There are many surfaces in the food industry that need to be coated to be suitable for food contact. The surfaces can be very varied, such as food displays, shelves, wooden elements and other materials for serving food, parts from 3D printers, utensils, etc. Fakolith offers various varnish solutions certified for compliance with the European Regulation EU 10/2011, and also for the American Regulation FDA 21 CFR 175.300. All Fakolith FoodGrade coatings are treated with food contact antimicrobial technology BioFilmStop Green, which helps to inhibit the nesting of bacteria, biofilm and viruses that cause foodborne toxiinfections, thus increasing food and health safety.
Due to the diversity of existing surfaces, it is not possible to have a single food paint or enamel that can cover all applications, so we recommend you to check among the following options the one that best suits your case. Starting from clean and dust-free bases, and especially on wood, the usual processes of sanding, vacuuming and insulating primer (such as undiluted FK-16) should be followed. After proper surface preparation, the following options are currently available:
· Option A - DISPAINT FOODGRADE: Innovative water-based enamel, fast drying, thin film and matte-satin finish, suitable for direct and indirect contact with food, which is presented as the most versatile option in multiple surfaces, wood, primed metal, already enameled surfaces, 3D printing parts, etc.. For surfaces requiring good hardness, medium physical-chemical stress, with easy renewal and maintenance. It has double certification EU 10/2011 and/or FDA 21 CFR 175.300, and CE marking tests, which broadens its field of use.
· Option B - FAKOLITH FK-100 FOODGRADE: When maximum physicochemical performance is required, and the highest direct food contact compatibility in accordance with EU 10/2011 and/or FDA 21 CFR 175.300, the amber varnish version of FK-100 FoodGrade (BPA Compliant) food epoxy may be the most suitable choice.
PROPERTIES: it is a 1-component aqueous dispersion satin-matt acrylic enamel, thin film and fast air drying, widely certified and suitable for direct and indirect contact with food, according to the European Regulation EU 10/2011 and American FDA 21 CFR 175.300, and its subsequent modifications. Formulated with modified acrylic copolymers, free of Bisphenol A (BPA free), APEO, formaldehyde, phthalates, heavy metals, etc. Dispaint FoodGrade has excellent finish and adhesion on multiple surfaces, with an adequate balance between physicochemical resistance and impermeability in its category. It has no tacking or blocking after curing, class 1 wet scrub resistance, low Voc, and low odor. It is not dangerous goods neither for its use nor for road, sea or air transport. It is a multipurpose aqueous food enamel, easy to apply, renew and maintain. With Declaration of Conformity, Performance and CE Marking.
BIOFILMSTOP SANITARY TECHNOLOGY (Article treated BPR Art.3): DISPAINT FoodGrade is a treated paint (BPR Art 3 and 58) with BioFilmStop Foodgrade antimicrobial Technology. With effectiveness ≥99,9% and tested in several official R&D&I projects and external reference laboratories, under various regulations ASTM D2574-06, ISO 846, ISO 22196, ISO 15457:201, ISO 21702, etc., against bacteria and biofilm (Staphylococcus aureus MRSA, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella entirca, Pseudomonas aureuginosa, Legionella pnemophila...) and viruses (Human Coronavirus, Feline Coronavirus). The paints and coatings of Fakolith's sanitary range contribute to comply positively with CE 852/2004, are manufactured under HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) according to CE 2023/2006, improving hygiene and food and sanitary safety of surfaces and environments. FAKOLITH Sanitary Registration: RGSEAA ES-39.005259/T and ROESP E-0043-E.
MAIN USE: particularly suitable for the protection and finishing of surfaces of repeated use, and up to medium physicochemical stress, in direct, indirect or occasional contact with food, such as open surfaces of walls, ceilings, skirting boards, installations and various objects. Excellent general adhesion in its category on multiple surfaces, such as surfaces with previous coatings in good condition, 3D printing parts, various plastics, primed metal alloys, wood surfaces and derivatives, mineral surfaces and dry construction gypsum panels, sandwich panels, etc. Mainly used in food and auxiliary industry, health sectors, hospitals, clinics, in industry, civil works and public and private buildings in general.
PROPERTIES: Dispaint FoodGrade is an enamel with exceptional hardness and adhesion on multiple surfaces. Resistant to weathering, carbonation and alkalinity of the base. Good average resistance to most of the disinfectants and cleaners in use solution, according to DIN EN ISO 4628-2: 2004-01 (Higher resistance to acid solutions than to basic ones). Tests CE marked (Tecnalia) UNE-DIN EN ISO 1504-2:2005 after 7 days of curing applying 2 coats of 162.5 gr:
APPLICATION: Applicable by brush, roller, Airless or Air-Mix, anilox rollers, industrial spraying.
SERIAL COLORS: White RAL 9003. Consult availability, price and minimum quantity for other colors of the FoodGrade chart or other RAL colors.
