Advanced protection for
Paper and Cardboard
Recyclable, compostable, and repulpable water-based coatings for paper, cardboard, and corrugated board packaging.
High resistance
Superior barrier
Technical Features
Water Barrier Coatings
Water resistance depends on the grade, paper, coat weight and drying. These families offer different functions; Cobb measures water absorption and does not establish a universal product ranking.
Grease Barrier Coatings
Coatings that reduce oil and grease penetration in paper and board. Validate with the contents and conditions of use; confirm Kit Test applicability for each system.
Moisture Barrier Coatings
Advanced protection against moisture and vapor for frozen foods and cold chain packaging.
Coatings for Industrial Applications
Specialized technical solutions: anti-slip, anticorrosive, and anti-abrasive.
Paper cups
Michelman technology for evaluating barriers and sealing.
Water Barrier Coatings
Water resistance depends on the grade, paper, coat weight and drying. These families offer different functions; Cobb measures water absorption and does not establish a universal product ranking.
Higher Cobb value = Higher water absorption
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 a highly cost-effective option for applications requiring an adequate water barrier, allowing you to maximize product utilization.
High dilution advantages:
Detailed technical comparison
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 |
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Versatile solutions for every industry need
Grease Barrier Coatings
Coatings that reduce oil and grease penetration in paper and board. Validate with the contents and conditions of use; confirm Kit Test applicability for each system.
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
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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
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.
Recyclability
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High performance
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