Ashland Launches New Matte Coating for Flexible Packaging

摘要

Ashland Inc. has developed Purekote 23589, a coating that can be used safely in food packaging applications regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The water-based coating delivers a superior matte appearance and velvety feel to paper and plastic bags, pouches, lidding films, foil bags and sachets. Purekote 23589 coating is safe for use with any food and does not have temperature limitations. Purekote coating is print receptive and can be used with film, foil and numerous other substrates. It can be applied via gravure or flexographic process with an enclosed-chamber doctor blade. Converters and brand owners will appreciate the design flexibility of Purekote 23589 coating compared to using films with soft-touch properties built into them. Purekote can be pattern applied to create packaging with both matte sections and clear "windows," that allow consumers to see the product inside. This flexibility in application also makes Purekote suited for use on pressure-sensitive labels, boxes and many other non-food applications.