Aquaseal,®

the best
answer to
solvent based
lacquers
 innovative waterborne heat seal & barrier dispersions
Paramelt has established the world’s first commercial capability for the Target markets Foil
With the broad scope in material selection the Extrusion lamination primer
mechanical dispersion of high molecular weight, thermoplastic, polyolefin
possibilities for Aquaseal products are endless. Some
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Heat sealing
polymers, such as PE, PP, EAA, EVA and ionomers. typical application examples in packaging converting are: Lidding sealants for a wide range of substrates

Paper & board Film

Oil and grease protection Primer-less coating for direct application on plastics
WATER
Until now access to the true capabilities of these materials Moisture barrier Heat sealing
has only been possible by extrusion. Where application via 
Heat seal (peel and fibre tear) - Full coverage heat seal for horizontal
printing or coating techniques were required the formulator - Coating to coating and vertical applications
had to compromise on polymer selection or was limited to - A/B seal to paper, film and foil - Pattern applied sealants for cost reduction
WAX & RESIN high melt index (waxy) materials whose performance was - In mould labelling - A/B sealability in laminate simplification
FILLERS &
ADDITIVES substantially below that of the extrusion grades. - Blister & skin packaging
- Coffee labelling
The introduction of this new technology opens up the full - Medical
POLYMER formulatory envelope, allowing the coating designer to
completely optimise target properties, without the need to
compromise for dispersibility.
1
9 —
Differential Volume
A new technology* with superior end-use
8 —
The essence performance and formulation flexibility
7 —

6 — Unique aqueous high shear dispersion technology Water resistance

Volume (%)

5 —
Enables the production of high molecular weight, Non-allergenic
4 —

3 — thermoplastic polymer dispersions in water Oil & grease resistance

2 —

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Commercial, extrudable polymers can now be applied Recyclable
0— using traditional printing and coating techniques Heat sealability
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0.1 1
Particle Diameter (µm)
10 100
Revolutionary potential for innovation in coatings, sealants High filler loading
& adhesive layers on a large variety of substrates. Low temperature flexibility
Water based, safe and reliable technology Flexibility

POLYOLEFIN PARTICLES Gives the converter access to new markets Range of hardness
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and applications Toughness
Allows the designer to create totally new packaging Range of melting points
concepts High coefficient of friction
Elasticity
Direct food contact
1 Typical particle size distribution of an aqueous polyolefin dispersions A dhesion to both polar and
2 Film forming process at increasing temperatures (Dow Chemical) non-polar substrates

* Enabled by Dow Micro-dispersion Technology

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 Founded in 1898, Paramelt has over 120 years of experience and
Paramelt B.V. today is a global producer of wax blends, adhesives and specialty
P.O. Box 86 dispersions. Operating from production sites in The Netherlands,
1700 AB HEERHUGOWAARD United Kingdom, the USA and China we work together in a team
Costerstraat 18 of about 500 employees around the world. Paramelt provide an
1704 RJ HEERHUGOWAARD extensive product offering for the converting industry. The Paramelt
The Netherlands range encompasses a comprehensive suite of hot melts, water and
wax-based adhesives, coating wax blends and water-borne heat
Tel: +31 (0)72 5750600 seal and barrier coatings for paper & board, film and foil.
Email: info@paramelt.com
Website: www.paramelt.com