Paper and board that resist water and grease, without plastic lamination.
Water-based coatings for paper, board and corrugated, formulated to be recycled and repulped, with water, grease and moisture barrier.
- Food contact options by grade
- Water-based
What does your packaging need to resist?
Start from the property you need to solve: water, grease, moisture, industrial uses or cups.
Water Barrier coatings
Three series for three levels of demand: from fruit boxes with condensation to packaging that cannot absorb water.
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Grease Barrier coatings
Coatings that stop grease and oil on paper and board, for food packaging that looks clean from kitchen to table.
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Moisture Barrier coatings
Moisture and vapor barrier for frozen food and cold chain packaging.
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Coatings for industrial applications
Technical anti-slip, anti-corrosion and anti-abrasion coatings.
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Coatings for paper cups
Michelman technology to evaluate barrier and sealing in cups.
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The same protection, with a material recyclers can actually recover.
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PE-laminated board
- Board
- Polyethylene laminate
Two bonded materials: the recycler has to separate them.
With a water-based coating
Board with a water-based barrier
- Board
- Water-based barrier (water / grease)
A single fiber material, designed to repulp.
Water Barrier coatings
Three series for three levels of demand: from fruit boxes with condensation to packaging that cannot absorb water.
12622–272-min Cobb
Low Cobb, even diluted
HydraBan® keeps Cobb at 22–27 with 80% water in the mix.
90%dilution with water
More coverage per liter
HydraBan® accepts up to 90% dilution with water, lowering cost per coated meter.
0–102-min Cobb
Maximum water resistance
VaporCoat® reaches Cobb values of 0 to 10 for the toughest requirements.
Manufacturer reference values (Michelman). Final performance is confirmed with a trial on your material and line.
HydraBan® series
- Cobb values 22-28 2 minutes
- Dilutable up to 90% with water
- Water resistance on paper and board
- Check bonding with the chosen adhesive
- Evaluate printing on the coating
Michem® Coat series
- Cobb values 10-20 2 minutes
- Dilutable up to 30% with water
- Oil and grease barrier
- Selected grades add water resistance
- Gluing and other properties depend on grade
VaporCoat® series
- Cobb values 0-10 2 minutes
- Water vapor transmission control
- Grades with water and grease resistance
- Validate closure, especially with water-based adhesives
- Evaluate in the complete structure
2 min Cobb vs. Dilution
HydraBan® series performance
The high dilution of the HydraBan® series makes it cost-effective for applications that need an adequate water barrier.
Economic yield
up to 5 times more effective product at 80% dilution.
Stability
Cobb values go from 22 to 27 even at 80% dilution.
Lower absorption
from an initial Cobb of 126.23 to a 22-27 range.
Flexibility
adjust the concentration to the barrier you need.
The three series compared
| Features | HydraBan® Series | Michem® Coat Series | VaporCoat® Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary function | Liquid water | Oil and grease | Water vapor |
| Cobb Values (2 min) | 22-28 | 10-20 | 0-10 |
| Water Dilutability | Up to 90% - Maximum economic efficiency | Up to 30% | Limited |
| Gluing | Validate with the adhesive | Validate with the adhesive | Validate with the adhesive |
| Printing | Validate with the ink | Validate with the ink | Validate with the ink |
Higher Cobb value = Higher water absorption
Typical applications
Fruit Box
Refrigerated Boxes
Food Packaging
Paper Cups
Grease Barrier coatings
Coatings that stop grease and oil on paper and board, for food packaging that looks clean from kitchen to table.
Plate Kote™ series
- Grease barrier for paper plates and bowls
- Suitable for paper plate manufacturing
Michem® Coat series
- Oil and grease resistance by grade and construction
- Complement resistance with water barriers
VaporCoat® series
- Grades combining vapor, water and grease resistance
- Complement resistance with water and moisture barriers
Typical applications
Paper Plates
Delivery Boxes
Pizza Boxes
Paper Trays
Moisture Barrier coatings
VaporCoat® series
Protect your paper packaging from humidity changes or refrigerated environments and complement them with water and grease barriers for complete protection.
- Water vapor barrier by grade and structure
- Measure MVTR at defined temperature and humidity
- Validate water and grease resistance if needed
Coatings for industrial applications
Technical anti-slip, anti-corrosion and anti-abrasion coatings.
SofTak® series
- Increases the Coefficient of Friction of the coated surface
- Verify slide angle and friction on your material
- Compatible with Hotmelt and PVA gluing
Nomar® series
- Reduces board abrasion against sensitive surfaces
- Protects the product inside from scratches caused by friction
- Compatible with Hotmelt and PVA gluing
RustBan® series
- Vapor corrosion inhibitor applied to packaging
- Evaluate with the intended metal, closure and storage
ThermaGloss® series
- Protects inks from direct contact with heat sources
Coatings for paper cups
Develop cups with liquid resistance and heat sealing. We help you evaluate an alternative to PE linings, from coated paper to the formed cup.
Frequently asked questions
Can PE lamination on board be replaced?
Yes, in many applications. A water-based barrier applied to the board resists water or grease without a separate plastic layer, so the package stays a single fiber material. It is validated with the food, contact time and converting process.
What Cobb value does my packaging need?
It depends on the use. As manufacturer reference values, HydraBan® reaches a Cobb of 22–27, Michem® Coat 10–20 and VaporCoat® 0–10 (2 minutes). Boxes with condensation or cold chain usually need the mid or high series; we define it with a trial on your material.
Can the coated paper be repulped?
The coatings are formulated to keep the paper repulpable, and some lines have PTS results. Final confirmation depends on the grade and the coat weight applied.
Bring your substrate, target barrier, or current challenge
Tell us your package structure and project goal. We will propose the product family and the trial to start with.
Validate with a sample before you decide
Tell us about your application and an engineer will recommend the right coating for your substrate and your process.
An engineer replies within 24 business hours
Technical recommendation based on your substrate and line
Samples to validate on your own line, at no cost