Solenis has developed a new series of products designed to replace the use of PFAS in the production of molded pulp food containers while meeting specific end-use performance requirements. In fact, these solutions have reliably achieved excellent water holdout, as well as oil holdout, up to 45°C for one hour. Some systems have been successful in achieving oil holdout for one hour up to 60°C.

Non-Fluorinated HYDRAL 3-3 UL201 Foam Concentrate sets the new standard for Class B firefighting.

HYDRAL NFF 3-3 UL201 foam concentrate has been verified by an independent, 3rd party to achieve control and extinguishment on hydrocarbon fuel fires at the same application rate as a UL 162 listed 3x3 Alcohol Resistant AFFF (AR-AFFF). This NFF concentrate has also been fire tested in accordance with EN 1568:2018 and rated 1A/1A for hydrocarbons, 1A/1A for acetone, and 1B/1A for isopropanol.

UNIPOL-FF 3/3S has been designed to be used with high, medium and low expansion foam equipment and generate foams with high fluidity and slow drainage. It is mainly used on hydrocarbon firesand could be even applied with forceful application; capacity up until now only reserved for AFFF agents. It can also be used on polar solvents, in this case with gentle application. 

SOLBERG® VERSAGARD™ AS-100 multipurpose 3×3 fluorine-free foam concentrate is an alcohol-resistant, state-of-the-art pseudoplastic foam technology, with no intentionally added PFAS chemicals, designed for extinguishing and securing both Class B (hydrocarbon fuel and polar solvent fuel) and deep-seated Class A fires. 

CORKOTE-83HV-1 is an excellent barrier coating that exhibits numerous resistance properties. When applied via offset to raw or coated paperboard it provides very low MVTR and Cobb values.

CK83HV-1 is a unique backside, barrier coating which provides grease and water resistance and is used when direct food contact applications are needed.

CORKOTE—83LS-1 is an excellent barrier coating that exhibits numerous resistance properties. CK-83LS-1 can be applied via flexo or gravure to raw or coated paperboard and will provide very low MVTR and Cobb values. This unique gloss coating has a low COF and is used when direct food applications are needed.

WestRock EnShield® Recycled Board delivers the functional, sustainable performance that appeals to environmentally conscious consumers.

TopScreen water repellent barrier coatings enable papermakers to produce plastic-free, paraffin-free, environmentally friendly, paper packaging. These water-based polymer products employ the same innovative chemistry used in the barrier coatings for cupstock, so papermakers can achieve superior water repellency as well. 

TopScreen oil and grease resistant barrier coatings are a new alternative to polyethylene film and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in paper, paperboard and molded fiber packaging. These new barrier coatings are cost-effective, readily available and provide the performance that brand owners demand. Additionally, these oil and grease resistant coatings can be applied using existing application equipment with minimal modifications.

Fomtec Enviro 3x3 Ultra is a multi-purpose alcohol resistant fire fighting foam totally free from fluorinated surfactants and polymers. The foaming characteristics of Fomtec Enviro 3x3 Ultra allows the foam to fast spread across the burning liquid and get control of the fire.

Non-Fluorinated ANSUL® 3x3 UL201 Foam Concentrate sets the new standard for Class B firefighting.

For years, Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFFs) have set the performance standard for Class B fire and vapor suppression. Now there’s a new product that utilizes Non-Fluorinated Foam (NFF) technology to deliver performance that redefines the category. ANSUL® NFF 3x3 UL201 foam concentrate has been verified by an independent, 3rd party to achieve control and extinguishment on hydrocarbon fuel fires at the same application rate as a UL 162 listed 3x3 Alcohol Resistant AFFF (AR-AFFF).

Kuraray Poval™ transform paper into art. With outstanding adhesion with cellulose due to hydrogen bonding, film strength, barrier properties, binding strength of filler, and dispersing performance, Kuraray Poval™ are used in a variety of paper applications. For example, the specialty grade Exceval™ enhances and improves paper performance by improving water, chemical, and oil resistance. Kuraray Poval™ offer significant advantages for strength and barrier properties in the commodity and specialty paper market.

Exceval™ combines the unique properties of polymer technology with expertise in barrier technology. Using Kuraray’s expertise in EVAL™, high gas barrier plastic packaging can be extended to paper structures by either laminating or melt-curtain coating Exceval™ onto the paper substrate.

Eco-Safe 3% Protein:

Fluorine-free (F3) foam specially formulated to provide a training foam without any fluorosurfactants. Mimics the performance of the aviation industry standard for fire fighting foams to provide realistic fire training.

Sustainable Water-resistant Solutions for Paper-based Packaging

PROTĒAN Water offers eco-friendly coating solutions for single-use paper packaging products which must be durable, versatile, visually appealing and provide superior water-resistance. It replaces traditional plastic coatings, bioplastics, waxes and silicones.

The patented plant-based formula is a recyclable, efficient and cost-effective alternative for pulp & paper manufacturers.

