Advantages of Water-Based Functional Coatings

1. Advantages of Water-Based Functional Coatings The primary function of any type of coating is to protect and decorate substrates. Manufacturing of water-resistant materials and products was considered an uphill battle for the manufacturers. Tried and tested with many coatings to make materials and final products water-resistant laid the foundation of water-based functional coatings. As the name suggests, water-based functional coatingshave become a novel solution for improved recyclability of a wide range of paper-based packaging. It protects the material from coming in direct contact with liquid, making it resistant to moisture and liquid. Packages coated with water-based functional coatings achieve finer yield compared to PE coatings during the repulsing process. The top advantage of water-based functional coatings is that it uses water as the liquifying agent instead of chemical solvents, which in turn emits fewer VOCs that is - Volatile Organic Compounds. The other advantages can be listed as follows- ●Having low odours makes them safe and comfortable to work with. ●They are less flammable when working in confined spaces. ●One is less likely to exceed VOC limits and receive hefty fines. ●Help in cutting down disposable fees as they are less hazardous waste products. ●Clean-up is quick, and one does not need to use solvents. ●There is no need to use additives, hardness or thinners. ●These coatings have excellent adhesion. ●These coatings have better colour retention than solvent-based coatings. ● The formulation of water-based functional coatings involves carefully selecting and mixing various additives, resins, pigments, and other components to achieve the desired performance characteristics. It is essential to ensure compatibility with the substrate and consider the specific environmental and application requirements. Playing an increasingly crucial role in various industries, water-based functional coatingshave gained a good amount of popularity and with significant advancements in recent years, these coatings have proved to be an eco-friendly alternative to traditional coatings without compromising their performance.