Recycled Paper and Packaging

Due to increased environmental awareness, the demand for paper and packaging featuring recycled content has become more prevalent in today’s marketplace. OMNOVA produces a wide breadth of chemistries to enhance the overall performance of paper and paperboard solutions using recycled pulp content. We offer robust coating binders to improve the strength of the sheet and impart dimensional stability, as well as products that provide a smooth and level surface and high gloss. Our portfolio also boasts chemistries that enhance the performance of ink on the paper’s surface.

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Print Enhancers

Improve ink adhesion, provide a smooth surface for uniform printing, and deliver a high-gloss finish.

Insolubilizers

Reduce water solubility and sensitivity of the coating by crosslinking binder systems. Improve print definition and prevent "milking" and "piling" for proper ink transfer by preventing accumulation of the paper coating on the blanket.

Sizing Agents

Promote water holdout, enabling inks and toners to dry on the surface rather than being absorbed into the sheet or board.

Lubricants

Enhance slitting performance and reduce wear on the slitters, as well as improve printing operations and enhance print smoothness.

Binders

Provide strength and dimensional stability to paper and paperboard using recycled content.