Biobarc™ - Earthodic

Comparison

Performance Attributes

Water Resistance

Biobarc^TM makes pulped and paper products water-resistant, helping protect packaging contents from external moisture.

When tested on Kraft linerboard 80-220gsm, it achieves water resistance of 20-30g/m2 (Cobb 30 minutes according to ISO 535).

This makes it more water resistant than wax coatings.

Strength Increase

Biobarc^TM also increases the strength of the base material, creating more durable packaging products.

We have data to prove it increases strength by 15% (Tappi/ANSI T826 Short-Span Compressive Test (SCT).

Oil & Grease Resistance

Biobarc^TM has achieved an 8-10 on the 3M Kit test (TAPPI Standard Test Method T 559), opening up additional packaging applications.

We are investigating alternative test methods that are most suitable for waterborne paper coatings.

Sustainability Attributes

Repulpable

Earthodic coatings allow a high percentage of paper or cardboard fibre to be reclaimed during the repulping process.

So far we’ve achieved 97.1% fiber yield on a standard 205gsm (42#) linerboard. Western Michigan University has tested Biobarc^TM according to the Fibre Box Association (FBA) Voluntary Protocol Part I.

Voluntary Protocol of the US Fiber Box Association (FBA)

Recyclable

The high fibre yield and low sticky count we’ve achieved for repulped Biobarc^TM coated products contributes to their recyclability.

Western Michigan University has tested Biobarc^TM according to the Fibre Box Association (FBA) Voluntary Protocol Part II.

Voluntary Protocol of the US Fiber Box Association (FBA)

Compostable*

Unlike some other coatings like wax, compostable coatings allow pulped and paper packaging to naturally decompose into compost.

Our coatings fully broke down in our internal compostability tests. And we’re in the process of getting third-party tests for both home and industrial compostability.

100% Biobased

Our products are made from abundant, renewable bio-based sources like lignin. So no fossil fuels are needed to create them.

All our products are certified as 100% bio-based by the USDA BioPreferred program.

ASTM D6866 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content of Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Samples Using Radiocarbon Analysis

PFAS Free

Our products are free from harmful PFAS chemicals.

They’ve been third-party tested according to the Total Oxidisable Precursor Assay (TOP).

TOP assay for PFAS by Envirolab

VOC Free

Earthodic products are also free from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) or Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).

They’ve been third-party tested according to EPA Method 24 and Method 311.

EPA Method 24 and Method 311 by RTI Laboratories

Vegan

We don’t use any animal products. And no animals are harmed in the manufacture of our products.

*certifications ongoing

Request a sample

Would you like to try Biobarc^TM and test its barrier properties for yourself? Simply get in touch and we’ll be happy to send you a sample.

Our Impact

Why we do what we do.

Our products are created with our mission in mind–to help advance the global transition to a circular economy.

We overcome practical challenges to circularity within the paper industry.

“The excellent water resistance at low coating weights is a great combination, particularly in some of our seafood industry cold chain packaging solutions where Woolpack is actively displacing Styrofoam boxes with a greener and more sustainable solution.”

Lars M. Ljung, Sustainability Manager at Planet Protector

Other Products*

We’ve working on new products with properties tailored to meet different performance requirements.

*coming soon

Biobarc™ Colour*

Biobarc™ Adhesive*