A coating slip including at least one pigment, water and: between 30% and 90% by weight of dextrin (A) of at least one dextrin having a weight-average molecular weight M.sub.A of less than 500 kDa; between 10% and 70% by weight of dextrin (B) of at least one dextrin having a weight-average molecular weight M.sub.B; the weight amounts of dextrins being relative to the total amount of the mixture of dextrins (A) and (B) in the composition, characterized in that M.sub.B is greater than M.sub.A+50 kDa. Also, a process for coating paper including a step of coating with this slip, and also to the paper obtained at the end of this process.

A coating slip including at least one pigment, water and: between 30% and 90% by weight of dextrin (A) of at least one dextrin having a weight-average molecular weight M.sub.A of less than 500 kDa; between 10% and 70% by weight of dextrin (B) of at least one dextrin having a weight-average molecular weight M.sub.B; the weight amounts of dextrins being relative to the total amount of the mixture of dextrins (A) and (B) in the composition, characterized in that M.sub.B is greater than M.sub.A+50 kDa. Also, a process for coating paper including a step of coating with this slip, and also to the paper obtained at the end of this process.

A seed or seedling is coated with a cross-linked biopolymer and, optionally, a second binder selected from underivatized guar, cationic hydroxypropyl guar, polyacrylamide, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(acrylic acid), polyacrylate, poly(ethylene glycol), polyethyleneoxide, polyamide, hydroxypropyl guar, carboxymethyl guar, carboxymethylhydroxypropyl guar, underivatized starch, cationic starch, corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, tapioca, waxy maize, sorghum, waxy sarghum, sago, dextrin, chitin, chitosan, xanthan gum, carageenan gum, gum karaya, gum arabic, pectin, cellulose, hydroxycellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethyl cellulose, or hydroxypropyl cellulose. The seed coating composition is characterized by a dust value, as measured using a Heubach dustmeter device, which is lower by at least 30% as compared to an analogous composition that does not contain the crosslinked biopolymer.

A seed or seedling is coated with a cross-linked biopolymer and, optionally, a second binder selected from underivatized guar, cationic hydroxypropyl guar, polyacrylamide, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(acrylic acid), polyacrylate, poly(ethylene glycol), polyethyleneoxide, polyamide, hydroxypropyl guar, carboxymethyl guar, carboxymethylhydroxypropyl guar, underivatized starch, cationic starch, corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, tapioca, waxy maize, sorghum, waxy sarghum, sago, dextrin, chitin, chitosan, xanthan gum, carageenan gum, gum karaya, gum arabic, pectin, cellulose, hydroxycellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethyl cellulose, or hydroxypropyl cellulose. The seed coating composition is characterized by a dust value, as measured using a Heubach dustmeter device, which is lower by at least 30% as compared to an analogous composition that does not contain the crosslinked biopolymer.

A seed or seedling is coated with a cross-linked biopolymer and, optionally, a second binder selected from underivatized guar, cationic hydroxypropyl guar, polyacrylamide, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(acrylic acid), polyacrylate, poly(ethylene glycol), polyethyleneoxide, polyamide, hydroxypropyl guar, carboxymethyl guar, carboxymethylhydroxypropyl guar, underivatized starch, cationic starch, corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, tapioca, waxy maize, sorghum, waxy sarghum, sago, dextrin, chitin, chitosan, xanthan gum, carageenan gum, gum karaya, gum arabic, pectin, cellulose, hydroxycellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethyl cellulose, or hydroxypropyl cellulose. The seed coating composition is characterized by a dust value, as measured using a Heubach dustmeter device, which is lower by at least 30% as compared to an analogous composition that does not contain the crosslinked biopolymer.

A composite includes a fiber and a dextrin, wherein at least part of the dextrin adheres to the fiber, the molecular weight distribution curve of the dextrin has a first maximum and a second maximum, the weight average molecular weight value based on a peak belonging to the first maximum is less than 6000, and the weight average molecular weight value based on a peak belonging to the second maximum is 6000 or more.

A composite includes a fiber and a dextrin, wherein at least part of the dextrin adheres to the fiber, the molecular weight distribution curve of the dextrin has a first maximum and a second maximum, the weight average molecular weight value based on a peak belonging to the first maximum is less than 6000, and the weight average molecular weight value based on a peak belonging to the second maximum is 6000 or more.

Provided herein is a cigarette pack formed of a moisture barrier coated paper material. The paper material includes a base substrate, a first polymer coating, a second polymer coating, and a third polymer coating. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating provide a barrier for moisture and air exchange through the paper material. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating also provide heat and pressure sealability capabilities to the paper material.

Provided herein is a cigarette pack formed of a moisture barrier coated paper material. The paper material includes a base substrate, a first polymer coating, a second polymer coating, and a third polymer coating. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating provide a barrier for moisture and air exchange through the paper material. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating also provide heat and pressure sealability capabilities to the paper material.

A digitally printed, water-activated, peel-off and slide-on permanent transfer decal includes a base layer of gum-coated decal paper comprising a cornstarch and dextrose coating having a thickness of between approximately 10 microns to approximately 30 microns, a layer of lacquer over the cornstarch and dextrose coating of the base layer, and a full-color artwork comprising a digital, UV-LED-cured printing ink printed onto the lacquer layer to form a ready-decal sheet having a decal formed by the ink and the lacquer layer. The lacquer layer has a thickness of between approximately 150 microns and approximately 300 microns, is sandwiched between the cornstarch and dextrose coating and the ink, and is bonded to the ink. The decal is permanently bonded to a surface of an object comprising at least one of ceramic, metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, acrylic, wood, and glass.