DigiGuard® IJ
Water-based overprint coatings increase durability and enhance the look & feel of inkjet-printed materials.
DigiPrime®
Inline & offline digital printing primers certified for use with HP Indigo presses.
HydraBan®
Paper treatments that offer water repellency with excellent gluability and printability.
Hydrolube®
Hydrolube® fiber lubricants are used to protect glass fiber and other reinforcing fibers during forming, processing and post-processing. Other attribute enhancing properties vary among the product line.
Hydrosize®
Enhancing composite performance through optimized fiber-polymer interface adhesion
Hydrosize® Carbon
Sizing solutions designed for use in the manufacturing of glass fiber, carbon fiber and natural fiber.
JetPrime®
High-performance primers for inkjet that improve print quality & ink adhesion on film & paper.
Michem® Coat
Water-based coatings that are selected primarily for grease and oil resistance.
Michem® Flex
Environmentally friendly solutions for oriented film, foil, and paper substrates
Michem® Wood Coating
Low-VOC products that set the water resistance standard for waterborne deck stains and sealants.
NurtureYield®
Advanced materials designed to enhance the performance and processing of agricultural products.
ProHere®
Waterborne polymer dispersions and emulsions specifically developed for use in metal coatings.
ProHere® L
Waterborne polymer dispersions and emulsions specifically developed for use as lubricants in metal coatings.
VaporCoat®
Recyclable water-based coatings that confer high barrier to paper-based packaging and wraps.
ACqua
ACqua™ aqueous-based dispersions offer environmentally-friendly metal protection resisting acids, solvents, and corrosion.
CleanGrip
CleanGrip® is a sprayable water-based coating applied by bag manufacturers and corrugators to reduce the skid of paper packaging. Made of high-performance silica, it eliminates the build-up and clogging associated with alumina nonskids.
Coating X300
The Coating X300™ line combines two properties critical to packers of perishables and building products: water resistance and release. It's nonabrasive, repulpable, and hot-melt gluable.
DigiGuard
DigiGuard® water-based overprint varnishes protect and enhance the appearance of printed materials. Various grades are available for commercial print jobs; form, fill and seal packaging; and food contact applications.
FGLASS
FGLASS™ is a versatile family of fiber sizings and film formers used in the manufacturing of both glass fiber and carbon fiber. It is suitable for both chopped strand and continuous fiber applications.
GlossCoat
GlossCoat™ postprint OPVs reduce the porosity of corrugated and solid fiber while adding luster. They protect printing and improve sheet feeder/case erector performance.
Licomer
Licomer® is a family of water-based polymer dispersions and wax emulsions for the manufacture of dry-bright emulsions intended for floor polish, automotive polish, shoe polish and leather polish applications.
Michem Bake
Fully formulated coatings for Kraft liner or folding carton stock that provide both barrier and release performance for bake-in applications such as frozen or prepared foods for bake-in applications.
Michem Dispersion
Michem® Dispersion brand of wax dispersions offer both water-based and solventborne grades. They are used for mobility during can & coil production, and buffability, durability, gloss, and flow in floor polishes.
Michem Dispersion Urethane
Michem® Dispersion Urethanes are water based polyurethane dispersions that can enhance toughness, scratch resistance, water resistance and flexibility of coatings. Michem Dispersion Urethanes are useful for industrial wood, concrete, and metal substrates.
Michem Emulsion
Michem® Emulsion is a versatile family of products that adds value to a wide range of markets. These markets include paint & coatings, fiberglass, inks & OPVs, floor care, wood finishes, automotive care products, building products, carpets, die lubricants, fruit and vegetable coatings, and textiles and urethane foam.
Michem Glide
Michem® Glide products are water-based high slip additives for paints, coatings and graphic arts that, when used at 1% - 5% solids on solids, improve abrasion resistance and lubricity. They can also enhance high-temperature anti-blocking.
Michem Guard
Michem® Guard waterborne dispersions add optimum slip, and abrasion, mar, and block resistance without using solvents. Some also provide a matting effect for a more natural appearance.
Michem In-Line Primer
Primers explicitly designed for use on HP Indigo equipment with an in-line priming applicator to impart a print-receptive surface to most substrates, and improve the ink transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo ElectroInk.
Michem Lube
Michem® Lube is a versatile family of nanoscale wax emulsions, which are mostly carnauba and paraffin-based, used to improve processing and performance in many industries, as well as provide a wide array of surface properties.
Michem Prime
Michem® Prime functionalized copolymer dispersions deliver the flexibility, water and chemical resistance, and barrier properties of polyethylene in a water-based form. Property enhancements include excellent clarity, adhesion, lower heat seal temperature, durability, and crosslinkability.
Micryl
Micryl™ waterbased coatings offer water and grease resistance with exceptional flexo runnability. They are applied over ink as protective, rub-resistant finishes, and also used as low-cost, heat-resistant overprints for porous substrates.
NatureShield
NatureShield® products from Michelman are environmentally friendly emulsions and natural oil blends designed to improve the weatherability of exterior surface coatings by providing water resistance and good water bead to wood and concrete. They enhance the natural pattern of wood and can serve as an effective additive in improving the durability and aesthetics of stone based substrates.
Nomar
Abrasion-resistant Nomar® coatings eliminate the common abrasion that occurs between the inside of the shipping container and the packaged item.
Release Coat
Single-component Release Coat® keeps hot rubber and asphalt from sticking to corrugated containers without the use of a costly plastic bag. It is easy to use, requires no mixing, is corrugator-applied and repulpable.
RustBan
RustBan® is a Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) treatment for corrugated boxes and other types of primary packaging. It can eliminate the material and handling costs associated with placing corrosible products into secondary VCI-treated bags or wrappings.
Sapphire
Primers for HP Indigo that render ink compatible to paper and other substrates.
SofTak
Softak® is an easy-to-apply water-based, functional coating for applications that require a high COF or high slide angle. By preventing slippage, it enhances the transport efficiency of palletized loads, boxes and furniture.
ThermaGloss
ThermaGloss® overprint varnishes (OPVs) impart excellent gloss to preprinted linerboard. Coated linerboard passes through the corrugator without picking, softening or smearing. Superior heat resistance eliminates the need for hotplate temperature reduction.
Wax Dispersion
Solventborne Wax Dispersion products enhance water resistance, slip, and release. Applications include deck, architectural, and industrial coatings.