Coatings Offer High Barriers

Published: February 01, 2011

Nanolok WR water-based barrier coatings offer high-oxygen barrier over the widest relative humidity and provide similar moisture barrier to that of PVDC-coated

Biosafe Receives Polymer Patent for Antimicrobial

Published: December 13, 2010

The US Patent Office has issued a composition of matter patent to Biosafe, Inc., on the siloxane polymer that is the keystone of the company's proprietary antimicrobial technology

Coatings Suited For Inkjet Labels

Published: November 01, 2010

Both matte and gloss substrate coatings for the EFI Jetrion UV inkjet label press are said to work successfully on paper and film materials. Company also

Michelman Increases Reactor Capacity at Cincinnati Plant

Published: September 01, 2010

In response to increased demand and to better serve its growing US customer base, Michelman has added new reactor capacity at its Cincinnati, OH, headquarters. The company has also been adding personnel in business units and departments throughout the company

Thickener Lasts Long

Published: March 01, 2010

Aqua Thix 600 water-based thickener is compatible with the full range of aqueous inks, coatings, and adhesives. Features a solids profile of 33%, which

Coating Replaces Matte Film

Published: February 01, 2010

Starkote AQ-5002 high-Asuited to cosmetic packaging and more. Designed as a cost-effective replacement to matte film, coating has a soft suede feel that

What Is Cationic UV Technology?

Published: February 29, 2004

Cationic UV (ultraviolet)-curable inks and coatings have been offered commercially for more than 30 years, but to many printers and converters, it still is a “new technology.”