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Water-Based Barrier Coatings

Global sustainability trends and regulations are driving a rapid shift from plastic to paper-based packaging. Brands and converters are seeking solutions that enable recyclable packaging without compromising performance requirements. Coativ™ water-based barrier coatings deliver broad functionality, helping support the shift from plastic to paper-based packaging, and replacing polyethylene (PE) and PFAS-based coatings with more sustainable alternatives that maintain barrier integrity and functionality.

Why choose Coativ™?

Our barrier coatings deliver high-performance protection without sacrificing recyclability. Whether you need moisture resistance, grease protection, moisture vapor resistance (MVTR), heat-seal capabilities and more. Coativ™ solutions are engineered to meet diverse application needs, manufactured globally, and evaluated to meet global food contact standards. Each solution is developed and tested for compatibility with H.B. Fuller adhesives, ensuring strong bonds and reliable packaging construction.

Our barrier coatings add essential functionality to paper across a wide range of applications not limited to:

  • E-Commerce Packaging
  • Meat & Seafood Packaging
  • Foodservice Packaging
  • Fruit & Vegetable Boxes
  • Flow Wrap & Confectionery Packaging
  • Industrial Multiwall Bags
  • Household Goods Packaging
  • Paper Cups

At H.B. Fuller we value partnership. Our global paper coatings labs are equipped with pilot coaters which enable rapid screening and testing for coating and barrier performance, adhesive compatibility, and recyclability. From initial screening to trials and full-scale production, our technical service team ensures coatings fit your process, paper type, and sustainability objectives.

Our team of experts screens for:

  • Moisture Resistance (Cobb – TAPPI 441)
  • Oil Resistance Kit test (TAPPI 559)
  • Heat Sealability
  • Water Vapor Transmission (WVTR - ASTM F1249)
  • Blocking (ASTM D918-99)
  • And many more

Products are evaluated for food contact compliance across global standards including:

  • FDA 176.170, Bfrxxxvi
  • ANVISA RDC 326/2019 and RDC 88/2016
  • MERCOSUR direct food contact regulations
  • Withstanding temperatures of up to 176°F / 80°C

Contact us today to start your journey toward smarter, more sustainable packaging.

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The transition to paper-based packaging doesn’t have to mean compromise. With Coativ™ water-based barrier coatings, you can achieve the performance your products demand while meeting recyclability and regulatory requirements. Our experts are ready to help you design, test, and implement solutions tailored to your process and sustainability goals. Please fill out the form and click Submit. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

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