BASF introduces Low-odour XSB Dispersion For Board, Packaging applications, see the brief report.
BASF Releases Low-odour XSB Dispersion For Board, Packaging





September 12, 2017: BASF says its new low-odour
binder for paper coatings, which
is based on styrene butadiene, is
specially designed for odour sensitive
applications in the board and
packaging market in the Nordic
region.
Suitable for various printing
applications, the new product is
particularly suitable for food
contact and liquid packaging
board, says the company, adding
that the XSB binder is characterized
by its minimal content of
volatile organic compounds
(VOCs). It complies with all
relevant eco label and food
contact requirements, adds BASF
“The enhancement of our
product line is a clear demonstration
of our commitment to the paper and
board industry. Our new binder enables
best runnability in typical customer
applications and with all common recipe
formulations,” said Professor Dr.
Thomas Schiele, vice president Paper
Coating Chemicals Europe. “It expands
BASF's paper coating chemicals product
portfolio and meets customers' requirements
as well as increasingly stringent
regulatory conditions.”
Additionally, BASF is introducing new,
high solid binders, which will be
manufactured in Hamina, Finland.
These binders are characterized by a
solid content of up to 55 per cent, which
BASF says will help reduce CO2
emissions during transportation of the
binder and during drying of the
formulated coating colour. As well, the
new high solid binders can help to
reduce complexity in handling and
ordering processes and are suitable for
demanding applications with high
performance requirements, notes
BASF.