Biodegradable spray coating with high barriers
Intec Bioplastics offers a biodegradable spray coating with excellent adherence and recyclability, meeting California SB-54 and EPR standards. With 615 patented formulas, it provides high barriers and eco-modulation credits, reducing GHG with non-food feedstock.
Overview
Intec Bioplastics has developed an innovative biodegradable spray coating designed to provide high barrier protection while adhering to eco-friendly standards. This coating is made from post-consumer recycled content (PCR) and meets California SB-54 and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance. With over 615 patented formulas, this technology offers customizable solutions for various applications, particularly beneficial for stretch wrap containing 5% PCR. The high bio-based content significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and utilizes non-food, low-impact feedstock, making it a sustainable choice for industries seeking to enhance their environmental profile.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Over 40 patents ensure robust intellectual property protection.
- Excellent adherence to materials like cellulose, enhancing its versatility.
- Recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers for high recyclability standards.
- Tailored resin formulas for specific applications, with FDA Title 21 compliance.
- Capable of replacing regular plastic with plant-based alternatives.
Technology readiness level
This biodegradable spray coating technology has reached Technology Readiness Level 9, indicating it is fully developed and ready for commercial deployment. The future validation plan includes detailed discussions, application tests, and supply chain arrangements for initial orders.
About Chitozan Health LLC
Chitozan Health LLC is a biotechnology research firm that develops antimicrobial solutions utilizing patented silver-chitosan technology [1][3][5]. Their core innovation, marketed as Silver Shell or Glucosil, incorporates chitosan and silver particles to create durable, effective antimicrobial barriers for various applications [1][5][8]. By leveraging the biostatic properties of chitosan, the company produces textile finishes and topical gels that are designed to combat pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, while minimizing the use of silver and maintaining safety standards [1][5][8]. This research is supported by NIH NIAID funding and focuses on managing infections, such as those related to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis, as well as providing broad-spectrum protection in healthcare and consumer settings [1][5][7].
These products serve a range of stakeholders, from industrial partners in textile manufacturing and sustainable packaging to healthcare providers and individual consumers in need of advanced wound and burn care [1][4][7][8]. The company's technology addresses critical challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, infection control, and the environmental impact of synthetic materials [1][4][8]. Through rigorous independent laboratory testing, their treatments have demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing pathogen populations and sustaining performance even after multiple commercial wash cycles [1][5]. With a focus on sustainable, naturally derived materials, Chitozan Health aims to provide safer, more effective alternatives for infection mitigation across multiple sectors [1][7].
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