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Grace Davison Materials & Packaging Technologies
Aluminum Container Coatings

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Ongoing Commitment
Sistiaga is Grace’s solution for aluminum
containers
Grace Davison Materials & Packaging
Technologies has reinforced its ongoing
commitment to the rigid packaging marketplace
with the addition of the complete Sistiaga
portfolio of coatings for aluminum containers.
Sistiaga products have satisfied customers
around the world for over 40 years. Grace
capitalizes on this technology to meet the
needs of fast-growing segments such as
aluminum bottles and aluminum aerosols.
The Sistiaga brand, recognized because of the
excellence of its products and state-of-the-art
technology, becomes Grace’s response to the
impact extruded aluminum container segment.
The fresh look of Sistiaga reflects our position
as the global leader in a segment for which
design and graphic appeal are paramount.
Robustness and consistency
The prominent features of the Sistiaga product
portfolio are extreme robustness and application
versatility. Whether applied in aerosol cans,
bottle-cans or extruded collapsible tubes,
Sistiaga products ensure the best balance
between chemical and mechanical resistance,
as well as smooth and consistent application
performance.
Sistiaga products provide application consistency,
and their formulation robustness can be put
to the test in both state-of-the-art and older
equipment without sacrificing performance.
This independence from the equipment variable
becomes one of Sistiaga’s main assets.
Index
Pg 4 Internal coatings for aerosols
and bottle-cans
Pg 5 Basecoats for aerosols and bottle-cans
Pg 6 Internal coatings for collapsible tubes
Pg 7 Basecoats for collapsible tubes
Pg 8 Overprint varnishes
Pg 9 Toners and pearlized basecoats

Grace Worldwide Prominence
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Internal coatings for aerosols and bottle-cans
Our solvent-based internal coatings function to
preserve the integrity of aluminum containers by
protecting the aluminum from corrosive impact.
Internal coatings improve the shelf life of
containers and remain neutral from an
organoleptic perspective.
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Preserves Container Integrity
Whether epoxy-phenolic or organosol-based,
our internal coatings for aerosols and bottle-cans
feature excellent sprayability and good film porosity.
Sistiaga internal coatings cover a full spectrum of
applications, ranging from beer and energy drinks
to high alkali health and beauty products.
Designation
Application & Resistance
Hydrocarbon propellants
Dimethyl ether propellants
High PH-value
Low PH-value
Aggressive organic compounds
Porosity of resulting film
Application facility
Obtainable film thickness
Superior Good Moderate
Responding to the packaging needs of
household and cosmetic products containing
chemically aggressive solvents, our polyamide
imide-based product line offers maximum
resistance to chemical agents and is suitable
for use with DME propellants.
Refer to our selection guide to determine the
most appropriate product for your packaging
needs. Some of our coatings are compliant with
US FDA and EU food laws. Please consult with
your Grace representative for more information.
1047
Epoxy-phenolic
Gold
1714
Epoxy
Clear
1420
Epoxy-phenolic
Buff
1102
PAM
Gold
1480
Organosol
Buff

High Impact Graphics
Basecoats for aerosols and bottle-cans
Sistiaga products allow customers to take full advantage
of aluminum containers for high-impact graphics and colors.
Our highly decorative and versatile basecoats provide a
fundamental foundation to support inks and varnishes.
Whether white or clear, Sistiaga solvent-based basecoats
show extreme latitude as primers for inks from different
suppliers. All formulations have been carefully designed
to achieve perfect balance between elasticity, mechanical
strength and process resistance.
Designation
7340/185
7340/33
7340/50
8080/55
8080/262
970
990/82
984
907/1
977
U-5100
Product Name
White Basecoat
White Basecoat
White Basecoat
White Basecoat
White/Natural Basecoat
Clear Basecoat
Clear Basecoat
Clear Basecoat
Gold Basecoat
Clear Basecoat
Water Thinnable White BT
Excellent Ink
Compatibility
Special Properties
Excellent property of leveling
Optimum balance between
elasticity, strength and
chemical resistance
Flexibility and adhesion
Optimum balance between
elasticity, strength and
chemical resistance
Good general properties
High performance
Elasticity and adherence
Good general behavior
Good general behavior
Gold translucent
Large diameter, high flexibility
Pasteurizable
Low VOCs
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Superior Chemical Resistance
Internal coatings for collapsible tubes
Our sprayed-applied internal coatings for
collapsible tubes have demonstrated their
effectiveness when in contact with the most
aggressive ammonia-based cosmetic products.
The versatility of this product line makes it
suitable for a wide variety of applications,
including pharmaceutical products, adhesive
tubes, whiteboard markers and cigar cases.
Products compliant with US FDA and EU food
laws are available for food contact applications
in clear and pigmented versions.
Designation
Application & Resistance
High PH-value
Low PH-value
Aggressive organic compounds
Porosity of resulting film
Application facility
Obtainable film thickness
Superior Good Moderate
1049
Epoxy-phenolic
Gold
1410
Epoxy-phenolic
Buff
Whether epoxy-phenolic or polyester-based, our
internal coatings feature excellent adhesion to
the substrate through an optimum resin crosslinking
for outstanding fabrication ability. Both
chemistries are designed to obtain very accurate
film thickness during the application process,
minimizing waste and overspray.
Refer to our selection guide to determine the most
appropriate product for your packaging need.
1460
Polyester
Buff
10714
Polyester
Clear
1110
Epoxy-phenolic
Gold

