Coating Additives

Improved performance and functionality of coated paper and packaging

Improved performance and functionality of coated paper and packaging

Our coating additives are designed to provide improved performance and functionality of coatings in both production and use of coated papers and board used for packaging. They offer productivity advantages in the manufacturing process, and improved performance and aesthetics.

Our full range includes:

Cartabond®

Crosslinkers

Cartacoat®

Viscosity Modifier, Coating surfactant and Lubricants

Cartaspers®

Dispersant

Antimussol®

Daerators

Carta® and Cartasol®

Colorants

Leucophor®

Optical Brighteners

Cartabond® – Solving the problem of detaching surface particles

Designed to quickly crosslink binders for improved surface strength

Weakly bonded particles and fibers detaching from paper during the offset printing process leads to printing production stoppages and poor printability on packaging products.

Our Cartabond® crosslinkers work with a variety of natural and synthetic binders to quickly attach fibers as soon as water is evaporated from the paper surface in the drying section of the paper machine. This process of crosslinking binders improves the surface structure and strength of paper sheets and reduces dusting, picking and linting – optimizing production and printing quality.

Cartabond® benefits include...

Quickly crosslinks binders to improve strength of sheets.

Reduces dusting, picking and linting at the paper surface.

Optimizes production by reducing machine stoppages.

Improves printability on packaging applications.

Cartacoat® – Solving the problem of surface irregularity and uneven shine

Designed to enhance the surface smoothness and reflectivity of paper

The tactile feel and visual allure of packaging can be critical to shelf appeal. It’s also these attributes that give the impression of products being ‘high-end’ or luxury. Any surface irregularities can lead to uneven shine and mottling – therefore significantly impacting the perception of a product or brand.

Our Cartacoat® gloss improver enhances the surface smoothness of paper and creates a more uniformed coating that helps pigments and binders to distribute more evenly across the paper surface – reflecting light more evenly, improving color vibrancy, and providing greater image sharpness in printed packaging applications.