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Can Coatings: Unlocking the Future of Sustainable Packaging
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Coatings play a critical role in the future of sustainable packaging for the European food, beverage and household good markets. The paper illustrates why metal cans are favored by the market due to their infinite recyclability, and safety and performance benefits – contributing to a circular economy. The paper also explains how can coatings play an integral role in mitigating can corrosion and supporting sustainability goals, particularly examining Sherwin-Williams valPure® V70, the world’s first non-BPA epoxy coating that delivers exceptional corrosion protection, flavor preservation and pack performance while meeting rigorous international food safety regulations.

The Revival of the Metal Can - White Paper
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Metal packaging addresses the current challenges of the circular economy. The value of light metal packaging is seen in its contribution to reducing food waste, extending shelf life, maintaining fresh nutritious foods, and enabling 100% recyclability of the can. Coatings for metal packaging have transitioned from traditional epoxy-based coatings to new non-BPA coating technologies, which includes the Sherwin-Williams new valPure® non-BPA coatings that have Platinum Cradle to Cradle certifications. Learn more about the importance of these coatings in the light metal packaging industry. Read the entire white paper by clicking the link above.

valPure^®Brand Information

valPure non-BPA Brand Coating Technologies for Light Metal Packaging Sell Sheet
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Learn more about our valPure® family of non-BPA coating technologies including acrylic, polyester and non-BPA epoxy.

valPure V70 Series Next Gerneration Non-BPA Coatings Sell Sheet
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The valPure® V70 Series is a non BPA epoxy coating platform engineered to match the trusted performance of traditional epoxy coatings. Proven in billions of cans worldwide, V70 delivers outstanding application, fabrication, and pack performance while supporting global food contact compliance.

valPure V70 Interiors for Monobloc Applications Sell Sheet
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In an industry that has historically relied on epoxy chemistry, the valPure V70 line of non-BPA* epoxy coating technologies delivers consistent spray application and excellent pack performance across a broad range of pack types for your internal monobloc aerosol can and aluminum bottle needs.

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Safety by Design Development Protocol Sell Sheet
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Safety by Design is our rigorous product development protocol that helps ensure long term regulatory compliance and market readiness for packaging coatings. Through early material screening and scientific testing, this approach supports safe, future focused coating technologies for global packaging applications.

valPure for Beverage Containers
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Learn more about our valPure technologies for the beverage can industry, including two-piece cans, beverage ends and bottle cans.

valPure for Food Containers Sell Sheet
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This sell sheet showcases the valPure® portfolio of non BPA food can coatings designed for reliable performance across mild to aggressive food applications. Engineered to protect product integrity and meet global food contact regulations, valPure solutions support long term compliance, brand protection, and packaging innovation.

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Beverage Can and End Coatings Brochure
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This brochure highlights our comprehensive portfolio of internal and external coatings for beverage cans and ends, including non BPA and non PFAS technologies. Engineered for performance, regulatory compliance, and design flexibility, these solutions help canmakers and brand owners meet evolving beverage packaging demands worldwide.

valPure V70Q11 and V70Q38 2PC Beverage Can Interior Spray Coating Sell Sheet
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valPure® V70Q11 and V70Q38 are next-generation, clear interior spray coatings for 2‑piece beverage cans that deliver the performance of legacy epoxy coatings without BPA, PFAS, styrene or phenolic crosslinkers. Designed for seamless adoption, these waterborne coatings offer excellent application efficiency, broad bake latitude and robust pack performance—meeting global regulatory demands for challenging beverages.

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valPure® V43Q02 Interior Beverage Can Spray
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valPure® V43Q02 is a non BPA, non PFAS acrylic inside spray engineered for two piece beverage cans, including energy drinks, beer, and carbonated beverages. Offering excellent runnability, flavor protection, and regulatory confidence, it’s a smart choice for brands focused on performance.

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EcoDex® Internal Beverage Can Spray
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EcoDex® is a proven, water based internal spray coating for beverage cans that combines reliability with high performance can line operation. Designed for low film weight application and excellent CO₂ retention, EcoDex supports retortable and modern beverage applications while helping reduce environmental impact.

valPure V71Q02 Beverage End Interior Coatings
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valPure V71Q02 is a next-generation clear interior coating for beverage ends. V71Q02 does not contain BPA, PFAS or styrene. It is designed to perform like industry-standard EzDex epoxy coil-coated technologies.

valPure V70Q05 - V71Q02 Beverage End Inteiror Coatings
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Sherwin-Williams offers next-generation coatings for your interior beverage end applications. The industry has relied on Sherwin-Williams epoxy chemistry to deliver consistent application, sensory and pack performance across beer, cider, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks and ready-to-drink teas/coffees.

valEX Water-based Exterior Beverage End Coatings
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ValEx™ waterborne technology is for the exterior of beverage can ends. Compatible with all commercial pre-treatments, post-lube, and non-post-lube fabrication systems and suitable for carbonated soft drinks, beer, hot fill, and retort beverages.

UV-Curable Beverage Can Rim Coating Brochure
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UV-curable rim coatings for 2PC beverage cans from Sherwin-Williams improve mobility during conveyance and filling reduce can bottom coefficient of friction and increase manufacturing productivity.

valPure V71Q02 Beverage End Interior Coatings
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valPure V71Q02 is a next-generation clear interior coating for beverage ends. V71Q02 does not contain BPA, PFAS or styrene. It is designed to perform like industry-standard EzDex epoxy coil-coated technologies.

