MyIndustryWorld

Functional Coatings

Coating packaging with dispersions can achieve various effects. For example, combining PVDC and PVC requires adhesion-boosting dispersions as primers.

Special dispersion coatings are applied to packaging for aroma preservation or to serve as a mineral-oil barrier. Whether barrier coatings, adhesion-boosting substances, or resealable packages are required – BASF offers dispersions and additives, particularly stabilizers, for a broad range of functional coatings.

Illustration of various food items on a black background, including a juice box, dog snack, coffee carton, paprika chips, a plastic tray, and a wafer bar.

aroma barrier

primer

adhesives for reclosability

cold seal

Highlight products

Emuldur® 381 A

Aqueous adhesion promotor.

Read more

Epotal® A 816

Acrylic barrier and heat-seal coating.

Read more

Epotal® 3642

Dispersion for moisture barrier, adhesives, and adhesive sealants.

Read more

Gliding agent dispersion 8645

Aqueous dispersion of wax.

Read more

Graphic with several green honeycomb elements displaying the text "Circular Economy", "Environment & Climate" and "Safety Regulations", with smaller elements displaying sustainability-related icons such as green footprints or the recycling icon .

Sustainability meets Adhesives

Safe and sustainable chemicals are key to reducing emissions and enabling circularity. The adhesive industry needs to move quickly, due to a rising number of upcoming regulations emanating from the European Green Deal. BASF can help you navigate these dynamics – with its adhesive chemistry, application, and regulations expertise.

Read more

A young girl with black curls sits on a couch, smiling broadly while holding a chip and a bag of snacks.

Epotal^®

Our water-based Epotal^® lamination adhesives enable our customers to create flexible, durable and food-safe packaging with more sustainable end-of-life options.

Read more

Pouring dispersion creates a splash with droplets, overlaid with a blue box stating, "Exclusive content – Login required."

Technical Information: Preservation of Polymer Dispersions

Covering the selection of biocides for preservation to proper handling and storage techniques, ensuring the stability and quality of water-based polymer dispersions throughout their shelf life. Whether you are involved in production, packaging, transportation, or storage of polymer dispersions, this information will help you maintain optimal microbiological quality and ensure the longevity of your products.

Read more

Close-up of a white cream being stirred with a spatula, creating smooth, swirling patterns. A blue banner reads "Exclusive content – Login required."

Technical Information: Handling and Storage of Polymer Dispersions

Polymer dispersions are increasingly processed in various industries. Bulk delivery by road or rail tanker is more convenient for processing facilities. This Technical Information provides an overview of the advantages of bulk delivery and requirements for storage tanks. It also describes measures for handling bulk deliveries of polymer dispersions.

Read more

Discover

BASF at Interpack 2026: Adhesives for modern packaging concepts

BASF and its European distribution organization BTC Europe will present their broad portfolio for the packaging industry at the international trade fair interpack in hall 10, booth A 44. The focus will be on material solutions, product innovations and recycling‑friendly adhesive systems for the packaging industry.

Cheese in plastic packaging tray on a wooden table with white bread and a glass of wine, set against a scenic mountain view in soft evening light.

EU Regulations: How to make your packaging PPWReady

With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the flexible packaging industry is undergoing major transformation, bringing both challenges and opportunities. In the shift toward fully recyclable laminated packaging, water-based adhesive solutions offer a fast track to safety and compliance - not just for today, but for the future.

Illustration comparing the life cycle of laminated packaging before and after the implementation of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The "before" side shows a linear process ending in disposal. The "after" side depicts a circular life cycle, where laminated packaging is collected, recycled, and reused, reflecting the goals of the PPWR to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

How to protect your license to operate: Tackling PAA in laminated packaging

What most people know: The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will require plastic packaging to be recyclable and to contain recycled materials by 2030. What few realize: Your packaging’s market viability could be at serious risk if harmful substances - such as primary aromatic amines (PAA) - are formed during the recycling process.

Technical Information: Preservation of Polymer Dispersions

Covering the selection of biocides for preservation to proper handling and storage techniques, ensuring the stability and quality of water-based polymer dispersions throughout their shelf life. Whether you are involved in production, packaging, transportation, or storage of polymer dispersions, this information will help you maintain optimal microbiological quality and ensure the longevity of your products.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Schiele reelected to 4evergreen alliance Steering Group

The 4evergreen industry alliance brings together leading companies from across the entire fibre-based packaging value chain. Their joint goal: to raise the overall recycling rate of this packaging type to 90% by 2030. BASF has been an active participant from the start.

Choose your application: