date:May 21, 2013
Switzerland-based specialty chemicals firm Clariant has unveiled a new perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-free grease resistant additive, 'Cartaguard KHI' for safer food papers and board.
The additive supports the trend toward eco-friendly solutions for ready-to-eat foods such as burgers, pizza, pastries and confectionery. It makes paper grease resistant without releasing impurities into the packaging.
The Cartaguard KHI penetrates into the paper or board and attaches to each fiber to create a prot