Cortec EcoShield® Barrier Coating for Paper

Cortec EcoShield Barrier Coating is a revolutionary waterborne barrier coating designed specifically for paper and corrugated materials. It's a game-changer because it eliminates the need for traditional wax or polyethylene coatings, offering a fully recyclable and repulpable alternative that addresses significant environmental concerns in packaging.

Unlike conventional plastic or wax coatings, which make paper difficult or impossible to recycle through standard channels, EcoShield Barrier Coating is water-based and allows the paper to be 100% repulpable and recyclable. This means packaging treated with EcoShield can be easily processed back into new paper products, supporting a circular economy.

Absolutely, it's designed with sustainability in mind. EcoShield Barrier Coating is a water-based product that is both recyclable and repulpable. It's a direct replacement for non-recyclable plastic and wax coatings, significantly reducing plastic waste and supporting the reuse of paper fibres.

Yes, Cortec EcoShield Barrier Coating is versatile and can be applied to various paper grades, including Kraft paper, linerboard, and recycled paper. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of paper-based packaging needs.

Beyond its environmental benefits, EcoShield Barrier Coating enhances the paper's functional properties by providing excellent resistance to moisture, oil, and grease. It also improves the paper's physical characteristics like tear, burst, and tensile strength, as well as elongation and folding endurance.

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On an industrial scale, Cortec EcoShield Barrier Coating can be efficiently applied using most common paper roll coating methods. This includes gravure, flexo, air-knife, and reverse-roll coating techniques, making it adaptable to existing manufacturing lines.

For optimal barrier performance, the suggested coating weights for EcoShield Barrier Coating typically range from 8 to 11 pounds per 3000 square foot ream, which translates to approximately 13-18 grams per square meter.

When applied at the recommended temperatures, the drying time for EcoShield Barrier Coating is generally quite efficient, with a suggested drying temperature range of 180°F-200°F (82°C-93°C).

EcoShield Barrier Coating is designed to provide dual protection, effectively resisting both moisture and grease. This makes it a highly versatile solution for packaging diverse products that require safeguarding against either or both contaminants.

EcoShield Barrier Coating offers comparable or even superior moisture barrier properties to traditional poly-coated papers, and it significantly outperforms waxed papers in terms of Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR), ensuring excellent protection.

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Yes, there's a specialized version called EcoShield Heat Sealable Paper. When properly sealed with coated sides together, the bond formed is even stronger than the paper itself, providing secure packaging solutions.

Yes, paper treated with EcoShield Barrier Coating is generally receptive to printing, allowing for branding and product information to be clearly displayed on the finished packaging.

EcoShield Barrier Coating is ideal for packaging products that require protection from moisture, oil, or grease. This includes a wide array of items, from food products and industrial components to parts that might have oily residues.

Yes, EcoShield Barrier Coating is compliant with FDA regulations for both direct and indirect food contact, making it a safe and suitable choice for various food packaging applications. It also eliminates concerns about package contamination often associated with other papers.

Absolutely. Paper manufacturers can apply EcoShield Barrier Coating to Kraft paper, linerboard, and recycled paper to create recyclable and repulpable boxes that resist oil, moisture, and grease, thus contributing to more sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.

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• Cortec VpCI-144 Recyclable Paper Rolls
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Yes, it is an excellent option for wrapping oily and greasy industrial parts. The coating provides robust oil and grease resistance, preventing leakage and protecting the parts during transit and storage.

Beyond standard wrapping, EcoShield Barrier Coating can be used as a moisture barrier liner for wood pallets or corrugated boxes. It can also be incorporated into heat-sealable papers for dunnage bags, allowing for creative and sustainable packaging solutions.

By offering a fully recyclable and repulpable alternative to polyethylene and wax papers, EcoShield directly contributes to reducing plastic waste. It allows industries to transition away from problematic plastic-lined papers, making their packaging materials easier to recycle and integrate into the circular economy.

Yes, paper coated with EcoShield Barrier Coating is designed to be fully recyclable and repulpable through standard paper recycling channels, unlike traditional wax or polyethylene coated papers. There's no need for special, costly separation processes.

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No, the manufacturing process of EcoShield Barrier Coating does not involve chlorine or other bleaching chemicals, further ensuring that the finished product is environmentally safe and free from package contamination.

Using EcoShield Barrier Coating strongly aligns with the circular economy by promoting the reuse of paper fibres. It ensures that paper packaging can be readily recycled back into new paper products, minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency.

Specific products within the EcoShield range, such as EcoShield Barrier Paper, are USDA Certified Biobased Products, indicating a significant portion of their content is sourced from renewable biological materials.

During the repulping process, the water-based EcoShield Barrier Coating easily separates from the paper fibers, allowing the paper pulp to be fully recovered and reused for making new paper products like boxes and other corrugated materials.

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To ensure the best product performance and maintain its shelf life, EcoShield Barrier Coating and paper coated with it should be stored in their original packaging, indoors, and out of direct sunlight, ideally within a temperature range of 40-100 °F (4-38 °C).

Yes, paper coated with EcoShield Barrier Coating is available in a wide variety of custom roll and sheet sizes, accommodating diverse manufacturing and packaging requirements.

Absolutely. Custom roll and sheet sizes, as well as different paper weights and types, are available upon request to meet specific business needs and applications.

For manufacturers, switching to EcoShield can lead to simplified inventory, as it can replace multiple specialized papers (waxed, poly-coated). It also offers a competitive, environmentally friendly alternative without compromising on performance, potentially enhancing their brand image.

While the primary focus of this specific EcoShield Barrier Coating for paper is moisture and grease resistance, Cortec offers other EcoShield products with Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) technology, such as EcoShield VpCI-144 paper, which provides multi-metal corrosion protection in addition to barrier properties.

Yes, in the long run, EcoShield Barrier Coating can be cost-effective. By eliminating the need for costly separation processes during recycling and enabling the use of recyclable materials, it can contribute to reduced waste disposal costs and support more efficient resource management within a business.

Businesses can typically obtain more technical information, including product data sheets and safety data sheets, directly from Valdamark Direct or by contacting Cortec Corporation representatives. They can also often arrange for samples to evaluate its suitability for their specific applications.