiomaterials.com\">cjbiomaterials.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has partnered with\u00a0Dongsung Chemical\u00a0to introduce the first PHA-based hotmelt adhesive available in the US market. 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