Cortec® is pleased to announce that its three recyclable moisture barrier products have passed recyclability testing per EU Standards (UNI 11743:2019 and the System of Evaluation Aticelca 501:2019)! Testing was performed in the fall of 2020 by a major third-party EU government testing lab to demonstrate compliance with EU recyclability criteria. This is a significant step toward helping users identify products that can make the “circular economy” a reality for moisture barrier packaging, which is typically difficult to recycle through normal channels due to the use of polyethylene or waxed coatings.
| Recyclability Assessment System Aticelca 501:2019 | EcoShield® Barrier Coating†/EcoShield® Barrier Paper/EcoShield® VpCI®-144 Barrier Paper | Polyethylene Coated Paper | |||
| Level A+ | Level A | Level B | Level C | Not Recyclable with Paper | |
| Coarse Reject (%) | <1.5 | 1.5-10.0 | 10.1-20.0 | 20.1-40.00 | >40.0 |
| Area Macrostickies
ø<2000µm. (mm²/kg) |
<2.500 | 2.500-10.000 | 10.001-20.000 | 20.001-50.000 | >50.000 |
| Fibre Flakes (%) | <5.0 | 5.0-15.0 | 15.1-40.0 | >40.0 | |
| Adhesiveness | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Present |
| Optical Inhomogeneity | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 3 | |
†Results for EcoShield® Barrier Coating were when applied at 10 pounds (4.5 kg) per ream dry coat weight to 35 pounds (16 kg) per ream kraft paper.
EcoShield® Barrier Paper is a premium recyclable and repulpable barrier paper with a Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) comparable to polycoated paper and much superior to waxed paper. It also provides a barrier to water and grease. It is made with components formulated in compliance with FDA Code of Federal Regulations Title 21:
- 176.170-Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods
- 176.180-Components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry food
EcoShield® Barrier Paper is a USDA Certified Biobased Product and contains 65% USDA certified biobased content. It can be used in a variety of applications, such as packaging greasy items or protecting moisture sensitive components.
| Water Vapor Transmission Rate | |||
| EcoShield® Paper* | Polycoated Paper* | Waxed Paper** | |
| WVTR* (g/hour•m²) |
0.61-0.69 | 0.47-0.71 | 6.5-6.9 |
*Tested according to ASTM E-96, 73 °F (23 °C), 50% RH
**Tested according to ASTM F1249, 73 °F (23 °C), 50% RH
EcoShield® VpCI®-144 is recyclable barrier paper with a special dimension—corrosion protection. The barrier coating on one side of the paper resists the ingress of water vapor, water, and grease while the VpCI® coating on the other side actively inhibits corrosion by creating a protective molecular layer on the surface of the metal parts wrapped inside the paper. EcoShield® VpCI®-144 is also a USDA Certified Biobased Product and contains 69% USDA certified biobased content.
EcoShield® Barrier Coating for Paper and Corrugated allows manufacturers to apply Cortec’s recyclable barrier coating technology to their own paper and corrugated packaging to avoid the recycling challenges of polyethylene and waxed papers. In addition to being certified recyclable according to the System of Evaluation Aticelca 501:2019, EcoShield® Barrier Coating is also certified repulpable according to TAPPI T 240 om-12 Repulpability Testing. It is formulated in compliance with FDA Code of Federal Regulations Title 21:
- 176.170-Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods
- 176.180-Components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry food
EcoShield® Barrier Coating is also available from Cortec’s European plant, EcoCortec®. EcoCortec® has been producing repulpable moisture barrier papers for years and is excited to now have an official certificate to confirm product recyclability, as well. Be sure to take advantage of these environmentally responsible packaging technologies to make the “circular economy” a reality for your applications when you contact EcoCortec® for more information https://ecocortec.hr/eng/index
To learn more about EcoShield® Barrier Paper and Linerboard, please visit: https://www.cortecvci.com/Publications/PDS/EcoShield_Paper_and_Linerboard.pdf
To learn more about EcoShield® VpCI®-144 Barrier Paper, please visit:https://www.cortecvci.com/Publications/PDS/EcoShield-VpCI-144.pdf
To learn more about EcoShield® Barrier Coating for Paper and Corrugated, please visit: https://www.cortecvci.com/Publications/PDS/EcoShield_Barrier_Coating_for_Paper.pdf
Cortec® Corporation is the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible VpCI® and MCI® corrosion control technologies for Packaging, Metalworking, Construction, Electronics, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, and other industries. Our relentless dedication to sustainability, quality, service, and support is unmatched in the industry. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cortec® manufactures over 400 products distributed worldwide. ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2004, & ISO 17025 Certified.
