The demand for genuinely environmentally friendly food packaging is transforming the food service and retail sectors globally. Eastern Printing Materials (EPM) is the expert material supplier in the Middle East, providing manufacturers with high-performance, 100% plastic-free coatings, adhesives, and inks necessary to produce compliant and competitive eco-friendly food containers.
EPM’s Aqua Green product line is engineered to replace synthetic materials like polyethylene (PE) and traditional waxes, offering superior protection while ensuring that materials sourced from nature are safely returned to the environment, thus supporting the circular economy. We empower manufacturers to meet the growing market demand for sustainable food packaging in Dubai.
Our liquid barrier coatings transform standard paperboard into durable, eco-friendly food containers and substrates (like poly-free cup stock and recycled paper). The key to manufacturing dependable packaging is achieving performance metrics comparable to traditional plastic liners.
Protection and Versatility
Coating
Key Feature
Temperature Range
Ideal Application
Aqua Green D95
Superior Oil & Grease Resistance (OGR)
Deep Freeze (-38°C) to Hot Liquids (+140°C)
Paper cups, deep freeze boxes, food wraps, and burger boxes.c
Aqua Green BRC 15 & D19
Heat Resistant & Microwavable
Withstands high heat up to 230°C
Microwavable plates, cups, and food containers requiring reheating.
Coating
Aqua Green D95
Key Feature
Superior Oil & Grease Resistance (OGR)
Temperature Range
Deep Freeze (-38°C) to Hot Liquids (+140°C)
Ideal Application
Paper cups, deep freeze boxes, food wraps, and burger boxes.
Coating
Aqua Green BRC 15 & D19
Key Feature
Heat Resistant & Microwavable
Temperature Range
Withstands high heat up to 230°C
Ideal Application
Microwavable plates, cups, and food containers requiring reheating.
Our coatings pass the stringent TAPPI T-559 KIT Test with the industry’s best value of 12, ensuring maximum defense against oil and grease and preserving the container’s appearance during transit and use. The Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) is comparable to poly-coated paper, providing excellent moisture barriers.
To ensure the entire final product qualifies as environmentally friendly food packaging, EPM provides compatible materials for assembly and labeling:
STUCCO™ CP200 Bio-Adhesive
This is a bio-based, solvent-free, and odorless glue. It is critical for structural integrity, as it can bond one side absorbing materials (paper) to one side non-absorbing materials (like varnished board or plastic film used in container windows). The adhesive becomes completely transparent upon drying and transfers no odor or color.
Aqua Green IML Coating
For labeling rigid eco-friendly food containers (like dairy tubs, ice cream buckets, etc.) that utilise In-Mould Labelling, this specialized coating offers high gloss, high rub resistance, and low migration properties.
EPM materials guarantee that the finished eco-friendly food containers are safe for consumers and the environment. All our coatings and adhesives are certified for direct food application.
Key Safety Credentials:
By using EPM’s certified materials, manufacturers produce compliant eco-friendly food containers, allowing businesses to avoid penalties associated with Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) regulations on non-recyclable products.
Partner with EPM to produce market-leading, sustainable food containers.
Call Us: +971 4 267 4554 Email: info@epmdubai.com
