Nano-Dispersed Biopolymer to Replace Wax Emulsions in Packaging
Summary posted by Meridian on 6/12/2008
Source: Nanotechnology Now
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TopChim, a Belgian chemical company specializing in paper coatings, has developed a competitive and ecological nanoparticle-based biopolymer alternative for wax emulsions used for coating hydrophobic paper and board packaging. The article says that the new biopolymer, called TopScreen DS13, is vegetable-based as compared to conventional wax emulsions which are petrochemical-based. TopChim founder Henk Van den Abbeele said: “Paper and cardboard treated with wax emulsions is not very repulpable or recyclable. This disadvantage was the major driving force behind our [research and development] effort and resulted in the most important advantage of using TopScreen DS13. Paper and cardboard coated with TopScreen DS13 is as easily repulpable as non-treated paper or cardboard. By its very nature this biopolymer has no negative impact on the recyclability or biodegradability of the packaging.” The article can be viewed online at the link below.
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