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Barrier Coatings for
Paper, Paperboard & Natural Tableware
High-performance, sustainable barrier coatings designed to replace PE lamination, wax coating and PFAS-based grease barriers in food-contact packaging.
PFAS-Free
Plastic-Free
Food-Contact Suitable
Compostable Support
A Sustainable Coating Platform
About Emulcee
Emulcee is a sustainable barrier coating platform developed for paper, paperboard and natural tableware applications where packaging needs to deliver strong functional performance while supporting a cleaner end-of-life. Designed as an alternative to PE coating, wax coating and PFAS-based grease barriers, Emulcee helps packaging manufacturers create plastic-free, PFAS-free, compostable and food-contact suitable packaging for modern food-service and consumer-packaging applications.
The Emulcee range combines two advanced coating technologies: Emulcee A, based on water-based acrylic formulations, and Emulcee P, based on bio-based polymer systems available in both water and solvent media. These coatings provide functional resistance against oil, grease, water, moisture, oxygen and water vapour, while also offering heat sealability and anti-blocking performance for industrial converting and packaging operations.
Emulcee is suitable for a wide range of substrates including paper, kraft paper, paperboard, cupstock board, duplex board, moulded fibre and areca palm leaf tableware. It is designed for applications where packaging must remain strong, clean, grease-resistant and reliable during contact with food, liquids, oils or moisture.
Designed to Replace
Plastic-Heavy Packaging
The Problem We Solve
Conventional food packaging often depends on PE lamination, wax coating or fluorochemical-based grease barriers to achieve water and oil resistance. While these materials can provide performance, they may create challenges in compostability, repulpability and sustainable packaging design.
A More Responsible Solution
Emulcee offers a more responsible solution. By forming a thin, functional barrier layer on the substrate surface, it helps reduce the need for traditional plastic coatings while maintaining the performance required for food packaging.
The coating protects the substrate from oil penetration, water absorption, moisture exposure and staining, helping the package remain clean and structurally stable during use.
For converters and brand owners, Emulcee supports the transition toward PFAS-free, plastic-free and bio-based packaging formats without compromising practical packaging performance.
PFAS-Free
No fluorochemicals used in formulation
Plastic-Free
Eliminates need for PE lamination
Bio-Based
Polymer systems from renewable sources
Technology
How Emulcee Works
When applied to paper, paperboard or natural tableware, Emulcee forms a continuous barrier film on the surface. This barrier layer helps control the movement of liquids, oils, grease, oxygen and water vapour through the substrate.
Versatile Barrier Coatings for Food-Service Packaging
For food-service packaging, this means improved resistance against oily foods, sauces, bakery products, fried snacks, sweets, salads, dry foods and takeaway meals. For paper cups, bowls and trays, Emulcee helps provide water resistance and heat sealability.
For wraps, paper plates and natural tableware, non-heat-sealable grades are also available where barrier protection is required without sealing functionality.
Emulcee A & Emulcee P
Product Range
Two advanced coating chemistries designed for different performance and sustainability requirements.
EMULCEE A
SPECIALITY WATER BASED EMULSION
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Excellent heat sealability & water resistance.
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Good oil & grease resistance.
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Used for direct food packaging applications
EMULCEE P
SPECIALITY SOLVENT BASED COMPOSTABLE EMULSION
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Excellent oil & grease resistance.
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Used for direct food packaging applications.
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Colourless liquid to retain appearance of paper and paperboard after coating
Key Performance Benefits
Performance
Oil & Grease Resistance
Prevents oil and grease penetration through coated paper and paperboard, keeping packaging clean and structurally sound even with oily or fried foods.
Water & Moisture Resistance
Creates a hydrophobic surface that repels water and prevents moisture absorption, ideal for paper cups, bowls and packaging exposed to liquids.
Oxygen & Water Vapour Barrier
Helps control the transmission of oxygen and water vapour through the substrate, extending product freshness for dry foods, bakery items and confectionery.
Applications
Use Cases
From paper cups to areca leaf tableware, Emulcee coatings serve a wide range of
food-service and consumer packaging applications.
Paper Cups
Bowls
Food Trays
Burger Wraps
Sweet Boxes
Bakery Boxes
Snack Packs
Paper Bags
Moulded Fibre Trays
Areca Plates
Compliance & Sustainability
Standards & Compliance
Emulcee brings together barrier performance, food-contact safety and sustainable packaging design.
helping paper-based packaging move beyond plastic.
Food Contact Safe
Suitable for direct food contact applications
FDA Compliance
Meets FDA standards for food-contact materials
PFAS-Free
Zero fluorochemicals in formulation
Repulpable
Supports paper recycling
streams
Compostable
Designed to support compostable packaging
Bio-Based
Renewable polymer content options
Ready to Move Beyond Plastic?
Emulcee is trusted by converters, packaging manufacturers, and brand owners who are committed to building a more sustainable future for food-service packaging.
