Actega’s barrier coatings: Delivering global solutions for sustainable packaging

Where is the barrier coating manufactured? 

Barrier coatings are produced at various sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and South America.

What industries do your barrier-coated films cater to? 

Our barrier-coated films serve several industries, including food, household products, cosmetics, and pet food.

What certifications or standardisations does the Actega coating comply with?

Our coatings comply with food regulations and circularity standards in line with market needs.

What types of barrier coatings do you offer?

We offer barrier coatings that protect against fat, water, moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR), and oxygen transmission rate (OTR).

What substrate materials are compatible with your barrier coatings? 

Our barrier coatings are compatible with all fiber-based substrates. 

Are your coatings suitable for single-use or multi-layer film structures? 

Yes, our coatings can be used for both single-use and multi-layer film structures. 

Do you provide customisable barrier coatings for specific performance or design requirements? 

Yes, we can adapt our barrier solutions based on specific requirements. 

What are the key performance metrics of your coatings? 

Please refer to the previously listed characteristics.

Are your barrier coatings compatible with specific printing or laminating technologies? 

Our range of barrier coatings is designed to work with various application technologies.

What is the maximum coating thickness you can achieve, and how does it impact performance? 

We can achieve coating thicknesses of over 10 grams per square meter. Generally, a higher volume results in better performance. We collaborate with customers to meet their technical expectations without over-specifying to manage applied costs.

Can you provide data on the shelf life and durability of your coated films? 

The performance of the coated film will remain stable if stored correctly. We provide solutions that align with the required shelf life of the packaging.

Do you offer R&D support for developing or optimising barrier-coated film solutions? 

Yes, as a specialty chemicals company, Actega offers research and development support to help customers create tailored solutions when existing products do not meet specific needs.

Are you exploring advancements in sustainable or biodegradable barrier coatings? 

One of our key research areas focuses on bio-based raw materials that are both compostable and biodegradable.

What are your typical lead times for production and delivery? 

Our products are usually ready for loading within 5 to 15 working days.

How long have you been in the barrier coating manufacturing business? 

We have been in the manufacturing of barrier coating for over 10 years.

Can your coatings be customised for specific requirements or substrates? 

Yes, as previously mentioned, we can customise our coatings based on specific requirements.

Do your coatings protect secondary laminates, such as printing, laminating, or heat sealing? 

All our barrier solutions begin with aligning on a requirements profile that addresses specific needs to provide a suitable solution from the Actega portfolio.

Do you provide technical support or troubleshooting during and after applications? 

Yes, our global application engineering team offers support not only during trials but also throughout industrial production. This includes on-site training for application techniques, barrier testing, and circularity solutions.