Sustainable Oil and Grease-Resistant Solutions for Paper-based Packaging

PROTĒAN OGR offers the ability to formulate eco-friendly coating solutions for paper packaging products in the food service and retail sectors. This patented technology is FDA-approved for food contact, offers superior oil and grease resistance properties. This allows manufacturers to replace papers which are treated with harmful fluorochemicals or use plastic coatings.

As a truly green alternative the formulations offer double the range of 3M kit values when compared to existing fluorine-free alternatives. The grease barrier properties allow the paper-based packaging to maintain dry strength while delivering impressive grease-resistance properties to paper with a lower overall coat weight.

Earth Maize™ products are made from a NatureWorks Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer resin that is used to produce an expanded PLA substrate that meets ASTM D6400-12 standards for compostability, and is certified as a 100% bio-based material that is accepted for participation in the USDA BioPreferred® Program. 

Grease-resistant paper for basket liners, sandwich wraps and more.

Paraflex NOWAX™ vegetable based waxes offer a sustainable answer to a host of today’s packaging challenges with a positive consumer image. These coating waxes provide paper based packaging with the needed functionality like controllable barrier properties, high gloss levels, excellent release characteristics and bring additional machineability benefits like low coefficient of friction, good scuff resistance and heat sealability. They can be run on existing wax coating equipment and can meet all renewability and ‘end of life’ requirements.

Fomtec Enviro 3x3 Plus is a multi-purpose alcohol resistant fire fighting foam totally free from fluorinated surfactants and polymers.

The foaming characteristics of Fomtec Enviro 3x3 Plus allows the foam to fast spread across the burning liquid and get control of the fire. Fomtec Enviro 3x3 Plus has been designed to work effectively on both hydrocarbon and polar fires.

Fomtec Enviro 3% ICAO is a synthetic firefighting foam totally free from fluorinated surfactants and polymers. The foaming characteristics of Fomtec Enviro 3% ICAO allow the foam to fast spread across the burning liquid and get control of the fire. As a result, it is effective against hydrocarbon fires and with the presence of special polymers it is also effective against polar solvents.Fomtec Enviro 3% ICAO should be used at 3% proportioned solution on hydrocarbon liquids.

As efficient as the best AFFF-AR foams, ECOPOL PREMUM is a highly efficient alcohol-resistant firefighting foam and can be used in direct application. ECOPOL PREMIUM multipurpose foam achieves best performances with fresh/sea water on:

• hydrocarbon fires: Certified 1A/1A under EN 1568-3 standard
• polar solvent fires: Certified 1A/1A under EN 1568-4 standard

ECOPOL PREMIUM is a Fluorine-Free Foam (F3), completely biodegradable.

Angus Fire’s JetFoam ICAO-C is a new breakthrough in the aviation industy. This 100% biodegradable product is the world’s first film-forming fluorine free foam with ICAO Level C certification.

Ulterion coatings offer sustainable solutions for all kinds of paper and packaging applications, using recycled, renewable and recyclable raw materials. Ulterion created fully repulpable and recyclable functional coatings that replace all of those coatings that simply aren’t good for the planet or for our health. Ulterion papered over those old and detrimental coatings such as fluorochemicals, wax, silicone and styrene, and replaced them with products that are following our mantra of, “Taking green farther.”

Fomtec Enviro USP is a fluorine-free foam consisting of selected hydrocarbon surfactants, solvents and stabilizers to give optimal fire performance. Fomtec Enviro USP is especially designed to be an effective fluorine-free alternative for sprinkler systems, type II and III discharge devices. 

Vanguard offering is a groundbreaking and award-winning line of molded fiber plates and containers. Using proprietary alternative compounds to achieve grease-resistance performance without relying on conventional PFAS, Vanguard demonstrates the continued commitment to choice and innovation in foodservice packaging.

SKUM NFF 3x3 UL201 is a 3%x3% Alcohol Resistant Non-Fluorinated Foam Concentrate that provides excellent fire and vapor suppression for Class B, polar solvent and hydrocarbon fuel fires. This synthetic foam concentrate is intended for forceful or gentle firefighting applications at 3% solution on hydrocarbon fuels and gentle firefighting applications at 3% solution on polar solvent fuels.

The Leaf on World Centric retail molded fiber products with no added PFAS. Made from unbleached plant fiber, these products are microwave friendly, freezer safe, and offer moisture resistance for a variety of hot and cold foods. 

Using LIFA® fibers, a Helly Hansen technology that is lightweight and hydrophobic, the fully waterproof/breathable membrane and durable water repellent performance are achieved without the use of chemicals.

VerdeCoat® is suitable for direct food contact and offers excellent barrier properties for various types of molded fiber and paper food packaging, and is BPI Certified Compostable.

Packaging Applications

• Food trays
• Hot or cold cups
• Cup lids
• Bowls/plates
• Clamshell containers
• Fast food wraps

Positive tone KrF photoresists covering a broad range of applications - PFOS & PFAS free.

Fomtec Enviro eMax is a new generation of high performance fluorine free alcohol resistant multipurpose foam concentrate. It is totally free from fluoro surfactants and polymers and consists of a novel blend hydrocarbon surfactants, blended with various solvents, and stabilizers. Fomtec Enviro eMax have been designed to be used as low, medium and high expansion.

