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Michem® Flex is a range of functional, sustainable water-based technologies optimized for flexible packaging. Learn more about Michem Flex »
This water-based primer, designed for high-abuse applications including liquids and chemicals, provides exceptionally high bond strength with excellent chemical and water resistance. It has been developed for a variety of substrates for use in multiple applications, including extrusion, lamination, and applying other functional coatings such as PVDC, acrylics, etc. It is approved for direct food contact and can be utilized as a heat seal coating adhering to a variety of materials such as film, paper, and metal.
This product is used in many applications including the following:
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
Description: Water–based heat seal coating for extrusion coated resins and treated film substrates
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
Shelf Life: 12 Months
Technical Data Sheet: Click here to download a Technical Data Sheet PDF for Michem® Flex P1808
Cincinnati, OH, USA (MFP1808)
Aubange, Belgium (MFP1808.E)
Solutions
Environmentally friendly solutions for oriented film, foil, and paper substrates
Applications
Our water-based heat seal coatings balance low initiation temperatures with excellent bond strength.
Michem® Flex P-series primers render packaging films and papers more receptive to extruded PE and PP film, thus the extrusion process is mo…