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SURFACE ACTIVATOR FOR
MELAMINE
Duoprime M Surface Activator
FURNITURE · FLOORING
100% VERSIONS

Duoprime M Surface Activator

Duoprime® M is a 1K thin UV-reactive surface activator for melamine. It converts inert melamine groups on the surface into reactive acrylate groups, creating covalent adhesion between the melamine and the next coating layer with minimal layer build. Applied at 1–3 g/m² in standard roller coaters, it is the most cost-efficient primer for high-performance melamine coating systems — from thin structured super-matte and digitally embossed laminates to high-gloss finishes.

Instant covalent adhesionUp to 5–20 g/m² less basecoat+1 N scratch resistanceNordic Swan compatible (M1825)
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SURFACE ACTIVATOR FOR
MELAMINE
Duoprime MW Surface Activator
FURNITURE
WATER-BORNE

Duoprime MW Surface Activator

Duoprime® MW is a 1K water-borne UV-reactive surface activator for melamine. It converts inert melamine groups on the panel surface into reactive acrylate groups, so the next UV coating bonds covalently to the melamine/TFL surface — there is no soft primer layer to protect. Applied on standard roller coaters at 6–10 g/m², it is compatible with all common melamine laminate types (CPL, LPL, HPL, TFL) and robust across panel batch variations. Nordic Swan compliant for furniture panels.

Water-borne, isocyanate-freeInstant covalent adhesionNo IR drying neededNordic Swan compatible
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SURFACE ACTIVATOR FOR
PET
Duoprime PET Surface Activator
FOILS
TCA-LEVEL ADHESION

Duoprime PET Surface Activator

Duoprime® PET is a 1K water-borne UV surface activator that bonds covalently to any untreated PET in your own UV coating line. It gives TCA-level adhesion for demanding topcoats and inks — without etching the film or paying the premium for TCA pre-treated film. UV-assisted chemistry converts the inert PET surface into reactive acrylate groups, so the next layer — a UV ink, or a UV or EB top coat — is chemically connected across the interface. Isocyanate-free, photoinitiator-free, no pot life.

Covalent adhesion to untreated PETTCA-level adhesion, no etchingOne primer, both sidesPrime now, coat later
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TOP COAT FOR
POLYOLEFINS
Duoprime P One Matte
EDGEBANDS · FOILS
ONE-LAYER

Duoprime P One Matte

Duoprime® P One Matte is a one-layer, one component coating for PP edge bands, developed to make PP as easy to coat as ABS. Applied at around 9 g/m², it combines the functions of primer, coverage/surface leveling, and topcoat in a single layer, helping simplify the coating process and reduce production steps.

One layer1KMatte
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PRIMER FOR
POLYOLEFINS
Duoprime P
EDGEBANDS · FOILS

Duoprime P

Duoprime® P is an innovative one component, UV adhesion promoter for polyolefins, such as PP foils and edgebands. It uses a covalent adhesion mechanism instead of e.g. isocyanates which is common in standard primers. Duoprime® P converts the inert surfaces to very reactive acrylate groups using UV-assisted chemistry. The primer layer can be applied in standard roller coating equipment, is compatible with standard UV-lamps and LEDs, and allows a subsequent coating or print to be chemically attached directly onto the surface. The second layer is a UV ink or UV/EB Top Coat.

Instant covalent adhesion1K
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