TheThe Chemical Company’s ChemFlexx Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESO) is a non-toxic, clear to yellow liquid that is used as a plasticizer and stabilizer in plastic materials, especially PVC and its copolymers.

TCC’s ChemFlexx DOTP Dioctyl terephthalate (bis(2-ethylhexyl) benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate), commonly abbreviated DOTP, is an organic compound.

Oil and grease resistant.

WestRock EnShield® delivers unique performance characteristics that make it an ideal solution for many retail food and foodservice applications, including takeout, bakery and frozen food. 

Cartaseal®barrier coatings are designed to impart anti-slip, moisture vapour barrier, and high water, oil and grease resistance properties depending on the product selected. They not only provide fluorine-free and FDA-approved protection against water and vapor, but also prevent the penetration of oils, fats and solvents. 

PFAS free lubricant which is water based 

PFC-free spray-on treatment for the reimpregnation of shell garments. Gives a highly water-repellent surface and optimizes breathability.

• Sulfosuccinate. 
• Paint and coating industry: Wetting and dispersing agents for water-based applications e.g. wood primers.

• Sulfosuccinate.
• Levelling and wetting agents.

• Levelling and wetting agents.
• Fatty alcohol polyglycolether sulfate.

The beeswax heavy duty water repellent and protecting wax is made from the highest quality Beeswax and blend of waxes. A great option for heavy duty waterproofing projects like outdoor equipment, float and tent awnings, tent seams, jackets or pants, bike wear, back packs, hats, synthetic and canvas horse covers, horse saddle blankets, trekking boots, jeans, canvas shoes, fishing & hunting gear, rucksacks, tents and hiking boots.

All-natural heavy duty fabric wax is made from the highest quality beeswax and proprietary blend of plant-based waxes and oils. The first and only water repellent wax that doesn’t utilize paraffin, silicone, or other petroleum-based synthetic ingredients.

• Water repellency.
• Greenland wax made from paraffin and beeswax.

• Nanotechnology-based treatment products.
• Stain and water repellancy, UV protection.

Packaging for mirowave popcorn free from PFAS-substances

High-performing, sustainable and durable water-repellency, no fluorine (no PFOA, no PFOS), formaldehyde-free.

Exceptional efficiency and durability (100% DWR performance up to 50 washings depending on fiber type).

Complies with EU REACH, US TSCA, JP METI, ZDHC and most RSL regulations.

Papira® by Stora Enso is a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam that is completely recyclable in any paper stream. It is a rigid yet flexible foam that provides high protection against shock and offers a plastic-free alternative to polymeric foams such polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU). Papira is designed for optimal protection of fragile, sensitive and high-value consumer goods such as electronics as well as industrial appliances. It can be fabricated by using different foam cutting techniques and laminated to achieve different structures.

• NeoRez® R-3961

NeoRez® R-3961 is a hard and flexible polyurethane dispersion where we substituted NMP for use in a variety of applications and especially suitable for plastic substrates.

Prevent Tec ifoam® is a highly effective and highly concentrated gel foam extinguishing agent for use in all class A, B and C fires (*** for class C "gaseous substances" fires, it is essential to stop / interrupt the gas supply prior to extinguishing - otherwise there is the highest risk of explosion and mortal danger, especially in the case of inflammation of the gas). ifoam® offers extremely high safety for emergency personnel, especially in the case of liquid fires and plastic fires, and offers very short extinguishing times. ifoam® reduces extinguishing water consumption to a minimum.

Prevent Tec ifoam® sea/marine is a highly effective and highly concentrated gel foam extinguishing agent for use in all class A, B and C fires (*** for class C "gaseous substances" fires, it is essential to stop / interrupt the gas supply prior to extinguishing - otherwise there is the highest risk of explosion and mortal danger, especially in the case of inflammation of the gas). ifoam® sea/marine offers extremely high safety for emergency personnel, especially in the case of liquid fires and plastic fires, and offers very short extinguishing times. ifoam® sea/marine reduces extinguishing water consumption to a minimum.

National Foam Synthetic Fluorine Free foam concentrates are designed to replace legacy PFAS (C8/C6) based AR-AFFF and AFFF firefighting foam concentrates.  Our Synthetic fluorine free foam concentrates are designed to be used on Class A and Class B fires.  Products are U.L. and LASTfire listed for fixed foam systems and fuel in depth fires and mobile response foam systems. 

Pevalen™ Pro is a bio-attributed plasticizer ready to be dropped into existing formulations with Pevalen™. Based on the mass balance concept, it is a partly renewable pentaerythritol tetra valerate (PETV) designed to reduce the carbon footprint and supports sustainable sourcing of renewable raw material.

Pevalen™ Pro is third party certified according to the ISCC system which means we have both traceability back to the country of origin ensuring the biomass was sourced in a sustainable way as well as a certified mass balance and greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation.

Perstorp offers three grades of Pevalen™ Pro; Pro 8, Pro 24 and Pro 36, based on 8%, 24% and 36% renewable resources.