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Non-BPA Coatings by valPure®

Learn about our next-generation, high-performance non-BPA coating solutions

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What is valPure?

valPure includes three non-BPA coating technology platforms from Sherwin-Williams, next-generation polyester technology- often used for food cans and closures, next-generation acrylic technology developed for the inside spray of two-piece beverage cans, and our valPure V70 non-BPA epoxy coatings which perform like legacy epoxy technologies.

We are proud of these coating technologies since they provide high performing solutions for your coating needs depending on your can and pack type. We are continuing to challenge ourselves to provide more innovative technologies to meet ever-changing regulatory requirements for our customers in the future.

valPure Acrylic Coatings
High performance Acrylic technology-based solutions for the interior of Beverage and Food D & I cans (including V40 Series).
valPure Polyester Coatings
Polyester-based coatings to meet the different needs for customers in food, beverage, monobloc and closures around the world. (including V30 or V60 Series)
valPure Epoxy Coatings
Cutting-edge non-BPA* epoxy technology is available for Beverage Can Interior, Beverage End Interior, Food D&I Interior, and Food Exterior applications (V70 Series).
valPure FAQ
Frequently asked questions about valPure non-BPA technologies

valPure Non-BPA Technology

Specifically engineered to anticipate the future, valPure delivers the performance characteristics you already demand for your most complex packaging processes and designs. The valPure family of products includes coating technology platforms for most light metal packaging food and beverage container applications.

Non-BPA Coating Solutions
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Non-BPA Coatings for Beverage Cans

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valPure coatings are backed by the industry’s most extensive research and problem-solving capability. Every year, we invest millions of dollars in an international network of laboratories. These facilities, filled with testing and analytical equipment, are staffed with experienced scientists and technicians devoted exclusively to packaging coatings, who can work in concert with you to develop new products, achieve regulatory compliance, solve manufacturing problems and validate your existing food packaging products and processes. To date, Sherwin-Williams has been awarded over 40 FCNs (Food Contact Notifications from the FDA).

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valPure® Frequently Asked Questions

Answering your questions about our ValPure® line of products.

What is valPure?

valPure includes two new coatings technology platforms that are available now. One of our currently commercial products is a next generation polyester technology that meets the performance requirements of hard to hold foods. The other is our new acrylic technology that has been developed specifically for the inside spray of two piece beverage cans. We are very proud of these two BPA alternatives since they improve greatly on the performance of the current commercially available technologies. We are continuing to challenge ourselves even further and plan to provide additional, non-BPA* technologies to our customers in the future.
Why are you making these new non-BPA* alternatives?

While global food safety agencies continue to review and affirm BPA’s safety as a component material used in the development of coatings for food packaging, regulators in other parts of the world and market preferences are pushing for alternatives to BPA. Therefore, we want to give our customers choices so that they have the option of continuing to use our traditional coatings, or coatings that are non-BPA.
How do you ensure that valPure coatings do not contain BPA?
What process was used in formulating valPure coatings?
Safety by Design, is the product development protocol developed by Sherwin-Williams that is focused on the early screening of materials for regulatory and environmental compliance. The Safety by Design protocol uses the pharmaceutical process as a model. This process emphasizes food packaging safety, performance and global regulatory compliance. More information on our development process can be found below.
Safety by Design
Safety by Design is Sherwin-Williams stringent pharmaceutical-like development protocol for screening materials to assure longevity and sustainability of new packaging coating technologies.

valPure NBPA Epoxy Studies and Research
Review the research and studies conducted on valPure V70 polymers and coatings by scientists, universities and others.
Where are valPure coating technologies approved for use?
Where can valPure coatings be applied?
There is a valPure coating available for virtually every application in the light metal packaging industry, including beverage cans and ends, 2-piece and 3-piece food cans and ends, closures, aluminum tubes and monobloc cans. More information can be found here.
valPure Acrylic Coatings
High performance Acrylic technology-based solutions for the interior of Beverage and Food D & I cans (including V40 Series).

valPure Epoxy Coatings
Cutting-edge non-BPA* epoxy technology is available for Beverage Can Interior, Beverage End Interior, Food D&I Interior, and Food Exterior applications (V70 Series).

valPure Polyester Coatings
Polyester-based coatings to meet the different needs for customers in food, beverage, monobloc and closures around the world. (including V30 or V60 Series)

valPure®
valPure® non-BPA Packaging Coatings for food, beverage, and household product containers. Non-BPA coating solutions for your packaging needs.
Why use metal packaging?

Metal packaging is a highly sustainable material with an infinite life cycle. No other packaging provides a longer shelf life, better preserves product quality and offers greater protection against spoilage than light metal packaging.

More information about Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings

We provide the coatings that protect what’s inside metal, glass and plastic containers, making products last longer and brands stay stronger. In fact, we are the number one global supplier of metal packaging coatings. Our goal is to develop, protect and advance the packaging design and heritage of many of the world’s best-known brands. To achieve this, we commit resources to those areas that are most important to brand owners and manufacturers. We also offer complete capabilities that go beyond protecting products—to improving performance, profitability and efficiency. That’s why it’s so important for manufacturers to partner with a leader that has resources, research and knowledge to help predict and adapt to these changes.

More from valPure® and Sherwin-Williams

Leaders in the Non-BPA Coating Industry

Sherwin-Williams is a leader in the industry, with more than 400 patents including 49 non-BPA* patents, proven expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape and a body of highly engaged stakeholders. Sherwin-Williams has unmatched capabilities and expertise in non-BPA coatings, with 41 non-BPA regulatory approvals – the most in the industry.

FDA and EFSA’s safety review of scientific evidence continues to support the safety of current BPA usage in food containers and packaging. However, consumer and brand owner demand for non-BPA coatings is growing, and regulatory restrictions have limited the geographies and uses for BPA-containing coatings.

Safety by Design
Safety by Design is Sherwin-Williams stringent pharmaceutical-like development protocol for screening materials to assure longevity and sustainability of new packaging coating technologies.
Innovation
Sherwin-Williams is a leader in the industry, with more than 400 patents including 49 non-BPA* patents.
Regulatory Expertise
Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance of our coatings, whether it's a newly developed coating or an existing product validation.
valPure FAQ
Frequently asked questions about valPure non-BPA technologies