Our coating agents for expandable polystyrene (EPS) are sourced from edible vegetable oils and are excellent processing aids when it comes to anti-static additives, as well as cooling time enhancers. range also includes integrated 2-in-1 blends of these, for efficient processing and easier handling. Surface coatings are applied as a powder or liquid layer onto a product via mechanical processes such as spraying, mixing or dipping. Having uniformly applied the coating to the product, the coating is stabilised by drying, heating, cooling or freezing, helping to prolong the product’s longevity. Encapsulation involves the application of a liquid layer to minute particles and relies on more processes than mechanical movement alone, such as entrapping a molecule inside a matrix, polymerisation and chemical bonding. Properties Glazing agents create a glossy, smooth surface coating that provides a protective, moisture resistant barrier. The coating helps to preserve food products by locking-in internal moisture or preventing their degradation due to external humidity, resulting in a prolonged shelf-life. Desirable properties of glazing agents include the stability to maintain their integrity under heat or pressure and their ability to provide a uniform, homogenous coating on an industrial scale.
