Paper Technology International 2024 - Journal - Page 70
PAPERTECHNOLOGYINTERNATIONAL
Mode of Action: The proposed oil barrier
mechanism of the BIM Dual Barrier Concept
shows a cross section of 昀椀bre product with BIM
Oilguard™ in the 昀椀bre matrix and BIM Barrier™
coated on the surface.
Customer values of BIM Dual Barrier
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Superior oil- and grease resistance
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Protects against oil penetration through 昀椀lm/surface
coating defects and edge wicking
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Enables low-weight barrier coatings
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Additional barrier properties, e.g. moist (WVTR), water
and oxygen (OTR) resistance.
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Re-pulpable and recyclable
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Food contact approved BfR XXXVI, FDA 176.170
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Compostability can be achieved
With BIM Dual Barrier Concept, similar OGR resistance
as PFAS treated 昀椀bre based packaging can be achieved with a
substantially higher sustainability pro昀椀le.
Case study of BIM Dual Barrier concept. Test of BIM Barrier™
coating on BIM Oilguard™ treated paper, 190 gsm compared to
PFAS treated paper.
OGR test methods
The industry standard of via 3M KIT method is widely used
for testing OGR on 昀氀at and folded surfaces. 3 M KIT method was
developed mainly for measuring treatment of 昀氀uorochemicals. In
recent years alternative methods such ASTM F- 119 and CobbUnger oil absorbency tester have been widely used. In contrast to
3 M KIT method the latter methods use more realistic test oils and
are more adequate for estimating oil penetration and evaluating
ef昀椀ciency of barriers and wet end additives.
Collaborative action for a sustainable future
In conclusion, fostering collaboration between producers
and chemical suppliers is crucial for advancing sustainable and
functional 昀椀bre based food packaging solutions. Producers should
be able to expect comprehensive support and consultancy from
their chemical partners, particularly regarding application setup
and optimization. It is important for chemical suppliers to provide
cost- and time ef昀椀cient tools to assess the function of the different
solutions for grease and oil resistance before committing to a full
scale test.
BIM Kemi offers a full service and support package including
■ Oil and grease evaluation methods
■ Pre-study lab evaluation
■ BIM Repulpability & Recyclability test
■ BIM Compostability test
■ Application support
As a supplier of speciality chemicals, we recognise the
potential we and our chemistry hold in enabling the transition
to PFAS and plastic free 昀椀bre based food packaging, thereby
contributing to a more environmentally sustainable future.
BIM Kemi is a family-owned entrepreneurial company that has been developing and producing specialty chemicals for the
global pulp and paper industry with a focus on sustainable solutions since 1973. Over the years, BIM Kemi has been listed four
times among Europe’s top 500 rapidly growing entrepreneurial companies and received several awards for its dedication and
contributions to the business world and the industry. With a global workforce of approximately 220 dedicated professionals,
BIM Kemi operates across the world, with production units located in Sweden, Norway, Finland, England, and South Africa, and
local operations in Germany, Poland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and France and agents and distributors in most
other countries with pulp and paper manufacturing. The headquarters are located in Stenkullen, outside Gothenburg, Sweden,
and house the central research and development department, customer service lab, and one of 昀椀ve production facilities. We are
members of the UN Global Compact and have a gold rating by Ecovadis. BIM Kemi is your dedicated partner in innovative and
sustainable chemistry solutions for the pulp and paper industry.
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