Balancing Performance and Sustainability with Barrier Coatings
Barrier coatings are essential in reducing plastic pollution by enabling fiber-based alternatives to fulfill critical functions traditionally managed by plastics. These coatings provide paper with essential barrier properties—such as oil and grease resistance—while maintaining the highest standards of product performance and environmental sustainability.
By bridging environmental goals with performance demands, barrier coatings are vital for industries transitioning to paper-based solutions.
Achieve a Better State of Balance with Solenis Barrier Coatings
The TopScreen™ portfolio of barrier coatings perfectly balances performance, safety, and sustainability at every stage.
- Deliver barrier properties that resist water, moisture, oil, grease, and oxygen.
- Replace materials of concern, such as polyethylene (PE), paraffin wax, silicones, and intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- Enhance downstream sustainability—products coated with our solutions can be recyclable, biodegradable, repulpable, compostable, high in renewable content, or made with polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and biowax materials.
- Ensure compliance with stringent food safety and industry standards.
Excellence in Packaging Evolves through Exceptional Partnerships
Chemistry is critical in replacing single-use plastics, but collaboration across the supply chain is equally important. From paper producers and packaging converters to brand owners, retailers, and end users, successful transitions to paper-based solutions require a collective effort.
At Solenis, we partner closely with stakeholders across the value chain to co-develop solutions that solve real-world challenges. Combining our expertise in barrier chemistry with a collaborative approach, we empower customers to differentiate their products and lead in sustainable innovation. Together, we can drive meaningful change across the industry.
