Biodegradable foam with noodles
AGC Chemicals Americas introduces FibraLAST non-fluorinated sizing additives that protect paper products from both water and food oils. These patent-pending grades are designed as alternatives to traditional sizing products. This new barrier technology is suitable for molded, formed fiber and cardboard products such as fast-casual bowls, plates, containers and pizza boxes.
FibraLAST grades prevent the bleed-through of high-temperature liquids and food oils through the molded fiber and achieve water and oil holdout performance up to 80° C.
FibraLAST sizing additives are FDA compliant for contact with food of all types. They are developed using plant-derived components and do not contain silicones or heavy metals.
These sizing additives are designed for use in wet-end paper production processes. They are unique because a single additive provides both water and oil protection. Since they are applied to the pulp before fabrication, rather than spray-coated onto the end product, no additional equipment or process is required.
FibraLAST non-fluorinated barrier technology is not currently available in all regions.
FibraLAST grades for textiles and non-woven products are currently in development.
For more details, visit the FibraLAST information page.
Sounds good, my curiosity is about whether or not it’s compostable w/o chemical problems…one would assume so given that the barrier technology is “plant based” but it’s not clearly stated. The big problem with plastic is that they are not compostable, neither are polyester clothing or clothing/shoes made from “recycled plastic”.
So if this product can hold liquid, semi-solid and solid food products as well as drinking water and carbonated beverages the world would be a lot better off.
Thanks for the efforts!