High-performance barrier coatings for paper-based packaging protect against water, moisture and grease while empowering brands to replace plastic with fully recyclable materials that are food-compliant and suitable for high-speed processing.
- Enable fully recyclable packaging
- Proven resistance to water, moisture and grease
- High seal strength
- Suitable for high-speed processing
Regulations like the EU’s PPWR are driving an urgent trend for replacing poorly recyclable packaging with reusable and recyclable designs. Barrier coatings from AQUENCE support that switch by enabling paper-based packaging that protects products against water, moisture and grease which supports the transition to a circular economy.
These water-based innovations are free from mineral oil and suitable for food contact. They can be used on packaging for chocolate, sweets, dry food, fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers, as well as e-commerce packaging. Moreover, they maintain strong seals, even on high-speed packaging lines.
Opening up new possibilities, AQUENCE offers the perfect solution to enable recyclable and paper-based primary or secondary packaging. Our experts share their industry-leading insights to support customers with future-ready designs. And we’d be delighted to welcome you to our Packaging Recyclab to co-create optimal and sustainable packaging for your needs!
- Suitable for food and non-food paper packaging
- Strong sealing performance
- Compliant for direct food contact
- Enable fully recyclable and repulpable packaging
- Water-based formulas
- Free from mineral oils and substances of concern
- Enable high-speed processing
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