VARNIPACK FoodGrade

FEATURES: Varnipack FoodGrade is a colourless, thin-layer, air-drying or forced with temperature, 1-component aqueous dispersion varnish with barrier functions, certified and suitable for direct and indirect contact with food according to European Regulation EU 10/2011 and American Regulation FDA 21 CFR 175.300. Food contact varnish with glossy-satin finish, formulated with modified acrylic copolymers, free of: Bisphenol A (BPA free), APEO, formaldehyde, phthalates, heavy metals, etc.

VarniPack FoodGrade is air-drying and/or forced temperature drying. Ideal balance of physico-chemical performance in its category:

• High resistance to moisture, water and grease.
• Very good chemical and physical resistance
• Balanced barrier functions in its category
• Excellent transfer, wetting and leveling.
• Excellent adhesion, resistance to dry and wet rubbing (SATRA), and compatibility with water-based and solvent-based printing inks.
• Good resistance to tack-blocking, with good static and dynamic COF coefficients of friction.
• Excellent gloss finish and transparency.
• Recyclable and repulpable.
• Low Voc, and low odor.
• Non-hazardous goods for use and transport by road, sea or air.
• Compatible with most containers, heat sealable, hot melt glues, recyclable, compostable and biodegradable containers
• With Food Contact Compliance Declaration

FIELDS OF USE:  Mainly used in direct, indirect or occasional contact with food, in single or repeated use food packaging, especially for printed packaging made of MDF, paper and cardboard, even flexible, folding cartons, sandwich packs, labels, wooden packaging and other derivatives.

APPLICABLE: Compatible with most application methods in the packaging industry, flexo and gravure printing, anilox rollers, curtain coating, blown lip coating, industrial spraying and other systems compatible with aqueous dispersions, preferably with forced drying by hot air, infrared lamps or equivalent systems with temperature to accelerate drying.

PERFORMANCE: Depending on the substrate and objectives, we recommend between 12.5 ml. and 25 ml/m², applied in thin layers.

Product for professional use. For a correct application follow the instructions in the technical sheets, application guides and safety data sheets. In case of doubt, consult our technical service.