ProductWatch: Arofine Polymers’ water repellent coating - Acrosol 33

WhatPackaging? (WP): When was it launched?
Arofine Polymers (AP): Acrosol 33 was launched a year ago in October 2021.

WP: What is unique about Acrosol 33?
AP: Acrosol 33 is a water-repellent coating which is heat sealable as well.

WP: How easy is it to use?
AP: It is easy to use as it is suitable for application on flexo printing machines.

WP: How has the response been for Acrosol 33?
AP: The response has been good and we have had a considerable spike in demand since July 2022.

WP: What market is it aimed at?
AP: It is mainly aimed at paper bag and shipper box manufacturers.

WP: How does it differ from similar products in the market?
AP: A unique property of Acrosol 33 is that it is heat sealable as well.

WP: What are the parameters to be considered while using Acrosol 33?
AP: This product requires an IR dryer for evaporating water. 

WP: Explain what its suitable for:
AP: It is suitable for paper bags which require water-repellent properties such as grocery bags.

WP: What are the bonding properties?
AP: Bonding properties do not apply in case of Acrosol 33

WP: What type of tests are being carried out on the adhesives?
AP: For every batch we check the physical properties of coating as well as application properties.

WP: What are the acceptance parameters among the corrugated box manufacturers?
AP: The water repellency effect should last a minimum of 30 minutes.

WP: What are the various applications of this adhesive? Is it suitable only for automatic lines?
AP: The adhesive can be used for a variety of applications such as paper bags, shipper boxes and it is suitable for automatic lines.

WP: What compliance does Arofine Polymers follow in India?
AP: Arofine Polymers is ISO 9001- a quality management system, ISO 14001 – environmental management systems, ISO 45001 – occupational health and safety management system certified.

WP: Some details about the factory:
AP: Our factory consists of a fully automated manufacturing process which is DCS controlled for quality and consistency.

WP: How does it score on the merits like being trouble-free?
AP: It is easy to use.

WP: What is the price?
AP: The basic price is Rs 325 kg.

WP: Any feedback from your customers?
AP: Our customers say that the suitability on flexo printing machines for Acrosol 33 makes it easy to coat on kraft paper.

WP: Contact person:
AP: Chaitanya Joshi, business manager, domestic and export
EMail: chaitanya@arofines.in