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UV coating

Craig Adhesives & Coatings (Newark, NJ) now offers its non-skid, high-gloss UV coating, called Craigcoat 1077 NSA, for paper multiwall and plastic bags.

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This coating can be used to control face-to-face skid problems associated with bags containing pet food, charcoal, and fertilizers. It is supplied at roller or blanket viscosity of 100 centipoise and maintains desired slip angle of 30° to 60° over long time periods.

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