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valPure 31S46 for Three-piece food cans & ends
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valPure® 31S46 is an innovative and widely used non-BPA (NBPA) and non-PTFE technology for metal packaging for food manufacturers. It can be applied via sheet coat to both TFS and ETP substrates for bodies and ends of steel three-piece cans and has been validated through commercial experience in a variety of packs.

valPure V61S37MA Three-Piece Gold Sell Sheet
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valPure® V61S37MA can be applied as a stand-alone basecoat or in a basecoat-topcoat combination, depending on specified pack aggressiveness. The coating’s high flexibility is engineered to deliver the necessary properties for both EOE and DRD cans.

valPure 37S41 White Coil Interior for Pet Food
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valPure® 37S41 delivers several performance advantages, making it an excellent choice as a pet food can liner. It exhibits excellent adhesion when packing hard-to-hold pet food products. From application to fabrication to filled can performance, valPure 37S41 delivers exceptional results.

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valPure V60S30 Exterior Coil-Applied Coatings for DRD Cans and EOEs
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valPure® V60S30 is a high performance, non BPA exterior coil coating series for aluminum DRD cans, ends, and tabstock. Offering excellent scuff and blush resistance, strong fabrication flexibility, and custom color options, V60S30 helps deliver durable, visually appealing can exteriors that meet evolving regulatory expectations.

valPure® V70S Food Can and End Exteriors
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valPure® V70S is a non-BPA exterior coating line for food cans and ends, engineered to match the performance of traditional epoxy systems. Offering excellent scratch resistance and durability through manufacturing, filling, and distribution, V70S helps protect product appearance while meeting global food contact and regulatory expectations.

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valPure® V61S61 Opaque Interior Coating for Food Cans, DRD & Ends
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valPure® V61S61 is a non BPA, opaque gold interior coating designed for three piece food cans, DRD cans, and easy open ends. With exceptional flexibility and strong sulfide stain resistance, it delivers versatile performance across a wide range of food applications and pack aggressiveness levels

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valPure V61S43 Exterior Clear and Gold for Food Cans and Ends
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The valPure® V60/V61 series adds to its next-generation polyester-based line of coatings with clear and gold exterior coatings for three-piece (3PC) and draw-redraw (DRD) food cans, and sanitary and easy-open-ends (EOEs). These non-BPA coatings deliver significant value to can makers and brand owners seeking to use one universal product that gives the needed performance for all food external applications.

valPure V61S55WA Aluminized Coating for 3PC and DRD Cans and EOEs
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The valPure® V60 series expands with a new aluminized coating for three-piece (3pc) cans, draw-redraw (DRD) cans, and easy-open ends (EOEs). This coating, valPure V61S55WA, addresses sulfide staining that can be seen on non-Cr6+ pre-treated metal for the European Market.

valPure V70Q65 Interior Spray Coating for D&I Food Cans
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valPure V70Q65 interior spray for drawn and ironed (D&I) food cans utilizes next-generation valPure V70 technology. The V70 platform offers coating solutions with the pack and performance advantages of traditional epoxy-based coatings without the use of BPA.

Monobloc Coatings Brochure
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Learn more about our monobloc product portfolio - external basecoats and overvarnishes, internal protective coatings - including valPure technologies, and our aerosol valve coating.

valPure V71S09AA Interior Monobloc Sell Sheet
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Whether your monobloc can is for cosmetic, household, industrial or pharmaceutical use Sherwin-Williams has a highly versatile and sustainable solution with our non-BPA* epoxy coating for interior monobloc applications.

Three-Piece Aerosol Can Coatings Brochure

Three-piece aerosol can coatings from Sherwin-Williams are designed to provide both interior performance and exterior durability for all parts of the can. Our product line was engineered in cooperation with can makers and brand owners to provide consumers with a rewarding experience every time they use the can.

valPure V70 Interior Coatings for Aluminum Tubes

Whether your aluminum tube is for food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hair dye, or specialty/alkaline household products, Sherwin-Williams offers a highly versatile and sustainable solution with our non-BPA* epoxy interior coatings.

Caps and Closure Coatings Brochure
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Closures help create a vacuum seal for jarred foods, locking the freshness in and preserving the food inside. Recyclable metal closures enable a sustainable option for food preservation. Learn more about our coatings for all cap types.

ROPP and Wine Cap Sell Sheet
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Used by world-leading wine and spirits brand owners, Sherwin-Williams coatings for ROPP & wine caps can be the solution for your cap business. Learn more about our many color and and specialty finish option.

Bottle Crown Sell Sheet
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PVC-free solutions for the interior of crown cap applications. Learn about the performance advantages of these technologies.

Steel Container Brochure
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Interior and exterior coatings for drums and pails - download the brochure and learn more about our technologies.

Steel Container Rust Inhibitors and Size Coats

The purpose of Rust Inhibitors and Size Coats is to prevent the drum or pail from rusting prior to being filled. Size Coats are designed to be capable of being recoated with linings to improve fabrication without being detrimental to the lining’s chemical resistance properties.

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