Michelman adds Michem Flex HS268 heat seal coating suited to flexible food packaging

Michelman has introduced Michem Flex HS268, a water-based, VOC-free coating based on high molecular weight polyolefin that produces strong bonds in heat seal applications.

Michem Flex HS268 is a water-based, VOC-free coating based on high molecular weight polyolefin that produces strong bonds in heat seal applications

Michelman said Michem Flex HS268 offers high performance benefits at low heat seal temperature, with the low heat seal initiation temperature making it ideal for flexible food packaging applications. Michem Flex HS268 is formulated for use on multilayer flexible food packaging used in direct and indirect food contact applications, and is compliant with many EU and FDA food contact regulations.

Further Michem Flex HS268 is water resistant and can be applied to paper, metal foil or metalized surfaces, and various matte, white or cavitated films, in conjunction with a primer like Michem Flex P2300, P2312, P1852 or P1855. It bonds well to various inks on printed films, and has a broad and forgiving sealing temperature range.

Michem Flex HS268 is beneficial for converters and substrate producers that coat the packaging material as its high solid content combined with low viscosity leads to reduced transportation costs, less drying time and reduced energy costs. The new coating also offers outstanding blocking resistance and can be further formulated with slip additives, such as Michem Lube 160 RPH, to achieve a low coefficient of friction without losing bond strength.  

Benefits of the lower temperature process to packers include lower energy costs, faster line speeds, no distortion of the film substrate and prevention of damage to temperature sensitive food items.