The system uses FlexiStar HE Nitrocellulose bases and technology blend vehicle and extender. The following is the formula guide for blending:

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1 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FlexiStar HE FLEXOGRAPHIC HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE INK SYSTEM FlexiStar HE FlexiStar HE is a solvent flexo surface print ink system that provides excellent technical performance. This ink system has improved gloss and heat resistance to 400 F. Suitable Applications Fin Seal applications Coffee Pouches Hot Fill- can overwraps Any additional surface applications that require high heat resistance Attributes Increased gloss Heat resistance Nitro compatible Adhesion Benefits Maximum Eye catching gloos effects on a package 400 F Able to utilizes all Nitro Dispersions - Xcel, XP, Flexibase HDP Excellent on polyesters, polyethylene and polypropylene Availability Commercially available Lead time 10 days (3 days Stock item with approval) Available in a full range of standard and specialty colours... Methyl violet and Rhodamine, though available colours are subject to reduced shelf life, bleed and colour drift on aging Fluorescent colours are special order. They may require special handling considerations, including reduced shelf life Metallic s are also special order and may require special handling

2 FlexiStar HE Colour Matching The system uses FlexiStar HE Nitrocellulose bases and technology blend vehicle and extender. The following is the formula guide for blending: V1W07300 Blend Vehicle 30% min Nitrocellulose dispersion* - 70% max R1W07301 Line Extender as needed R1W07302 Process Extender as needed Also available (upon special request) as mono-pigmented finished inks, matched finished inks or for blending on site. There are three dispersions sets to choose (XCel, XP, FlexiBase HDP). The choice is dependent upon linespeed and aniloxes choosen for the job. Please refer to your Flint Group Technical representative for guidelines. Compared to the Competition Adhesion % Remaining Flint Competion Heat Resistance % Remaining Gloss For more details on FlexiStar TM HE, call your nearest Flint Group office or dealer. Flint Group th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447, USA T Toll Free in the U.S.(800) F info.packaginginks@flintgrp.com The aim of our technical documents is to inform our customers about general values. However, the transferability of general values known from experience and laboratory results to concrete practical applications depends on a number of factors which are beyond our control. We therefore ask for your understanding that this advice document cannot be used as the basis for claims in law. Furthermore, the correct application for each product has to be checked carefully for suitability. For application details refer to Technical Data Sheet. Product names followed by are trademarks registered by Flint Group Incorporated. Version:

3 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FlexiStar ME FLEXOGRAPHIC HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE INK SYSTEM FlexiStar ME A solvent-based ink system designed for primed foil lidding application. This system does not smoke when heat sealed (400 F. / 1 second / 60psi). This solvent flexo surface ink has excellent properties while maintaining good printability. This system has excellent heat resistant properties and could be utilized of other substrates where heat resistant properties are desired. For example: Fin seal applications. Suitable Applications Lidding Fin Seal applications Coffee Pouches Hot Fill- can overwraps Attributes Excellent process printing properties Compatible with nitrocellulose based inks Block resistant Heat Resistance Abrasion resistance Adhesion to primed foil Scratch resistance Benefits Proven winner in the field and developed for easier transitions Able to run High Speed with FlexiBase HDP bases Easier secondary processing 400 F with no smoke Excellent Wet Crinkle, Dry Rub, And Wet Rub results Excellent adhesion results Excellent scratch resistant properties Availability Commercially available Lead time 10 days (3 days Stock item with approval) Available in a full range of standard and specialty colours... Methyl violet and Rhodamine, though available colours are subject to reduced shelf life, bleed and colour drift on aging Fluorescent colours are special order. They may require special handling considerations, including reduced shelf life Metallic s are also special order and may require special handling

