Michelman’s growing portfolio of BPI certified compostable coatings

Biodegradable Products Found (BPI) Certified compostable coatings. Photograph - Michelman

For packaging converters looking for compostable solutions, Michelman announced the certification of iii loftier-functioning products to help make design and performance needs a reality. Michelman continues building on its 70-year history of sustainable technology as three of its PFAS-complimentary coatings, Michem Coat 2000, Michem Coat 525, and Hydraban 8000 have recently complied with the specifications established by the American Order for Testing and Materials standards ASTM D6400 and D6868 per the terms and conditions of Biodegradable Products Constitute's (BPI) certification plan for compostable products.

Rick Michelman, chief technology officer and executive vice president for Americas and Press and Packaging, explained, "As a supplier to brand owners and other members of the packaging supply chain, we want to aid transition the industry into more sustainable packaging. BPI has the largest certification program for compostable products and packaging in North America, and getting awarded BPI certification ways the industry tin trust that our products accept gone through a rigorous testing process."

The visitor said that these products accept had biodegradation and ecotoxicity testing to receive BPI certification. This testing means that Michelman BPI-certified coatings are proven to biodegrade in an industrial compost environment and tin be used in typical quantities in the applications they are designed, with minimal limitations.

New loftier-performance coatings

The newly developed Michem Coat 2000 and Michem Coat 525 are functional coatings that claim to provide maximum oil and grease performance in fiber-based nutrient service applications. Hydraban 8000 is a water-resistant newspaper blanket with improve gluability and printability used for food packaging.

Michelman added, "We design solutions with the Circular Economy in mind, combined with what we are hearing from our converter customers and the brands they serve. Paper-based packaging materials coated with our functional coatings are typically repulpable and recyclable. Now, our growing portfolio of certified compostable coatings provides brand owners with more than sustainable options to accomplish the functioning they need and help divert packaging from landfills."

Michelman's portfolio of compostable coatings is currently available in North America, with global development underway.

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