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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. Learn more about Michem Prime »
This dispersion 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, paper sizing agent, heat sealable coating, and a nonwoven binder, and used as a thermally active binder in thermal transfer release coatings.
This product is used in many applications including the following:
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
Description: Copolymer dispersion
Handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal protection equipment.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep from freezing
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Technical Data Sheet: Click here to download a Technical Data Sheet PDF for Michem® Prime 4983R
Cincinnati, OH, USA (MP4983R)
Aubange, Belgium (MP4983R.E)
Tuas, Singapore (MP4983R.S)
Solutions
Michem® Prime functionalized copolymer dispersions deliver the flexibility, water and chemical resistance, and barrier properties of polyet…
Applications
Michelman offers a broad range of Michem® surface modifier additives to enhance the performance properties of water-based coatings for leather.
Our water-based heat seal coatings balance low initiation temperatures with excellent bond strength.