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What is a Barrier Coating?

Barrier Coating is designed to be applied to paper, paperboard or corrugated board substrates in order to provide a moisture barrier, grease barrier or other required barrier properties. Barrier coatings can be used on both Food and Non-food paper and corrugated board packaging applications.


A Barrier Coating, blocks the passage of various substances including; water, moisture vapor, oils and grease under a wide range of conditions and temperatures.  Moisture vapor transmission rate  (MVTR), sometimes called water vapor transmission rate  (WVTR), is a measure of the passage of water vapor through a substrate during a period of time. There are many applications where moisture control is critical.


Foods and Moisture Sensitive Products are packaged with Barrier Coated paperboard material in order to control the MVTR and achieve the required quality, safety, and shelf life.

In the building and construction industry, barrier coatings and membranes are used to improve water resistance and MVTR to control the flow rate of water vapor.


The Values of a Barrier Coating are that it provides – Package Protection,  Improved Appearance,  Higher Productivity,  Environmentally friendly and provides a Longer shelf-life for your products.  Barrier coating performance usually improves when multiple layers are applied to the substrate.


Cattie Adhesives manufactures a Full Line of Moisture and Grease Barrier Coating for Paper and Corrugated Board Packaging.


Our Barrier Coatings for Paper and Corrugated Board Packaging applications can be formulated to be Low, Medium or High Viscosity for a variety of porous and non-porous substrates including UV, Clay Coated and SBS Papers, Boards, Films, Foils, Woods, Plastics, Corrugated material, Coated board and Vinyl.


Our Moisture and Grease Barrier Coatings for Paper and Corrugated Board Packaging are “100% water-based” with no VOCs and can be formulated to be FDA Compliant for Direct and Indirect Food Contact.  

Our Barrier Coatings are commonly used on paperboard materials in order to control the MVTR and achieve the required quality, safety, and shelf life.  Our Barrier Coatings can be Custom Formulated to meet your exact requirements.

Our Barrier coating products meet FDA regulation 21 CFR 176.170 & 176.180, are BfR compliant, and good for use on direct food contact applications.  Our coatings products have passed the Fiber Box Association’s protocol for recyclability.


We also have the capability to Coat our Moisture and Grease Barrier Coatings to many different substrates including – papers, boards, felts, films, liners, magnet, papers, plastics, and textiles; for various Industrial, Packaging and Medical applications.


Our Moisture and Grease Barrier Coating for Paper and Corrugated Board products are widely used for these applications:

    • Coating Papers- Sugar & Flour Packaging, Bags.

    • Corrugated Boxes- Seafood, Poultry, Beef packaging.

    • Coating Films- Fire Starter Logs.

    • Coating Foils- Cheese packaging.

    • Protective Packaging Wraps

    • Carton board- Fast Food Packaging materials.

    • Container board

    • Specialty board


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Below are some of our most common types of Moisture and Grease Barrier Coatings for Paper and Corrugated Board Products:


# 8244E –  Barrier coating with great balance of water resistance and oil and grease resistance. Meets FDA regulation 21 CFR 176.170 & 176.180, good for use on direct food contact applications.  Suitable for most coated & non-coated papers and boards.

# 8740 –  Barrier coating designed for high water resistance. Formulated to meet the EU regulatory requirements.  Meets FDA regulation 21 CFR 176.170 & 176.180, good for use on direct food contact applications. Suitable for most coated & non-coated papers and boards.

# 8741 – Barrier coating designed for high water resistance. Excellent for use as binder for barrier base coats.  Meets FDA regulation 21 CFR 176.170 & 176.180, good for use on direct food contact applications. Suitable for most coated & non-coated papers and boards.

# 8751 – Barrier coating designed for high grease and oil resistance. Excellent for use as a paper plate coating. Meets FDA regulation 21 CFR 176.170 & 176.180, good for use on direct food contact applications. Suitable for most coated & non-coated papers and boards.

# 8754 –  Barrier coating with great balance of water resistance and oil and grease resistance. Designed for use on rod coating and printing press applications.  Meets FDA regulation 21 CFR 176.170 & 176.180, good for use on direct food contact applications.  Suitable for most coated & non-coated papers and boards.


All of our Barrier Coatings can be custom formulated for various degrees of water, grease and oil resistance depending on the substrate and final use requirements.
 Barrier coatings can be applied by conventional dispersion coating equipment, or by a printing press. The coatings are easy to handle, and safe to apply.

Cattie Adhesives offers a range of barrier coatings that are designed to protect surfaces from damage caused by moisture, chemicals, and other environmental factors. These coatings can be applied to a variety of substrates, including paper, plastic, and metal, to provide long-lasting protection against corrosion, tarnishing, and other forms of deterioration.

Our barrier coatings are formulated with advanced materials that are engineered to provide superior adhesion, flexibility, and durability. They are available in both water-based and solvent-based formulations, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Some of the key features of our barrier coatings include:

  1. Resistance to Moisture: Our barrier coatings are designed to protect substrates from the damaging effects of moisture. This is particularly important in applications where the substrate is exposed to water or high levels of humidity.
  2. Chemical Resistance: Our barrier coatings provide excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, bases, solvents, and oils. This makes them ideal for use in industrial and manufacturing settings where chemicals are present.
  3. High Adhesion: Our barrier coatings are formulated with advanced materials that provide excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, including metal, plastic, and paper. This ensures that the coating stays in place and provides long-lasting protection.
  4. Flexibility: Our barrier coatings are engineered to be flexible, which allows them to conform to the shape of the substrate and resist cracking and peeling.
  5. UV Resistance: Some of our barrier coatings are formulated with UV stabilizers that provide protection against the damaging effects of sunlight and other forms of UV radiation.

At Cattie Adhesives, we offer a range of barrier coatings that are suitable for a variety of applications. Our experienced team can help you choose the right coating for your specific needs and provide technical support throughout the application process.

Contact us today to learn more about our barrier coatings and how we can help.


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