Dissolvable Flat Bags & Box Liners

• 3 times stronger than LDPE holding cement additives, medical instruments and food ingredients securely with fewer packaging failures
• Complete dissolution in hot water above 60°C with no residue, no microplastics, no contamination
• Dissolves in 3 to 5 minutes during processing, releasing contents without manual bag opening
• Pre-measured accuracy delivering exact quantities every time for cement additives and ingredients
• EO gas permeable allowing ethylene oxide sterilisation while providing protective barriers
• Marine safe and biodegradable breaking down into water, carbon dioxide and biomass
• Zero packaging waste eliminating plastic fragments from processing systems and landfill
• Room temperature stable requiring hot water above 60°C to dissolve
• Food contact safe suitable for direct food contact applications

For Construction and Building

• Workers throw entire sealed bags into concrete mixers without opening or measuring
• Hot mix water dissolves packaging within minutes and releases additives
• Pre-measured portions deliver repeatable concrete performance every time
• No plastic bags to collect from job sites or pay landfill fees for

For Medical and Healthcare

• PVOH film allows EO sterilisation gas penetration while providing protective barriers
• Bags dissolve during instrument cleaning after sterilisation processing
• Maintains sterile fields from sterilisation through to point of use
• No plastic sterilisation bags to dispose of after every cycle

For Food Manufacturing

• Contents go directly to processing with liner intact, skipping manual removal
• Processing lines move faster without stopping to separate liners from contents
• Less handling means lower contamination risk throughout processing
• No plastic liner fragments in processing systems or equipment

For Facility Managers and Procurement

• Labour savings from eliminating bag opening, packaging removal and liner separation steps
• Reduced waste disposal costs with no plastic packaging to collect or transport
• Regulatory compliance ahead of plastic packaging restrictions spreading across Australian states
• Demonstrate sustainability commitment with tangible action beyond token gestures

Construction and Building

• Cement suppliers packaging pre-measured additives for concrete mixing
• Construction chemical manufacturers providing dissolvable product packaging
• Concrete mixing operations using pre-portioned additive bags
• Building material distributors supplying construction sites

Medical and Healthcare

• Hospital sterilisation departments processing medical devices and instruments
• Medical device manufacturers packaging products for EO sterilisation
• Sterilisation service providers managing high-volume processing
• Healthcare facilities using ethylene oxide sterilisation processes

Food Manufacturing

• Commercial food processors lining cartons for bulk ingredient storage
• Ingredient suppliers packaging products for food manufacturing clients
• Food manufacturers requiring dissolvable carton liners
• Processing facilities handling bulk ingredients in lined containers

Chemical and Pharmaceutical

• Industrial chemical suppliers packaging measured portions
• Specialty additive manufacturers using dissolvable packaging
• Pharmaceutical processors handling water-soluble ingredients
• Compounding facilities requiring dissolvable packaging for ingredient handling

Construction cement additives: Workers throw entire sealed bags into concrete mixers where hot water dissolves packaging and releases pre-measured additives. No time spent cutting bags, emptying contents or disposing of packaging.

Medical EO sterilisation: Staff package medical devices and instruments in gas-permeable bags. After sterilisation processing, bags dissolve during instrument cleaning. Packaging provides protective barriers from sterilisation through to point of use.

Food manufacturing: Processors line cartons with gusseted box liners. Contents go directly to processing with liner intact. Hot water above 60°C dissolves liners within 3 to 5 minutes without manual separation.

Zero waste outcome: PVOH breaks down into water, carbon dioxide and biomass. No plastic fragments, no microplastics, no environmental pollutants from packaging that enters processing systems or waterways.

Zero Plastic Waste

Packaging biodegrades completely with no plastic fragments entering landfills, oceans or waterways. PVOH dissolves into water, carbon dioxide and biomass during processing.

Marine Ecosystem Protection

PVOH breaks down harmlessly if packaging enters waterways, preventing harm to fish, turtles and marine mammals. No microplastics or persistent pollutants from dissolvable packaging.

Reduced Landfill

Packaging disappears into processing systems instead of requiring disposal as plastic waste. Eliminates collection, transport and landfill fees for empty packaging.

Lower Carbon Footprint

Manufacturing PVOH creates lower emissions than traditional plastic production processes. Supports circular economy goals by eliminating plastic disposal requirements.

Bags begin dissolving at 60°C and above. Hot water or processing systems at 60°C to 85°C dissolve bags completely within 3 to 5 minutes. Cold water will not dissolve the bags.

Light rain or damp conditions will not dissolve bags immediately. Bags require sustained contact with water above 60°C to dissolve. Brief moisture exposure or cold water contact will not trigger dissolution, though prolonged exposure to any moisture will weaken bags over time. Store bags in dry conditions.

5 years when stored in cool, dry conditions in sealed original packaging. Bags exposed to humidity or stored improperly may degrade faster.

PVOH dissolves completely and integrates into concrete mix without affecting strength, curing or performance. The small amount of dissolved film becomes part of the mix water. Cement additive manufacturers design products specifically for use in dissolvable packaging.

PVOH film is gas permeable and compatible with standard ethylene oxide sterilisation cycles. Bags allow EO gas penetration while providing protective barriers for medical devices and instruments. Test bags in your specific sterilisation process to confirm compatibility.

Yes. Dissolvable flat bags work for water-soluble chemicals, detergents, cleaning agents, water treatment compounds and other additives that dissolve or disperse in hot water. Contact our team to confirm compatibility with your specific chemicals.

Custom sizing is available for large volume orders. Contact our team with your carton dimensions, gusset requirements and order quantities. Minimum order quantities apply for custom sizes.

Custom printing is available for large volume orders. Bags can display product names, dosage instructions, safety warnings or company branding. Contact our team to discuss printing requirements and minimum order quantities.

Bags begin dissolving on contact with water. If bags get wet during storage, dispensing or use, they lose structural integrity and cannot function as intended. Store bags properly in cool, dry conditions and handle with dry hands only.

PVOH biodegrades in landfill conditions but requires moisture and microbial activity. Biodegradation is slower in dry landfill environments compared to dissolution in hot water. Bags still break down completely without leaving plastic fragments, unlike traditional plastic packaging.

We dispatch from our Sydney warehouse within 1-2 business days for in-stock items. Fast delivery across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT, TAS, NT. For volume orders or custom requirements, contact us for specific lead times.