Cork Industries' Aqueous Coatings should be used in the place of any varnish, lacquer, or solvent based coating.

Aqueous Coatings by Cork Industries are offered to the graphic arts industry as viable replacements for the coatings with high Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs, such as solvent based coatings, lacquers and varnishes.  These coatings are applied to printed materials to protect and enhance printed inks.  Our Aqueous Coatings have a number of advantages in terms of the process speed and product workability:

• Low VOCs means a safe, clean air environment for employees
• Speed in drying or curing means higher productivity
• Eliminated or minimized offset spray powder
• Crystal Clarity of Water; and No age related yellowing
• Significant Rub, Mar and Block Resistance is gained
• Enhanced perception of sheet quality