Bacote® Series

Bacote® 20 enhances paper strength by crosslinking with binders, improving coated papers and offset printing.

Product information

Other grades available

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Bacote 20 | Bacote XL

Applications: paper and paperboard, water-based inks, and binder.

Bacote 20 is a highly effective crosslinker. It crosslinks with all commonly used binders to improve the surface structures strength by reducing the amount of weakly bonded particles available on the paper surface.

The cross-linking characteristic of Bacote 20 is of value to coated papers and offset printing. Bacote 20 crosslinks instantly to the binder, offering a rapid cure time in the drying section of the paper process and it is compatible with practically all coating and press formulations.

Appearance

There is a slight ammonia odor associated with Bacote 20, and ammonia is released upon evaporation. There is no odor associated after curing.

Chemical analysis

C2H10N2O8Zr

Packaging

Rest of world: 25 kg quad retainers 250 kg plastic drums, 1,250 kg intermediate bulk containers.

North and South America: 50 pound, pails 550 lb drums and 3,300 pounds totes.

Bulk containers available upon request.

  • Binder insolubilizer for paper and paperboard coatings, along with dry-laid non-woven material
  • Deposit Control in the wet-end of the paper-making process.
  • Strength additive for alkaline-sized paper
  • Component of water-based inks, overprint varnishes, paints, adhesives, coatings, etc.
  • Antimicrobial treatment for textiles and timber, especially for fixation of copper salts
  • Component of textile, leather and paper water-repellent formulations

  • Formaldehyde-free
  • Rapid cure
  • Effective with all commonly used binders
  • Improved printability – Achieved through optimal water resistance, an open coating structure, reduction of contact angle and uniform distribution of binders throughout the coating reducing mottle
  • No adverse effects on optical properties – No time or heat exposure yellowing

Downloads and support

Bacote Series datasheet

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Thomas Lavelle

Sales Account Manager for zirconium solutions in the EMEA and APAC regions

Joining through Luxfer’s Graduate Programme, Thomas has been with Luxfer MEL Technologies for 2 years. His focus is on zirconium’s use as a crosslinker within applications such as paper and board, coatings, adhesives, metal treatment and much more.





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    Donna Heiser

    Sales Account Manager at Luxfer Mel Technologies

    Donna leads with a customer-first mindset, focused on meeting and surpassing expectations for zirconium zolutions products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through proactive communication and solution-driven support, she ensures clients receive outstanding service and value at every stage.