The Nowax technology creates the possibility to apply paper coatings based on raw materials commonly used as approved food additives. Nowax gloss and seal waxes thank their wide use in the sweets and confectionery industry to superior:
- gloss;
- release to sticky dry and fatty confectionery;
- non blocking of the coating on the reel;
- processability on the packaging machine with very low scuff.
Coatings based on these materials present further general advantages such as:
- materials commonly used as approved food additives;
- renewable resources;
- improved biodegradability;
- improved repulpability.
In addition to these oleochemicals, polymers are used to add the necessary toughness and hold-out to the coating materials. These polymers are approved for direct food contact.
Both hydrocarbon waxes and vegetable waxes have a characteristic odour. Vegetable waxes have a slightly fatty odour.
