Cortec has launched ‘a biobased, environmentally friendly paper that is fully recyclable and repulpable’ - the EcoShield Paper & Linerboard. 

EcoShield is made from recycled paper and coated with a water-based barrier coating. According to Cortec, this environmentally safe product also shows oil and grease resistance perfectly combining moisture barrier properties and oil and grease resistivity into one step.

In addition, EcoShield is in compliance with FDA regulations under 21 code of Federal Regulations for food contact. It can be used in applications where direct or indirect food contact may occur. 

The packaging product also displays a significantly reduced Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR). Cortec says that the paper  is non-toxic, non-irritating, nitrite and amine free and does not contain any silicones, chromates, other heavy metals or toxic products, Cortec said.

The product was tested according to the Fibre Box Association’s Voluntary Standard for Repulpability and showed excellent performance.