There has been a rapid growth in the desire for flexible, stand-up packaging pouches, as they are convenient, self-standing, and often resealable. The current market also sees consumers viewing the quality of a product to be equally as important as the sustainability of its packaging. RHOBARR™ Barrier Coatings allow effective protection of products using stand up pouch packaging, while also providing enhanced recyclability and repulpability. 

In some regions, the ink on shelf stable food boxes contains mineral oils that are not suitable for consumption, and a protective barrier coating is needed to stop these oils from leeching onto the product. This is where Dow comes in. Our RHOBARR™ 214 Emulsion has been proven to block all saturation of the underlying board when exposed to a variety of oils and greases.