Abstract: An energy curable coating composition is provided for use as an overprint varnish on cellulosic, polymeric and metal substrates. The coating composition includes an epoxy acrylate, a triacrylate, and optionally, a diacrylate. The coating composition is applied to a substrate and cured by radiation to form a thermoformable protective coating. The coated substrate may then be thermoformed into a shaped food package or article.

Abstract: An energy curable coating composition is provided for use as an overprint varnish on cellulosic, polymeric and metal substrates. The coating composition includes an epoxy acrylate, a triacrylate, and optionally, a diacrylate. The coating composition is applied to a substrate and cured by radiation to form a thermoformable protective coating. The coated substrate may then be thermoformed into a shaped food package or article.

Abstract: A 100% solids energy curable liquid primer coating is provided for use on a variety of substrates which cures to form a coating that provides good ink adhesion and high print quality when printed using an electrophotographic printing device. The coating includes a polyester acrylate, at least one acrylated amine, and optionally, a photoinitiator.

Abstract: An insecticidal coating composition is provided for use on cellulosic substrates such as packaging materials to provide protection against insects. The insecticidal coating includes a polyvinyl acetate emulsion; a vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer emulsion; and an insecticide having an LD50 value of between about 14,500 to 15,500 mg/kg. The coating may also include additives such as fillers, defoaming agents, leveling agents, preservatives, and humectants. The insecticidal coating composition may be applied to a variety of cellulosic substrates including corrugated board, linerboard, paper, paper bags, wooden pallets, and paper composite pallets.

Abstract: A dual ovenable food tray having both high temperature resistance and superior food release properties is prepared by applying to at least one surface of a paperboard substrate an aqueous coating formulation comprising a styrene-acrylic latex having a low T.sub.g, a styrene-acrylic latex having a high T.sub.g or a mixture thereof, wherein the coating formulation preferably further comprises at least one additional component selected from coalescing solvents, thickening agents, defoaming agents, crosslinkers and wax emulsions.