The present invention relates to an improved method for producing a colloidal nitrocellulose dispersion made compatible with a system of acrylic monomers polymerized with surfactants in a water-based system under pressure. The self-emulsifiable system of the present invention is characterized by the latex formed by the nitrocellulose suspension in an aqueous medium, with nanometric particles and homogeneity and, consequently, a greater covering and smoothing power, high adherence, high gloss, greater chemical and mechanical resistance, rapid drying, less water retention when used in paints, varnish and sealant compositions for coatings in the fields of graphic printing, such as flexography and rotogravure, lamination, nail polish, metal-mechanics, decoration, glass, leather, plastics, wood surfaces, compounds and mortars, decorative wall paints, textiles, paper coatings and car paint repairs, inter alia. Besides providing high-performance properties, the product according to this invention is environmentally friendly.

A recyclable packaging film and a package is disclosed. The packaging film includes a first surface including a first polyolefin-based polymer. The packaging film further includes a second surface including a second polyolefin-based polymer. The packaging film further includes a heat-resistant coating attached to the first surface. The heat-resistant coating is coextensive with less than 50%, by area, of the first surface of the packaging film. The package includes the packaging film and a heat seal connecting the second surface of the packaging film to a third surface.

The present invention relates to an improved method for producing a colloidal nitrocellulose dispersion made compatible with a system of acrylic monomers polymerized with surfactants in a water-based system under pressure. The self-emulsifiable system of the present invention is characterized by the latex formed by the nitrocellulose suspension in an aqueous medium, with nanometric particles and homogeneity and, consequently, a greater covering and smoothing power, high adherence, high gloss, greater chemical and mechanical resistance, rapid drying, less water retention when used in paints, varnish and sealant compositions for coatings in the fields of graphic printing, such as flexography and rotogravure, lamination, nail polish, metal-mechanics, decoration, glass, leather, plastics, wood surfaces, compounds and mortars, decorative wall paints, textiles, paper coatings and car paint repairs, inter alia. Besides providing high-performance properties, the product according to this invention is environmentally friendly.

A method of producing a printed structure comprising the steps of: (i) providing a substrate; (ii) subsequently printing one or more coating layers of direct food contact (DFC)-compliant overprint varnish (OPV) onto a first side of the substrate, wherein the DFC-compliant OPV comprises no more than 2.0% by weight of any colorants relative to the weight of the OPV.

A process for manufacturing a bio-polymer mulch film is provided. The process comprises coating at least parts of a surface of a bio-polymer film with a functional material. The functional material may comprise a light absorber material, a light reflector material and/or a pigment.