Functional Coating

Functional coatings enhance packaging performance by providing resistance to environmental factors such as moisture, oils, grease, heat, friction, and industrial chemicals. DIC/Sun Chemical offers a wide range of high-performance coatings to improve package integrity and protect products within. 

SunSys™ – Industrial Protective Coatings

SunSys™ is a comprehensive range of coatings designed to:

• Resist moisture, oil, grease, heat, friction, and industrial chemicals
• Increase packaging robustness and durability
• Protect products from environmental and industrial factors

Key Benefits:

• Prevents penetration of industrial grease and oils
• Increases packaging durability
• Provides protection against aggressive chemicals

SunStar™ – Barrier Coating for Paper and Board

SunStar™ Barrier Coating is an aqueous coating designed for:

• Paper, carton board, and natural fiber packaging
• Improved moisture barrier and grease resistance
• Heat seal functionality in select applications

SunStar™ can serve as a more ecologically friendly alternative to polyethylene extruded boards. It is suitable for food packaging, including indirect and direct contact at ambient temperatures.

Aerobloc – Oxygen and Migration Barrier Coatings

Aerobloc coatings provide advanced barrier properties against:

• Oxygen (O₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂)
• UV light
• Odors and migration

Designed to:

• Increase impressions per roll
• Enhance shelf life and product quality
• Improve recyclability and packaging flexibility (e.g., windows and design elements)

Custom Functional Coatings

DIC/Sun Chemical also provides customizable coatings with additional functions, including:

• Heat sealant coatings
• Overcoat varnish
• Antibacterial coatings

These coatings can be tailored to meet specific packaging requirements and applications.

Key Benefits of Functional Coatings

• Enhanced durability and environmental resistance for packaging
• Moisture, grease, and chemical protection
• Improved oxygen and migration barriers
• Supports heat seal and overcoat applications
• Flexible solutions for sustainable and recyclable packaging
• Customizable for industrial, food, and specialty packaging

Summary

DIC/Sun Chemical functional coatings such as SunSys™, SunStar™, and Aerobloc provide high-performance solutions for industrial, food, and specialty packaging applications. These coatings improve packaging durability, barrier properties, recyclability, and product protection, ensuring enhanced shelf life and package integrity.