Barrier Solutions
for Food Packaging
Aqueous coatings that improve oxygen barrier properties
for paper and plastic substrates or extrudates
We've developed a range of water-based oxygen barrier coatings to meet your specific performance needs. Using a MICA barrier coating can be an economic and environmentally responsible alternative to using multiple layers in paper and film packages.
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MICA EL-1241/HS
MICA EL-1241 is a water-based, single-pass coating designed to provide an oxygen barrier for plastic films. A higher solids version of this product is also available for paper substrates.
MICA R-2462-A
MICA R-2462-A is a single component, water-based coating designed to provide oxygen barrier properties on plastic films. It may also afford resistance to some grease and oils on paper.
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Key Attributes of
Oxygen Barrier Coatings
Water-Based
In 1971, we were among the first to introduce a water-based primer to the flexible packaging industry. Today, we are the global leader in water-based primers, coatings and adhesion promoters.Improve Barrier Properties
Our barrier coatings can help improve oxygen barrier properties in paper and film packages.
Self-Priming
MICA EL-1241 (and its high solids version) is single pass and self-priming on paper and film. On paper, MICA R-2462-A is self-priming.
Optically Clear
Many Mica products can help keep brand colors and identity intact, and reduce haze in clear film applications.Application Examples
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