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Erthana™ Oil & Grease Barrier

Innovative sustainable barrier, delivering high performance for food packaging without compromising functionality, compliance or consumer experience.

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What it does

Food-contact-compliant biobased barrier technology designed for next-generation of sustainable, circular food packaging.

Helps reducing oil and grease migration through paper packaging substrates used in food service packaging, that meets circularity principles.

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Performance

Excellent oil and grease resistance

High Kit values at low coat weights and single pass 1

Broad compatibility 2

Excellent printability

1 Reported as ranges; performance varies by paper grade
2 Across a range of lightweight and heavyweight paper grades and food packaging applications

Sustainability

Plastic-free

PFAS-free

Compostable, Biodegradable and Recyclable

More than 90% bio-based

Non-toxic

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Regulatory and food contact compliance

FDA compliant (21 CFR 176.170 and 176.180)*.

BfR compliant

TSCA compliant

REACH compliant

*Suitable for food-contact applications across multiple conditions of use (A to J).

Where it's used

  • Quick service restaurant packaging: Clamshells, takeaway wraps, cartons, takeout bags, others
  • Food service packaging: Food trays, food bags, bakery packaging
  • Applicable substrates: Thermoformed Molded Fiber, various grammage papers and packaging
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Consumer and brand benefits

  • Meets need for Circular packaging and Regulatory requirements including EPR, SUPD and PPWR
  • Improved consumer experience
  • Satisfies consumer desire for sustainable packaging
  • Supports brand image.

Why Erthana OGB

  • Oil and grease barrier performance
  • Plastic free – supports compostability, recyclability and circular packaging goals
  • Biobased chemistry
  • Food-contact compliance
  • PFAS-free formulation
  • Broad application flexibility
  • Consumer experience benefits
  • Backed by Archroma Packaging Technologies’ expertise and global footprint to supply globally.
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Sustainable chemistry made possible, without compromising performance.

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Product availability may vary by country or region. Some products may not be available in certain markets. Our team is always on-hand to help – please contact us to discuss.

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