Blocking

Unwanted sticking of contacting printed or coated surfaces under relevant storage or process conditions.

Material family: Coatings, inks and additives

Where it matters

Press/coater selection and final-construction review.

Testing and verification

State substrate, application amount, drying/cure and test conditions; colour, gloss, adhesion and migration answer different questions.

Related guides

Related products and materials

General information for preliminary evaluation; not independently reviewed or certified. Confirm grades, standards and suitability with the manufacturer for your application. Interpret within the exact material, grade and test method.

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