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Michem® Flex is a range of functional, sustainable water-based technologies optimized for flexible packaging. Learn more about Michem Flex »
Provides outstanding adhesion to both metallic and cellulosic substrates and enhances the water, grease, oil and solvent-resistance of coatings and adhesives. It can serve as a tie coat or primer for extrusion coatings, a foil laminate specialty paper coating, or a heat sealable coating.
This product is used in many applications including the following:
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
Description: Heat seal coating
Handling: Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. If this product contains synthetic polymer microparticles, ensure that the product is not released to the environment If applicable, the product should be mixed in closed containers to prevent a release of synthetic polymer microparticles into the environment.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep from freezing
Shelf Life: 12 Months
Technical Data Sheet: Click here to download a Technical Data Sheet PDF for Michem® Flex P 1857
Aubange, Belgium (MFP1857.E)
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Michem® Flex water-based high-performance barrier and functional coatings for flexible packaging optimized for paper, film, and metallized …
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Michelman water-based primers for flexible packaging promote adhesion between inks, extrudates, and substrates, with some grades also provid…