Functional Coatings

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

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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.

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Emuldur® 381 A

Aqueous adhesion; promotor.

Epotal® A 816

Acrylic barrier and heat-seal coating.

Epotal® 3642

Dispersion for; moisture barrier, adhesives and adhesive sealants.

Gliding agent dispersion 8645

Aqueous dispersion of wax.

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.

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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.