| abstract |
This invention relates to non-aqueous coating and ink formulations for use on flexible film or paper packages requiring aseptic packaging conditions. The coating formulation comprises: 1) a mixing varnish comprising a phenolic-modified co-solvent-type polyamide resin, 2) a nitrocellulose compound varnish, 3) a non-aqueous solvent mixture, and 4) specialty additives, and wherein all components present in the formulation are stable in the presence of an oxidizing agent. The ink formulation additionally requires a pigment and a non-aqueous solution of a metal salt of propionic acid. The printed and coated packaging materials, and methods of aseptic packaging, as well as the aseptic packages are also disclosed. |