ACTEGA Launches PFAS-free UV Coatings
ACTEGA, a leading manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has launched its new Ultrasheen® PakSafe UV coatings.
PakSafe UV coatings have undergone thorough regulatory analysis and are specially formulated to exclude all California Proposition 65 materials and “forever chemicals” (PFAS – per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
This newly introduced, environmentally friendly series of coatings not only complies with various regulatory requirements but also maintains the ability to resist scuffs and remain flexible, which is essential for a diverse set of high-quality packaging applications.
Through a diligent research and development process, ACTEGA has successfully introduced the effective and compliant Ultrasheen® PakSafe UV coatings to the market. PakSafe coatings do not require extra testing or exemptions to meet the requirements of California Proposition 65 and the EPA ban on “forever chemicals”.
Therefore, customers can be assured that PakSafe coatings are free of California Proposition 65 chemicals (including TMPTA and benzophenone), free of PFAS chemicals,free of ECHA SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern), CONEG / TPCH compliant (Lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium free) and TSCA compliant.
Rob Andrews, Head of Product Management & Technical Service, ACTEGA Paper & Board, commented, “The launch of Ultrasheen® PakSafe UV Coatings represents a ground-breaking moment for packaging applications, raising the bar even higher when it comes to safety and sustainability standards.
These new coatings allow printers and converters to coat their packaging with confidence. By ensuring that our products meet all the necessary regulatory requirements, our customers can avoid the burden of worrying about complex industry standards, allowing them to focus their efforts on delivering their own exceptional, more sustainable products.”
