This application is directed to methods for applying a petroleum-based thermoplastic resin (PTR) film to a substrate. A PTR emulsion or dispersion is applied to a substrate to form a PTR coating. The PTR coating is then photonically heated on the substrate. Photonically heating the PTR coating on the substrate comprises removing solvent and melting the PTR to form a continuous film.

Paper coatings, coated papers, and printed coated papers are described. The coatings promote adhesion and retention of UV curable printing media such as UV curable inks. Also described are systems and processes for forming the coated papers and printed coated papers.

Paper coatings, coated papers, and printed coated papers are described. The coatings promote adhesion and retention of UV curable printing media such as UV curable inks. Also described are systems and processes for forming the coated papers and printed coated papers.

The present disclosure is directed towards a paper product which can remain intact prior to and during usage and can self-disintegrate over time. Such a paper product can occupy less space in a user's waste bin following usage when compared with a similar paper product that does not self-disintegrate. Such a paper product can be treated with a topical binder that includes a sublimable material. The sublimable material can sublime away from the paper product over time thereby reducing the ability of the fibers of the paper product to remain bonded together.

The present disclosure is directed towards a paper product which can remain intact prior to and during usage and can self-disintegrate over time. Such a paper product can occupy less space in a user's waste bin following usage when compared with a similar paper product that does not self-disintegrate. Such a paper product can be treated with a topical binder that includes a sublimable material. The sublimable material can sublime away from the paper product over time thereby reducing the ability of the fibers of the paper product to remain bonded together.

Described is paper or cardboard packaging produced from mineral oil contaminated, (e.g., recycled) paper, wherein the packaging includes a barrier layer obtainable by applying an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising a copolymer obtainable by emulsion polymerization of C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl (meth)acrylates, acid monomers, e.g., acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, 0-20 wt % of acrylonitrile and 0 to 10 wt % of further monomers in an aqueous medium in the presence of a carbohydrate compound, preferably in the form of a degraded starch, wherein the glass transition temperature of the copolymer is in the range from +10 to +45 C. The barrier layer may be situated on one of the surfaces of the packaging or form one of multiple layers of a multilayered packaging coating or be situated as a coating on one side of an inner bag situated within the packaging.

Described is paper or cardboard packaging produced from mineral oil contaminated, (e.g., recycled) paper, wherein the packaging includes a barrier layer obtainable by applying an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising a copolymer obtainable by emulsion polymerization of C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl (meth)acrylates, acid monomers, e.g., acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, 0-20 wt % of acrylonitrile and 0 to 10 wt % of further monomers in an aqueous medium in the presence of a carbohydrate compound, preferably in the form of a degraded starch, wherein the glass transition temperature of the copolymer is in the range from +10 to +45 C. The barrier layer may be situated on one of the surfaces of the packaging or form one of multiple layers of a multilayered packaging coating or be situated as a coating on one side of an inner bag situated within the packaging.

A method of applying a photocatalytic dispersion (10) on a paper (2), including impregnating a paper (2) with a thermosetting resin, drying the resin impregnated paper (2), applying a photocatalytic dispersion (10) comprising photocatalytic nanoparticles on the dried, resin impregnated paper (2), and drying the resin impregnated paper (2) having the photocatalytic dispersion applied thereon. Also, to such a photocatalytic dispersion.

A method of applying a photocatalytic dispersion (10) on a paper (2), including impregnating a paper (2) with a thermosetting resin, drying the resin impregnated paper (2), applying a photocatalytic dispersion (10) comprising photocatalytic nanoparticles on the dried, resin impregnated paper (2), and drying the resin impregnated paper (2) having the photocatalytic dispersion applied thereon. Also, to such a photocatalytic dispersion.

The instant invention pertains to a method for the production of brilliant glossy metal coatings on paper or board substrates. Further aspects of the invention are a paper or board product obtainable by using the method and the use of such a paper or board for decorative or packaging purposes. In particular the instant invention is directed to a method, wherein a UV curable composition is applied/printed on a paper or board substrate and cured through the paper or board from the reverse side by UV/Visible light. Simultaneously with the curing step the coated/printed paper or board is pressed from the coated/printed side against a mirror like shim. The shim has no structure and should be of mirror quality. In a second step this glazed and cured surface is overcoated/overprinted with an aluminium layer. The result is a metallized surface exhibiting excellent gloss and brilliance.