AVERAGE YIELD: DISPAINT FOODGRADE has an approximate average yield of 4-8 m²/l. in 2-3 coats. Depending on the desired finish, the texture and absorption of the base can vary considerably.
For a correct application follow the indications of the technical data sheets, application guides and safety data sheets. In case of doubt consult our technical service.
PRODUCT SUMMARY: FK-100 FoodGrade is a 2-component heavy-duty food contact epoxy coating, 100% solids and partially bio-based, , and with double certification for direct contact with food, the European EU 10/2011 and the American FDA 21 CFR 175.300. High performance and high thickness coating, low Voc, low odor bio-based, gloss finish, with CE marking tests, and tested excellent anticorrosive and physicochemical resistance in its category. Particularly suitable for the protection, renovation, and painting of surfaces in direct, occasional or indirect contact with food, beverages, water for food processing and drinking water.
FIELDS OF USE: Following the technical indications for each system, FK-100 FoodGrade can be applied inside silos, tanks and pipes, walls, ceilings, skirting boards, floors, metal structures, machinery and equipment, large aquariums and fish farms, cold and freezing rooms, food warehouses, panels, food transport, etc., always indoors. Especially in the food industry and healthcare sectors, hospitals and clinics, and also in industry, civil works and public and private buildings in general. Compatible with most mineral surfaces, concrete, sandblasted metals SA 2,5 Rz>50, metals properly primed, lacquered panels and on other paints and / or compatible primers well bonded and other surfaces resistant to cut-cross test Class 0-1 UNE-DIN EN ISO 2409:2007 and traction EN ISO 4624:2016 Rigid Systems: ≥1,0 (0,7) b N/mm2. (Without traffic loads) and: ≥2,0 (1,5) b N/mm2 (With traffic loads).
Product treated (BPR Art 3 and 58) with BioFilmStop FG antimicrobial technology, specific FoodGrade version, highly effectiveness tested against bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms such as coronavirus, and always according to EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 175.300 regulations. ISO 22196 and ISO 21702 effectiveness test (Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus subtillis, Pseudomonas aureginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, Legionella pnemophila, Coronavirus Feline). The paints and coatings of the Fakolith FoodGrade range contribute to the positive compliance with CE 852/2004, are manufactured under HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) according to CE 2023/2006 and/or FDA 21 CFR 174.5, improving the hygiene, food and health safety of surfaces and environments.
STANDARD COLORS: Pearl White RAL 1013, Oxide Red RAL 3009 and Grey RAL 7004, Blue RAL 5012, Green RAL 6002 and Transparent Amber Varnish. Please check availability, price and minimum required quantity for other colors from our FoodGrade chart or other RAL colors, except white which is not available in this product.
APPLICABLE with brush, roller, Airless or AirMix preferably heated.
With Declaration of Compliance, Performance and CE marking.
PAINT AVERAGE YIELD: according to recommended coat thickness, depending on use of FK-100 FoodGrade
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 200 µm - consumption is 265 gr/m² - a yield of 3,77 m²/kg.
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 300 µm - consumption is 395 gr/m² - a yield of 2,53 m²/kg.
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 350 µm - consumption is 463 gr/m² - a yield of 2,16 m²/kg.
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 400 µm - consumption is 530 gr/m² - a yield of 1,89 m²/kg.
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 500 µm - consumption is 660 gr/m² - a yield of 1,51 m²/kg.
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 700 µm - consumption is 925 gr/m² - a yield of 1,08 m²/kg.
VARNISH AVERAGE YIELD:
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 50 µm - consumption is 51,5 gr/m² - a yield of 19,4 m²/kg.
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 75 µm - consumption is 77,3 gr/m² - a yield of 12,9 m²/kg.
- Dry thickness = Wet thickness: 100 µm - consumption is 103gr/m² - a yield of 9,7 m²/kg.
For a correct application follow the indications in the technical sheets, application guides and safety data sheets. In case of doubt consult our technical service.
This application guide is a general recommendation. On particular cases there may be additional recommendations or variations. Consult your doubts and recommended plan of subsequent maintenance with our Technical Department through the contact form of this web. If you want a Personalized Technical Prescription, contact us and send us the completed Check List of the Food-Health Industry available in the section "Application Guides".
FAKOLITH CHEMICAL SYSTEMS, S.L.U. (FCS) applies a quality management system, and manufactures under HACCP for the food industry and health sectors, among others. Fakolith is certified by TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH for ISO 9001: 2015 standard. FCS is a company of the FAKOLITH group in Spain, dedicated to developing, manufacturing, importing and commercializing paints and special industrial treatments. As our corporate purpose reflects, the legal responsibility for the application of the products is always out of our reach. FCS has a policy of R.C. of products with international coverage, except USA and Canada, of up to three million euros for damages caused by possible manufacturing defects.
Several FoodGrade colors
Design utensils
Varied utensils & equipments
Interior and exterior
Packaging marking
Food shelves