Coating ingredients for Packaging

Solsperse™ 84510 by Lubrizol is a non-aqueous, polymeric dispersant. It is supplied in methoxy propyl acetate (MPA) and solvent naphtha in a 1:1 ratio. It is designed for dispersing inorganic pigments and fillers into solvent-borne coatings and inks.

• It is engineered to disperse inorganic pigments and fillers, particularly titanium dioxide (TiO₂).
• It is suitable for both solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems.
• Its features include anti-settling performance, dispersant efficiency, fast wetting, and high color strength.
• It shows high pigment loading capability, milling efficiency, particle size reduction, opacity enhancement, and pigment treatment performance.
• It has non-yellowing characteristics, viscosity control, gloss enhancement, processing efficiency, long-term stability, and application consistency.
• It does not compromise viscosity or film appearance.
• It is used in analog printing coatings, analog printing inks, digital printing coatings, digital printing inks, packaging coatings, transportation coatings, colorants, industrial and protective coatings, and wood coatings.

StarLight® FL105 by Shepherd Color is a non-warping, silver coated glass flake with brilliant light reflecting properties. It imparts an unrivalled sparkle and luster to many applications like plastics. Its perfectly flat glass flake substrate maximizes reflection and offers a solid base for the metallic appearance.

• It is easily dispersible and can be incorporated by simple mixing.
• It provides tarnish resistance and brilliant shine.
• Ideal for liquid and powder coatings, dispersion and inks.
• It is recommended for transportation (automotive, motorcycles, boats), consumer goods (dishes, tumblers, coffee mugs, bottles, closures, packaging), building and construction (profiles, flooring, countertops).
• StarLight® FL105 is suitable for most resin systems as well as polymers.
• It is used in electronics such as cell phones, appliances, cameras and computers.
• It meets the requirements for a food contact substance under the US FDA’s effective Food Contact Notification (FCN 000430).

StarLight® FL170 by Shepherd Color is an inorganic, special effect pigment. It provides a distinct and clear shimmer surpassing other options on the market. Offers maximum light reflectivity, high performance, shimmer, durability, tarnish-resistance and a distinct glitter to plastics applications.

• It is inert and suitable for almost all solvents, resins, polymers and water-based systems.
• It provides brilliant shine to numerous products such as food containers, auto parts, sporting equipment and even fashion attire.
• It imparts an unrivalled sparkle and luster to many applications.
• Its perfectly flat glass flake substrate maximizes reflection and offers a solid base for the metallic appearance.
• It is easily dispersible and can be incorporated by simple mixing.
• StarLight® FL170 is a non-warping, silver coated glass flake with brilliant light reflecting properties.
• It exhibits good weatherability, a low use rate with high effectiveness, and a rigid, strong glass substrate.
• It is recommended for packaging, liquid-, powder-, transportation- and interior and exterior coatings.
• Complies with CICPs and FDA.

StarLight® FL500 by Shepherd Color is a non-warping silver-coated glass flake.

• It exhibits brilliant light-reflecting properties and imparts an unrivalled sparkle and luster to many applications.
• Its perfectly flat glass flake substrate maximizes reflection and provides a solid base for the metallic appearance.
• It is easily dispersible, can be incorporated by simple mixing and its platelets can offer electrical conductivity in higher concentrations.
• It is stable in water-borne system and resistant to tarnish.
• Ideal for liquid- & powder-coatings, inks and dispersions.
• It is recommended for transportation (automotive, motorcycles, boats), consumer goods (dishes, tumblers, coffee mugs, bottles, closures, packaging), building and construction (profiles, flooring, countertops).
• It is used in electronics such as cell phones, appliances, cameras and computers.
• StarLight® FL500 shows compatibility with most resin systems & polymers.

StarLight® FX25 by Shepherd Color is a non-warping silver-coated glass flake.

• It exhibits brilliant light-reflecting properties and imparts an unrivalled sparkle and luster to many applications.
• Its perfectly flat glass flake substrate maximizes reflection and provides a solid base for the metallic appearance.
• It is easily dispersible and can be incorporated by simple mixing.
• It is stable in water-borne system and resistant to tarnish.
• Ideal for liquid- & powder-coatings, inks and dispersions.
• Particles do not degrade in shape during dispersion.
• It is recommended for transportation (automotive, motorcycles, boats), consumer goods (dishes, tumblers, coffee mugs, bottles, closures, packaging), building and construction (profiles, flooring, countertops).
• It is used in electronics such as cell phones, appliances, cameras and computers.
• StarLight® FX25 shows compatibility with most resin systems & polymers.

StarLight® FX15 by Shepherd Color is a non-warping silver-coated glass flake.

• It exhibits brilliant light-reflecting properties and imparts an unrivalled sparkle and luster to many applications.
• Its perfectly flat glass flake substrate maximizes reflection and provides a solid base for the metallic appearance.
• It is easily dispersible and can be incorporated by simple mixing.
• It is stable in water-borne system and resistant to tarnish.
• Ideal for liquid- & powder-coatings, inks and dispersions.
• Particles do not degrade in shape during dispersion.
• It is recommended for transportation (automotive, motorcycles, boats), consumer goods (dishes, tumblers, coffee mugs, bottles, closures, packaging), building and construction (profiles, flooring, countertops).
• It is used in electronics such as cell phones, appliances, cameras and computers.
• StarLight® FX15 shows compatibility with most resin systems & polymers.

VESTOPLAST® 703 distributed by DKSH is a low melt viscosity soft product for APAO hot melt adhesive and short open time. It is used as a raw material in the production of hot melt adhesives for the packaging and electrical industries, as well as for the fixation of fibers and filaments in carpets. It is available in APAC region (Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Canada).

VESTOPLAST® 708 distributed by DKSH is a soft product low melt viscosity for APAO hot melt adhesive and good thermal stability under load. It is used in paints and coatings application. It is used as a raw material in the manufacture of hot melt adhesives for the hygienic, paper, and packaging industries, and is also used for fixing fibers and filaments in carpets. It is available in APAC region (Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam).

NeoRez® R-1010 by Covestro is an aliphatic waterborne urethane dispersion. Offers a unique combination of soft feel with low gloss coatings. It also provides matt appearance. It can achieve good chemical resistances when crosslinked with a suitable hardener. NeoRez® R-1010 is recommended for flexible coatings.

Flexiverse® FD Blue 15:3 / BFD-153F by Sun Chemical (DIC) is a pigment dispersion. It complies with FDA standards and offers high strength. It is well balanced, resinated and APE free.

• It is transparent, exhibits good color strength and has a sustainable carbon footprint.
• It contains a pigment concentration of 45% in the preparation.
• It is suitable for water-based gravure-, flexo-, and screen ink systems.
• Flexiverse® FD Blue 15:3 / BFD-153F can also be used for packaging and industrial applications.