Functional Coatings

Michem® Lube wax emulsions are added to water-based flexible packaging coatings to maximize the efficiency of form, fill and seal operations, and provide slip control, anti-blocking, mar resistance, and release. Michem® Flex formulated coatings work with both film and paper applications and offer gas, mineral, and moisture barriers with options available for food contact compliance.

Additives & Modifiers for Functional Coatings Available Form % Non-Volatile Emulsifier Charge block resistance buffability lubricity mar resistance release rub resistance scratch resistance slip and lubricity

Michem? Lube 156 PFP

(Nonionic carnauba wax emulsion)

This wax emulsion provides scratch resistance, lubricity, release, and anti-block properties in auto polishes, cosmetics, paints, coatings, and graphic arts.

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Michem? Lube 160 PFP

(Anionic carnauba wax emulsion)

This phenol-free additive provides slip and anti-block properties when used in coatings for seeds, metal, wood and OPP films.

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Michem? Lube 160RPH

(Slip and anti-block properties)

APEO-free and formaldehyde-free slip additive made from renewable materials allowing to control the coefficient of friction. This additive enters the formulation of acrylics, PVdC and Michelman low temperature heat seal coatings without affecting bond strength, printability and barrier properties of the coatings. Michem? Lube 160 RPH fully complies with FDA and EU food contact regulations.

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Formulated Coatings for Functional Coatings adhesion promotion barrier matte overprint varnish oxygen barrier print receptivity rub resistance scratch resistance Substrate - film Substrate - paper water resistance

Michem? Flex 1820

(Self adhering clay coating for labeling applications.)

Michem? Flex 1820 is a specialty clay coating which provides a receptive and absorbent layer for adhesives and glues in labeling applications. It also provides a matte surface finish.

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Michem? Flex B1000

(Water-based mineral oil migration and oxygen barrier coating for paper)

Designed to provide a high level of mineral oil and oxygen barrier and is printable and cold set gluable.

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Michem? Flex B3510

(Transparent oxygen barrier coating for flexible packaging)

A transparent high oxygen barrier water-based coating designed primarily for polymer materials. It is more durable and can withstand fracturing and pinholes compared to traditional barrier coatings. It can also be combined with metallization processes as a protective oxygen barrier coating.

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Michem? Flex B3510I

(Transparent oxygen barrier coating for flexible packaging)

A transparent, high oxygen barrier, water-based coating designed primarily for polymer materials that can also be combined with metallization processes as a protective oxygen barrier coating. Michem? Flex Barrier 3510I has a UV indicator added for better visibility of coating during application when used with a black light.

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Michem? Flex B3511

(Protective coating / primer for vacuum coated metalized films.)

A water-based clear protective top coat that provides good adhesion of vacuum metalized films to inks and laminating adhesives. This product can also be used as a primer for metalization processes.

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Michem? Flex B7010

(Transparent oxygen barrier coating for offline flexible packaging coating applications)

A transparent high oxygen barrier water-based coating designed primarily for offline applications of polymer materials. It is more durable and can withstand fracturing and pinholes compared to traditional barrier coatings. It can also be combined with metallization processes as a protective oxygen barrier coating.

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Michem? Flex M1203

(Water-based, matte finish overprint varnish)

A water-based matte finish overprint varnish for all polymer materials. This OPV allows brand owners to use polymer materials and create a paper look with a soft velvety texture. It can be applied in registration which allows for clear windows to highlight the product and/or for a mixture of gloss and matte finishes that can enhance overall shelf appeal.

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Michem? Flex M1479

(Water-based matte finish OPV for films)

A low COF, matte overprint varnish coating that features excellent anti-scratch performance. This overprint varnish is more transparent with a less white appearance than other matte finish overprint varnishes.

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Michem? Flex R1924

(Water-based print receptive primer for water-based and UV inks)

An environmentally friendly primer that promotes print receptivity and adhesion of water-based and UV cured inks and coatings used in printing flexible packaging and labels. It improves ink adhesion on a variety of substrate materials including plastic film, paper, and foil.

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