Brilliant Aesthetics
Basecoats for collapsible tubes
As with our basecoat line for cans, the basecoats
for collapsible tubes play a critical role as a
foundation and support for inks and varnishes.
In white and clear versions, our basecoats provide
excellent superficial lubrication and high reactivity,
gloss and ink fixation.
Sistiaga’s range of white polyurethane and
polyester-based products features extreme tinting
versatility and adaptability to satisfy the brand
owner’s metal graphic requirements. The high total
solids of our formulations makes them extremely
competitive from a cost perspective.
Refer to our selection guide to determine the most
appropriate product for your packaging need.
Designation
TB 912
TB912/33
TB912/35
TB920
TB944PU
TB960PU
TB988
U-6100
Product Name
White Basecoat Polyester
White Basecoat Polyester
White Basecoat Polyester
White Basecoat Polyester
White Basecoat Polyurethane
White Basecoat Polyurethane
Clear Basecoat Polyester
Water-soluble White
BT Polyester
Special Properties
Good general properties
Better superficial lubrication
Good general behavior
Good general behavior.
Gloss inks and fixation
High reactivity, gloss inks
and fixation
Low bake system
Low VOCs
TM
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Gloss and Scratch Protection
Overprint varnishes
Sistiaga’s broad range of polyester-based overprint
varnishes for cans and tubes provides the
final layer of protection to your customer’s brand
image. Varnishes not only play a fundamental
role as sheen scratch protection, but also have
a major influence over the final color achieved
by ink systems.
Whether applied wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, our
range of varnishes features excellent adherence
to inks, a high degree of smoothness, gloss and
visual versatility, and matte or pearlized effects.
Sistiaga’s slip agent modified varnishes feature
the best-in-class ink scuffing and scratching
resistance available on the market. Our varnishes
enhance production line flow by reducing friction for
significant improvements in scuffing spoilage rates.
A fine balance between hardness to avoid
scratching, and flexibility to endure intense
mechanical deformation, is achieved by our
varnishes. This makes them the best choice for use
in applications such as bottle-cans and aerosols.
Designation
4510/25
4330
4167
4167/60 Semi-matte
4510/60 Matte
119 Matt
800 Pearlized
Product Name
Polyester
Polyester
Polyester
Polyester
Polyester
Polyester
Polyester
After the necking process, Sistiaga varnishes
feature the best gloss and appearance on the
market, avoiding frosty or cloudy looks in this
critical area.
Our varnishes are easy to use and feature
excellent application properties, as well as
minimal odor.
Refer to our selection guide to determine the most
appropriate product for your packaging need.
Production Process
Wet-on-Dry
Wet-on-Dry
Wet-on-Wet/Wet-on-Dry
Wet-on-Wet/Wet-on-Dry
Wet-on-Dry
Wet-on-Dry
Wet-on-Dry
Special Properties
Hard and flexible
High chemical/abrasion
resistance
Excellent ink adherence
Good general behavior
with wet inks
Good general behavior
with wet inks
Smooth matte
Smooth matte
High degree matte
Intense pearlized effect

Color Matching Expertise
Toners and pearlized basecoats
The challenges associated with color matching
can be minimized by using tinted basecoats that
allow better ink contrast and maximize optical
whiteness of the basecoat.
Sistiaga provides a series of ready-to-mix toners
to achieve the best graphic results over a wide
spectrum of possible tint combinations. These
toners, when applied separately or in combination
at the coating line, will achieve the desired base
tonality, opacity, gloss and/or color vibrancy.
Using the Sistiaga complete color system, our
toner technicians can match your color samples
and provide you with the right tint/blend formula.
Pearlized and aluminized basecoats, featuring
excellent balance between gloss and fineness
of the pigments, are also available. These
basecoats, usually applied on brushed aerosol
cans and other aluminized containers, feature
sparkling or granular effects as well as good
chemical and mechanical properties.
Refer to the product data sheets or contact your
Grace representative to determine the most
appropriate product for your packaging need.
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Setting Standards in Performance
Worldwide
W.R. Grace & Co. is one of the world’s leading
specialty chemical companies. Grace Davison
is one of its core businesses with a focus on
catalysts, specialty materials, silica and silica
alumina products, and on sealants and
coatings for cans and closures to the food
and beverage industry. This extensive product
portfolio contributes to Grace Davison’s
position as a leading global supplier of
materials and packaging technologies. These
specialty products increase performance and
enhance manufacturing processes within a
wide range of industrial applications.
European Regional Headquarters, Worms, Germany
Grace Davison is a global presence because
of our spirit of innovation and our drive for
excellence. We see our key strengths not only
in the development of innovative technologies,
which help improve product quality and
performance, but also in our manufacturing
flexibility, global infrastructure, and
commitment to close customer relationships.
With manufacturing sites, research and
development centers, and sales offices around
the globe, Grace Davison meets critical market
requirements worldwide.
Safety First
At Grace Davison, our first priority is to ensure
the safety of all those who work with us or come
into contact with our products.
The environment is a major issue and we
are proud to maintain an outstanding record
of leadership in safety standards and good
corporate citizenship. Through the Commitmentto-Care
® Program, every Grace Davison facility
around the world meets stringent health and
safety environmental requirements.
Grace Davison’s Commitment-to-Care ® Program
demonstrates the high priority of work safety
within the organization. This has led to a
substantial reduction in workplace injuries,
bringing the company close to our goal of
zero accidents.
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Sistiaga is a trademark of W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
The information presented herein is based on our testing and experience and is offered for the user’s consideration, investigation and verification. WARRANTIES EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, regarding results obtained from the use of our products, MUST BE DISCLAIMED since customer operating and use conditions vary and are beyond our control.
Test methods are available on request.
This product may be covered by patents or patents pending. ©2008 W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn. All rights reserved.
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