Overview
OMM’s water-based barrier varnishes provide a high barrier to paper-based packaging and wraps. They are designed for “low MVTR”, to retard water vapor transmission in order to keep perishables fresh, frozen goods intact, or sensitive contents in factory condition.
Product Name | Water resistance | Oil and Grease resistance | MVTR | Alkali | Heat Sealing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OM WB 6001 B | • | • | |||
OM WB 6007 B | • | • | • | • | |
OM WB 6008 B | • | • | • | ||
OM WB 6009 B | • | • |
Why Barrier Varnish?
Provides Circular, Recyclable solution
Improved recyclability and repulpability with easier processing, less plastic wasted and less contamination
Home compostable
Raw Materials deriving the coatings are home compostable
Reduction of Plastic Use
Reduce levels of plastic waste and the impact of plastic products on the environment
Water-based barrier coatings that work
BARRIER PROPERTIES
Depending on the end application, barrier coatings from OMM Graphic have barrier properties against:
- Water
- Water Vapor
- Oil and Grease
- Alkaline
Great printability and functional properties:
- Heat Sealability
- Good Release
- High block resistance
- High rub resistance
- Heat resistance
- Food contact compliance
Suitable for various application processes:
- Offset – Sheet-fed
- Flexographic
- Gravure
- Curtain coater
- Blade coater
Variety of end uses
- Paper cups for hot and cold drinks
- Food packaging for lunch boxes, frozen food and microwave packaging
- Paper bowls
- Paper plates
- Candy Packaging
- Burger and food wrappers