Coatings based on renewable resources
TerraGreen is the future-oriented, waterbased coating for the graphic arts industry based on renewable resources.
Other than traditional waterbased coatings, which are based
on petroleum derivatives, TerraGreen focuses on resins and
waxes from nature. TerraGreen is based on natural resources
for more than 90%.
In its resource base, TerraGreen is independent from petrochemicals and the shortage of fossil resources. Finite
resources are safed for future generations. The raw materials
for TerraGreen are based on plants and trees and provide a
positive climatic effect. The use of renewable resources is
comparatively CO² neutral and protects the sustainability of
our climate.
According to an accredited testing laboratory, TerraGreen is
biodegradable by more than 75% (ISO 9888). This makes it
possible to dispose coating remains and washing water
directly in a clarification plant after having talked to the
corresponding authorities.
This coating technology has been awarded more than once.
Among others, TerraGreen won the Innovation Award of the
German Printing Industry.
With TerraGreen it is possible for the first time to produce
printed products completely with substrate, printing inks
and coating based on renewable resources. Be a technology
driver, contribute to the protection of our climate, profit
from a positive image and offer additional value to your
customers.
Go Green.
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TerraGreen Coatings based on renewable resources
Traditional waterbased
coatings
Coatings
based on renewable resources
Acrylate / styrol acrylate dispersions
Natural resins
Polyethylene waxes
Natural waxes
Wetting agents and additives
Wetting agents and additives
Water
Water
TerraGreen – What is inside?
Resins and waxes used for TerraGreen are not foodstuffs
or are substances used in the foodstuff chain. The
application of TerraGreen has no negative impact on the
availability of foodstuffs.
No plants, trees or animals are eliminated for the waxes
and resins used in TerraGreen. Comparable to
caoutchouc, the used materials are harvested and the
biomass remains existing.
The resins and waxes used grow naturally in the wild or
they are harvested at traditionally existing and sustainably
cultivated plantations in Europe, South America and Asia.
TerraGreen has no negative impact on existing eco
systems.
TerraGreen is a coating developed for the coating unit in
sheet-fed offset. Similar to traditional waterbased coatings, it
dries through hot air and infrared. Thanks to its stable
running characteristics on the printing press, no adaptations
to current machines are necessary.
are comparable to classical waterbased coatings. In liquid
condition, the coating provides a natural odour of wood. In
dry condition on the printed product, the coating is odourneutral. On substrates with high whiteness, the coating film
may show a light yellowing.
The core functions of the coating, such as scuff and scratch
resistance, block resistance, wet block resistance and gloss,
Gloss
Drying
Scuff
resistance
Wet block
resistance
Two-sided
Matt Coating G 5/75 matt
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8
7
8
9
Matt Coating G 5/100 silky matt
4
8
7
8
9
Gloss Coating G 5/200
8
5
8
3
5
The numeric values mentioned in this brochure refer to a scale of 1 to 10.
While 10 stands for the highest/best value, 1 represents the lowest/worst
value.
Please consider: All information provided here are made to the best of our
knowledge. This brochure does not claim to be complete. It represents a
technical quality description, is advisory and does not release from own tests
and examinations in customer-specific circumstances due to the wide range of
materials, production conditions, operations and processes. If an application is
intended to be made under different conditions than those specified here, we
only assume liability after having examined the respective different conditions.
We reserve the right to change product characteristics because of technical
progress, amendment of applicable law and mandatory production-related
needs.
TerraGreen Coatings based on renewable resources
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Dedication for sustainable environmental protection deserves communication. With
the TerraGreen seal you can mark your printed products as innovative and environmental friendly. The TerraGreen seal stands for the following quality characteristics:
· The percentage of renewable resources in the coating is 90% or above
· The coating is at least 75% biodegradable
· The volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted to the ambient air during
production do not account for more than 0,2%
If you apply TerraGreen coatings, you can request the TerraGreen seal for your own
communication. The TerraGreen seal is available in green or in black. ACTEGA Terra GmbH
Industriestraße 12
31275 Lehrte
Germany
Coated with
Outside: TerraGreen Gloss Coating G 5/200
Inside: TerraGreen Matt Coating G 5/75 matt
Issue: March 2012
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