Colorless 1-component water-based varnish with 40% bio-based content, fast air-drying, certified for direct food contact EU 10/2011. Overprint varnish for food packaging printed on MDF, cardboard even flexible, labels... As a renewable protective varnish for wood, barrels and cooperage, etc.
FEATURES: VarniPack FoodGrade BioHybrid is a colorless overprint and protective varnish. 1-component aqueous dispersion varnish, partially bio-based (40%) for carbon footprint reduction. Widely certified for direct and indirect food contact, according to European Regulation EU 10/2011. Food contact varnish with gloss finish, formulated with modified acrylic copolymers, free of Bisphenol A (BPA free), APEO, formaldehyde, phthalates, heavy metals, etc.
VarniPack FoodGrade BioHybrid is air-drying and/or forced temperature drying. Ideal balance of physico-chemical performance in its category:
BioHybrid Technology: The Bio-Hybrid range of coatings significantly reduces the carbon footprint by using components made from plant resources, such as bark, which are sustainably sourced and do not compete with the food chain. VarniPack FoodGrade BioHybrid provides a Co2 equivalent emissions reduction of at least 39% over non-bio-based counterparts.
Product treated (BPR Art 3 and 58) with BioFilmStop FG antimicrobial technology, specific FoodGrade version, highly effectiveness tested against bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms such as coronavirus, and always according to EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 175.300 regulations. ISO 22196 and ISO 21702 effectiveness test (Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus subtillis, Pseudomonas aureginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, Legionella pnemophila, HUman and Feline Coronavirus ). The paints and coatings of the Fakolith FoodGrade range contribute to the positive compliance with CE 852/2004, are manufactured under HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) according to CE 2023/2006 and/or FDA 21 CFR 174.5, improving the hygiene, food and health safety of surfaces and environments.
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. Also for the protection and varnishing of parts and surfaces of up to medium physicochemical stress of wood and wood derivatives, such as shelves, cooperage, etc. in the food industry and auxiliary health sectors, hospitals, clinics, in industry, civil works and public and private buildings in general.
APPLICABLE: Applicable with most existing application methods in the packaging industry, flexo and gravure printing, anilox rollers, curtain coating, airknife coating, industrial spraying and other common systems compatible with aqueous dispersions. Also applicable in other sectors and in general with brush, roller, Airless or Air-Mix.
DRYING: air drying, or forced drying with hot air, IR infrared lamps or equivalent systems that increase temperature.
PERFORMANCE: Depending on the situation, type of base and subsequent use, we recommend between 12.5 ml. and 100 ml, 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.
Cans of 1 and 10 l. - 1000 l. IBC