Aqua Based Technologies formulated its Aqua Cote 1550, for application to plasticized-vinyl. The water-based coating is also designed to provide excellent ink adhesion and abrasion resistance. Aqua Based Technologies says the dried coating’s surface is extremely durable and surpasses most product-resistance specifications. Aqua Cote 1550 can also be applied to polyester, polyethylene, foil, nylon, paper, and board. Aqua Based Technologies recommends corona treatment to achieve highest adhesion levels. Aqua Based Technologies (a div. of ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc.), 224 Pegasus Ave., Northvale, NJ 07647, 201-767-6040, fax: 201-784-0620, Web: www.aquabased.com.