Metal Packaging

The flagship sealant and coating brand, DAREX specialty coatings are engineered to work with all DAREX can and closure sealants as integrated systems. DAREX coatings are available in a broad range of materials to provide specialized protection to interior and exterior consumer and industrial can products. They are designed and manufactured to meet the highest organoleptic standards to insure FDA and food law compliance.

APPERTA Coatings from DAREX Packaging Technologies are a complete line of internal and external coatings based on a variety of chemistries which do not contain BPA as part of its formulation. APPERTA coatings bring the superior performance and regulatory expertise to both sheet and coil intended for food and personal care applications.

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Our SISTIAGA can coatings are specifically designed for use with extruded, monobloc aluminum containers. Our internal coatings preserve the integrity of aluminum containers by protecting from corrosion. They remain neutral and improve container shelf-life. SISTIAGA external coatings provide a basecoat for application of high-impact graphics and colors.

CELOX oxygen scavengers can be used in several applications including lined crowns, aluminum ROPP, and plastic caps. In addition, a CELOX masterbatch has been developed and is designed as an OST additive for packaging applications.

The flagship sealant and coating brand, DAREX sealants have evolved in parallel with the industry, adapting to the ever-changing requirements. An intimate, customer-focused approach allows us to offer the world's broadest and most technologically advanced portfolio of can sealants, including products for the following applications:

• Carbonated beverage cans
• Processed beverage cans
• Round and non-round food cans
• Aerosol cans
• Composite cans
• Round and non-round general line cans
• Drum and pail seams
• Drum and pail covers

DAREX Packaging Technologies supplies a complete range of non-PVC closure sealants to meet the sealing requirements of the closure industry. The main purpose of non-PVC closure sealants is to provide a sealant for pry off crowns, twist off crowns, ROPP or plastic caps.

SINCERA slip-system lubricant is the first tasteless lubricant. It is designed to replace the use of unsaturated amides. All current lubricants were found to have a minimal effect on the opening force, or a detrimental effect on odor. Sincera® technology has been able to overcome both challenges.

DAREX Packaging Technologies supplies a range of PVC based compounds to meet the sealing requirements of the closure industry. DARASEAL RO compounds are used to seal RO and ROPP aluminum caps. DARASEAL CAP compounds are used to seal crimp-on caps, lug and twist off caps for aqueous, acidic and fatty foods. DARASEAL RO and DARASEAL CAP are available in non-phthalate versions.