Leading the Shift to Certified Biodegradable Packaging in Dubai

biodegradable packaging in Dubai

Eastern Printing Materials (EPM) provides the core materials necessary for manufacturers to produce truly biodegradable packaging in Dubai. Our mission is to eliminate environmental pollution caused by conventional synthetics, particularly plastic-coated paper, by supplying advanced, 100% plastic-free, bio-based liquid coatings, adhesives, and inks. By focusing on materials derived from plants and renewable sources, EPM empowers partners to create sustainable packaging solutions Dubai requires, aligning business practices with the crucial framework of the circular economy.

The Foundation: Aqua Green Barrier Coatings

The Aqua Green BRC 15 series is a heat-resistant biopolymer dispersion coating designed specifically to replace traditional wax and polyethylene (PE) papers in packaging applications. These coatings are applied as a viscous liquid using common industrial methods like gravure or flexo coating.

Uncompromising Performance and Safety:

EPM ensures that biodegradable packaging performs as well as, or better than, plastic:

Superior Barrier Properties

Our coatings offer a Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) comparable to poly-coated paper. More critically, our products achieve the highest possible result on the TAPPI T-559 KIT Test (Value 12) for Oil and Grease Resistance (OGR). This extreme OGR prevents leakage and protects branding from oily foods often found in quick-service restaurants (QSR).

Thermal Versatility

Our D95 coating allows for heat-sealable biodegradable packaging that withstands temperatures from boiling liquids (up to 140°C) to deep-freeze applications (down to -38°C). Our D19 coating enables the creation of microwavable paper containers, handling heat up to 230°C.

Certified Safety

The materials are certified for direct food contact and are entirely solvent-free and odorless. They comply with US FDA regulations (21 CFR 176.170 & 176.180) for contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods. Furthermore, EPM guarantees the absence of hazardous substances, ensuring the coatings are PFAS-Free (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) and Phthalate-Free.

Ensuring True Environmental Accountability

A core strength of EPM’s offerings for biodegradable packaging in Dubai is the commitment to end-of-life material handling, helping businesses meet global Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) objectives.

  • Easy Recycling: Our coated paper products remain re-pulpable and recyclable using standard industrial hydro pulping processes, which require only water and no chemical additives.
  • Complete Biodegradation: The BRC 15 series coating is fully compostable and achieves 91.59% ultimate aerobic biodegradation in 171 days, exceeding the 90% requirement of ISO 17088-2021. If introduced into the soil, the coating is microbe-friendly and turns into a fertilizer, posing no threat to living organisms.
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Full-System Sustainability

Our commitment extends to consumables that assemble the final biodegradable packaging:

  • STUCCO™ CP200 Adhesive: This bio-based, biodegradable, direct food contact safe adhesive is ideal for bonding surfaces (like paper to varnished board), dries transparent, and is odorless, maintaining the final packaging’s recyclability.
  • KARBOND™ PB: A cold water-mixable powder adhesive made from natural ingredients, used for pasting paper bags, which removes synthetic glues from the supply chain.

EPM supplies manufacturers with packaging liquid products ranging from 20 kg to 1100 kg International Bulk Carriers (IBCs).

Partner with EPM to source the certified materials for your biodegradable packaging in Dubai.

Call Us: +971 4 267 4554 Email: info@epmdubai.com