4 FlexiStar ME Colour Matching The system uses FlexiStar LE Nitrocellulose bases and technology blend vehicle and extender. The following is the formula guide for blending: V1W06951 Blend Vehicle 30% min Nitrocellulose dispersion* - 70% max R1W06952 Line Extender as needed R1W06953 Process Extender as needed Also available (upon special request) as mono-pigmented finished inks, matched finished inks or for blending on site. There are three dispersions sets to choose (XCel, XP, FlexiBase HDP). The choice is dependent upon linespeed and aniloxes choosen for the job. Please refer to your Flint Group Technical representative for guidelines. Results Heat Seal testing done versus negative control (NC Plasticizer inks) which smoke considerably. For more details on FlexiStar TM ME, call your nearest Flint Group office or dealer. Flint Group th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447, USA T Toll Free in the U.S.(800) F info.packaginginks@flintgrp.com The aim of our technical documents is to inform our customers about general values. However, the transferability of general values known from experience and laboratory results to concrete practical applications depends on a number of factors which are beyond our control. We therefore ask for your understanding that this advice document cannot be used as the basis for claims in law. Furthermore, the correct application for each product has to be checked carefully for suitability. For application details refer to Technical Data Sheet. Product names followed by are trademarks registered by Flint Group Incorporated. Version:

5 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FlexiStar LE GENERAL PURPOSE SOLVENT FLEXO SURFACE INK DESIGNED FOR EXCELLENT PRINTING PROPERTIES FlexiStar LE A series of versatile, general purpose solvent ink designed for excellent printing properties on polyolefin materials. This ink system offers excellent strength, gloss, printability and press room friendliness. Extremely versatile, it is successful in bread bags and bakery applications, utility bags, and other applications where heat resistance is not required. Modifications with extra performance properties enable frozen foods, shrink wraps and other applications to be blended on site from a single set of bases. Suitable Applications Frozen foods Bread bags Diaper packaging T-shirt bags Grocery bags Feminine hygiene products Attributes Excellent process printing properties Compatible with nitrocellulose based inks Block Resistant Heat Resistance Abrasion resistance Adhesion to polyolefin materials Scratch resistance Cost effective Benefits Proven winner in the field and developed for easier transitions Able to run High Speed with FlexiBase HDP bases Easier secondary processing F Excellent Wet Crinkle, Dry Rub, And Wet Rub results Excellent adhesion results Excellent scratch resistant properties Designed to maximize properties while controlling cost Availability Commercially available Lead time 10 days (3 days Stock item with approval) Available in a full range of standard and specialty colours... Methyl violet and Rhodamine, though available colours are subject to reduced shelf life, bleed and colour drift on aging Fluorescent colours are special order. They may require special handling considerations, including reduced shelf life Metallic s are also special order and may require special handling

6 FlexiStar LE Colour Matching The system uses FlexiStar LE Nitrocellulose bases and technology blend vehicle and extender. The following is the formula guide for blending: V1W10021 Blend Vehicle 30% min Nitrocellulose Dispersion Bases* - 70% max R1W10023 Extender as needed Also available (upon special request) as mono-pigmented finished inks, matched finished inks or for blending on site. There are three dispersions sets to choose (XCel, XP, FlexiBase HDP). The choice is dependent upon linespeed and aniloxes choosen for the job. Please refer to your Flint Group Technical representative for guidelines. Compared to the Competition Surface Inks in Market vs FlexiStar LE Tape Adhesion 100% Best Priced 80% 60% Gloss Heat Resistance 40% 20% 0% Scratch Product A Product B FlexiStar LE Product C Freeze/Thaw Rub FlexiStar LE meets all properties of similar products however it is the lowest cost. For more details on FlexiStar TM LE, call your nearest Flint Group office or dealer. Flint Group th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447, USA T Toll Free in the U.S.(800) F info.packaginginks@flintgrp.com The aim of our technical documents is to inform our customers about general values. However, the transferability of general values known from experience and laboratory results to concrete practical applications depends on a number of factors which are beyond our control. We therefore ask for your understanding that this advice document cannot be used as the basis for claims in law. Furthermore, the correct application for each product has to be checked carefully for suitability. For application details refer to Technical Data Sheet. Product names followed by are trademarks registered by Flint Group Incorporated. Version: