Pre-Print and Reverse Print
Ink Adhesion Primers
Water-based products that improve adhesion between
a variety of inks and all common substrates and extrudates.
Our water-based ink adhesion primers can help modify the surface of films, paper, foil, glass, and non-woven materials to improve ink receptivity. Many products can also promote the adhesion of printed film to another substrate or extrudate in reverse-print applications. Our primers work with a variety of ink chemistries, including nitrocellulose (NC), digital, inkjet, UV, and bio-based.
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MICA A-131-X
MICA A-131-X is the industry standard of water-based primers. It is a high-performance, multipurpose product for extrusions, inks, coatings, & adhesives.
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 EL-854-A
MICA EL-854-A is an aqueous acrylic emulsion for use as a topcoat on film, foil, glass, and paper. When properly applied, the coating is water and alkali-resistant and has good printability.
MICA G-1092
MICA G-1092 is a single component, aqueous polymeric dispersion useful as a primer for aluminum foil and metalized substrates prior to extrusion coating with polyethylene, copolymers, and ionomers. Adhesion at the primed interface is stronger than typically observed with other poly(ethylene-acrylic acid) based primers.
MICA G-680
MICA G-680 is an aqueous heat-seal coating used to seal paper, metalized film, and aluminum foil to itself.
MICA H-722
MICA H-722 is a single component, concentrated aqueous resin dispersion designed for promoting adhesion of extruded polyethylene to paper and film.
MICA H-760-A
MICA H-760-A is a single component, concentrated aqueous resin dispersion designed for promoting the adhesion of extruded resins to various supporting films and papers.
MICA H-788
MICA H-788 is a single component, concentrated aqueous resin dispersion designed for promoting adhesion of extruded polyethylene to paper or film.
MICA I-1050
MICA I-1050 is an aqueous polymeric dispersion suitable for use as an in-line film primer for extrusion coating or printing. An optional crosslinker can be added for superior water resistance.
MICA I-1051
MICA I-1051 is an aqueous polymeric dispersion suitable for use as an in-line film primer for extrusion coating or printing. An optional cross linker can be added for superior water resistance.
MICA I-372-C
MICA I-372-C is a “press-ready” aqueous polymeric dispersion suitable for use as a film primer for extrusion coating or printing. An optional crosslinker can be added for superior water resistance.
MICA I-793
MICA I-793 is an aqueous polymeric dispersion suitable for use as a block-free film primer for extrusion coating or printing. It may be suitable as a base coat for metallization. An optional crosslinker can be added for superior water resistance.
MICA I-842
MICA I-842 is an aqueous polymeric dispersion suitable for use as an in-line film primer for extrusion coating or printing. An optional cross linker can be added for superior water resistance.
MICA M-1164
MICA M-1164 is a single component, aqueous polymeric dispersion useful as a primer for aluminum foil and metalized substrates prior to extrusion coating with polyethylene, copolymers, and ionomers.
MICA M-2420
MICA M-2420 is a single component, aqueous resin dispersion designed to promote adhesion of extruded ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) resins to film substrates. MICA M-2420 passes the severe service exposure test when used with ozone.
MICA M-2824
MICA M-2824 is a water-based acrylic coating designed to promote face-to-face heat sealing of foils and paper. Substrates, especially paper, that are coated with MICA M-2824 exhibit excellent printability.
MICA MC-140-A
MICA MC-140-A is a water-based heat-seal coating designed for non-woven applications. It has great adhesion to non-woven materials and can be used as an ink-receptive topcoat for barcode labels.
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
Ink Adhesion Primers
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.Ink-Receptive
These products are suitable for use as a pre-print primer to help with ink-receptivity and adhesion promotion.
Water Resistant
When crosslinked, some of our ink adhesion primers can help provide water-resistance properties.
Optically Clear
Many MICA primers can help keep brand colors and identity intact, and reduce haze in clear film applications.Application Examples
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