Replace fossil-based chemicals with sustainable
alternatives in your board and packaging
Simplify your board and packaging wet end and surface treatment product selection
processes with Nouryon. Our holistic application approach and culture of continuous
innovation are built upon more than 80 years of expertise in providing essential solutions
to improve runnability and sustainability for both manufacturing and the end-product.
With environmental sustainability as a key driver in productinnovation, CMC has become a preferred choice as a nontoxic, bio-based polymer built from renewable cellulosic raw
materials. Additionally, product selection can be complicated
due to unique end-product requirements. Through ourbiodegradable functional ingredients and concepts, we canhelp optimize the production process by reducing the steps,components, and total cost while creating more versatileboard and packaging.

Ask us how we can help you achieve:• Holistic process optimization• Lower total cost with higher performance• Reduced environmental impact with bio-based andbiodegradable solutions

Tailored CMC performance
Benefits••••

Sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients
Surface characteristics to enhance print quality
10-20% increase of internal bond strength
Multiple barrier properties for food packaging

We have been producing CMC since the early 1940’s andour extensive knowledge gives us the capability to tailor its
functionality for the required applications. Our concepts
utilize the multifunctionality of raw CMC material to allow foradjustments in the production process steps.
Using our Finnfix® and Calexis® CMC alone or in combination
with other ingredients can help increase web strength, enable
lightweighting, and obtain the required surface properties
during surface treatment and wet end operations.

Contact your local Nouryon representative or
distributor for detailed product information.
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Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader.
Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our
essential solutions to manufacture everyday
products, such as personal care, cleaning
goods, paints and coatings, agriculture andfood, pharmaceuticals, and building products.
Furthermore, the dedication of more than 7,900
employees with a shared commitment to ourcustomers, business growth, safety, sustainability
and innovation has resulted in a consistently
strong financial performance. We operate in over
80 countries around the world with a portfolio
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