Our roll-to-roll web coater provides the opportunity to create coated paper rolls under dynamic drying conditions for better property assessment. Our curtain coater creates complex multilayer products to evaluate curtain stability and simultaneous application of thin coating layers. 

We perform industry tests for liquid resistance and gas permeation. Advanced imaging stations enable automated analysis of liquid barrier staining. Analytical instrumentation further evaluates critical properties including strength, printability, hot tack, heat seal, and coefficient of friction. 

We conduct repulpability testing according to established testing protocols from the Fiber Box Association (FBA), biodegradation testing according to ASTM D5338 protocols and study the life cycle impact of select products through life cycle analysis (LCA) expertise.

RHOBARR™ Barrier Coatings and Dispersions deliver exceptional protection against penetration of water, water vapor, solvents, oils, fatty acids, and other substances under a range of temperatures and conditions suited for various paper packaging applications. 

ROPAQUE™ Synthetic Polymer particles tap into Dow’s hollow sphere pigment technology offering high image quality, fade-resistant images, and smoother surfaces, enabling enhanced print performance and improved runnability. 

RHOPLEX™ and POLYCO™ Binders offer wide-ranging performance benefits such as strength, stability, glueability, printability, and more that are designed for use in coating formulations for different paper and paperboard grades.