Fluoride-Free Oil Proof Agent
PFAS restrictions are closing in on fluorinated barrier coatings for food contact paper.
Paper grade
Food Packaging Paper
Fluorine-free barrier, food-contact sizing and wet strength for wrappers, cup stock and takeaway board.
What we hear
The Three Problems That Come Up
- PFAS restrictions are removing fluorinated barrier coatings from the menu.
- Grease strike-through on a printed wrapper is a customer complaint, not a defect rate.
- Barrier chemistry must not cost you recyclability.
Where to look
Ranges That Apply
Starting points
Products Most Often Specified For Food Packaging Paper
Oil Proof Agent
Grease strike-through turns a printed wrapper into a complaint.
AKD Wax
Emulsifying your own AKD only pays if the wax purity and particle size are consistent.
Wet Strength Agent
Tissue, towel and liquid packaging have to hold together wet, which dry strength chemistry cannot do.
Other Paper Grades
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CHEMSUM ranges apply to food packaging paper?
Paper Strength Agent, Paper Sizing Agent, Paper Functional Agent.
Where do most food packaging paper enquiries start?
PFAS restrictions are removing fluorinated barrier coatings from the menu.
What do you need from me to recommend a product?
Paper grade, furnish, system pH, machine speed and the property you are chasing.
Chemistry for food packaging paper
Send your grade, furnish and target property and we will shortlist from the ranges above.