The Paraflex Nowax ® technology creates the possibility to apply paper coatings based on raw materials commonly used as approved food additives. Paraflex 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.
