HydraBan Family Overview
Water-based HydraBan® paper treatments offer water repellency with excellent gluability and printability. HydraBan® penetrates into the paper, giving a wax impregnated look to the finished sheet without sacrificing recyclability. Learn more about HydraBan »
Usage
A water-based treatment for kraft paper that imparts a high degree of water repellency, and is printable and gluable. It can be applied at the wet end or dry end of the corrugator, or with an off-line treating operation. Also certified by Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) as compostable, Hydraban® 8000 has a usage limit of 8% by dry weight of the final article for compostability.
Performance Attributes
This product is used in many applications including the following:
| Application | Properties Imparted |
|---|---|
| Perishables | water resistance |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | White liquid |
|---|---|
| pH | 10 – 11 |
| Percent Non-Volatile | 49.5% – 50.5% |
| Brookfield Viscosity Range | < 600 |
| Spindle Number | 3 |
| RPM | 60 |
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
Additional Information
Description: Repulpable water resistant paper coating.
Handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal protective equipment as required.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep from freezing
Technical Data Sheet: Click here to download a Technical Data Sheet PDF for Hydraban® 8000
Site(s) of Manufacture (and Product Code):
Cincinnati, OH, USA (HY8000)
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