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hubergroup Launches New Gecko 2-Component Varnish

The new varnish is ethanol-based and has been specially developed for applications requiring high chemical resistance.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

BOPE (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene) films are known for their excellent recyclability, but their limited temperature resistance has so far been an obstacle to broader industrial applications. With the new Gecko 2-Component Varnish 70GL426590, hubergroup has developed a groundbreaking solution that increases the heat resistance of 29 µm BOPE films from 120°C to 160°C. This opens up new possibilities for the processing and application of this sustainable packaging solution. Thanks to signifi...

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