The flexible converting industry is thriving and will continue to do so in the coming years due to consumer trends surrounding individually portioned packages, resealable pouches, and other packages that […]
Extrusion Primers
Which Shipping Container is Right for You?
Mica Corporation offers a variety of container sizes to ensure you get just the right amount of product delivered to you safely and efficiently every time. Pails Our plastic pails […]
Best Practices for Working With Water-Based Primers
When working with water-based primers, we recommend implementing these three best practices to achieve optimal adhesion levels in extruded structures. Converters worldwide favor water-based primers because they are safe for […]
A Guide to Selecting Water-Based Extrusion Primers
In multilayer flexible packaging structures, a chemical primer is usually needed to improve bonds between a substrate and a coating, such as an extrudate, or ink. Primers can also help […]
Promoting Adhesion in Commercially Compostable Hot Cups
Adhesion promoters are a critical component in the manufacture of standard polyethylene-coated paper hot cups because they offer added performance and functionality. As the demand for sustainable solutions for single-use packages increases globally, however, many converters have taken steps to create commercially compostable hot cups using inherently compostable materials like bio-based resin and paperboard.
Mica Launches First Compostable Adhesion Promoter, MICA MC-634
Mica’s first compostable product, MICA MC-634, passes compostability testing requirements, including the ASTM D6400 and the Biodegradable Product Institute’s PFAS Fluorine analysis, as a standalone product. To learn more about […]
