VARNIPACK FoodGrade

FEATURES: Varnipack FoodGrade is a colourless, thin-layer, air-drying, 1-component aqueous dispersion varnish, 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 and its subsequent amendments. Food contact varnish with glossy-satin finish, formulated with modified acrylic copolymers, free of Bisphenol A (BPA free), APEO, formaldehyde, phthalates, heavy metals... 

VarniPack FoodGrade BioHybrid 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.
• With Food Contact Compliance Declaration

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: 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.