Water-based coatings for more recyclable packaging.
Michelman water-based coatings that replace plastic lamination on paper and simplify flexible packaging. We support you from selection to the trial on your line.
Before recommending, we evaluate your material and your process.
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Water-based technology for paper and flexible packaging- FDA
- BfR
- PTS
Selection, trials and technical support
Which coating do you need?
Choose your need and answer a few questions. Find a coating family to evaluate, without sharing your contact details.
Works with the material you already use.
Paper, board, corrugated, films or labels: choose your material and see which barrier you can add.
Paper and board
Barriers against water, moisture and grease, selected for your packaging needs.
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Flexible packaging
Primers, barriers and heat seals to develop and evaluate flexible structures.
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Printing and finishing
Primers for ink adhesion and varnishes to protect your print finish.
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Three reference results from the technology we represent.
12622–272-min Cobb
A water barrier that goes further
HydraBan® keeps Cobb at 22–27 even diluted 80% with water.
100<0.8cc/m²/day
Oxygen barrier without EVOH
A Michem® Flex Barrier coating brings a PET film’s OTR below 0.8.
65 °Cseal initiation
Seals paper at low temperature
Water-based heat seals that replace the PE layer in paper structures.
Manufacturer reference values (Michelman). Final performance is confirmed with a trial on your material and line.
From diagnosis to plant trial
No buying blind: we define the alternative, the trial and the criteria to decide with data.
- 01
Starting point
We review the substrate, goal, and conditions on your line.
- 02
Trial
We propose an option and a test plan.
- 03
Validation
We assess results on your materials and operating conditions.
- 04
Implementation
We support the adjustments needed to take the system into production.
Already have your process details?
Share your material, objective and operating conditions in a guided request. Technical details are optional.
Performance matters. So does the next use.
The alternative is selected for the material, application and finished packaging requirements.
Design for recycling
Replace plastic layers with a water-based barrier and simplify your package structure.
Fiber recovery
Coatings designed to repulp with the paper, with PTS results on selected grades.
Compostability options
Grades with compostability certification for the applications that require it.
Documentation to decide with confidence.
We review your application requirements and the documentation for the selected grade.
FDA
Food-contact documentation for the United States market, depending on the product.
BfR
Conformity documentation applicable to the product and intended use.
PTS
Repulpability results available for selected product lines.
Scope depends on the product and application. Request documentation for the grade you want to evaluate.
Let’s talk about your packaging
Tell us what you need to achieve. Our team will review your application and help define the next step.
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