Accelshield™
Our experts have gathered vital inside intelligence to create Accelshield™, so you can navigate the future regulatory landscape – and seize the competitive advantage.
Range Overview
Accelshield™ is our expanding range of BPAni internal coatings for the can body and can ends, which also includes solutions that are free of all bisphenols, phenolics, PFAS, melamine, formaldehyde and styrene. The range is built on proven technology to deliver the ultimate in product resistance, flexibility and adhesion performance. It meets the high standards for process efficiency that can makers have come to appreciate from our epoxy range.
Through our continued innovation we will be adding new products to the range which promise further increased flavor and flexibility performance.
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Accelshield™ 300
It is a long-term, reliable solution regarding materials of concern. It also delivers superior levels of corrosion protection making it a viable and safe alternative for more challenging liquids.
Industry approvals
It has been developed to meet the ever-evolving BPAni needs of both consumers and legislation and has all the necessary regulatory approvals required for it to be used anywhere in the world.
The innovation is part of a growing portfolio of new generation coatings for beverage cans which is helping coil coaters, can manufacturers and brands successfully navigate the future regulatory landscape – and fulfil their vital environmental responsibilities.
Innovative technology
Featuring a novel acrylic resin network interwoven with a unique crosslinked polymer matrix, Accelshield™ 300 goes well beyond established technologies in the industry. This innovative combination delivers advanced corrosion protection, flexibility and sensory performance. Laboratory and brand testing also suggest an improved flavor performance compared to earlier market solutions.
Easily integrated into existing production lines, Accelshield™ 300 also delivers enhanced production efficiency by curing rapidly, while reducing energy costs and consumption compared to epoxy-based coatings.
Future-proofed
AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings has committed to a future without the use of bisphenols to protect metal packaging and sets out clear intentions to launch new products substantially free from materials of concern.
Accelshield™ 300 far exceeds current regulations and delivers enhanced performance. It is giving the metal can manufacturing industry a viable and safe alternative, keeping customers ahead of the curve and ready to seize the competitive advantage.
Use:
- Beverage
- Can body – internal
Compliance:
- BPXni
- Styrene-free
- Complies with FDA, EU and UK food contact regulation
- For other regions contact us
Accelshield™ 150
Accelshield™ 150 is a waterborne BPAni internal coating that delivers market-leading application performance for aluminum beverage cans.
It has been used extensively by customers since 2016, helping them to transition smoothly from epoxy-based lacquers while meeting performance requirements and complying with local legislation.
Accelshield™ 150 is based on a unique cross-linked acrylic latex technology, which provides flexibility, chemical resistance, and strong corrosion performance.
It has been developed to meet the ever-evolving BPAni needs of both consumers and legislation and has all the necessary regulatory approvals required for it to be used anywhere in the world.
Accelshield™ 150 has been qualified by an extensive list of global and regional brand owners and tests show that it has superior mobility in can plants and filling lines compared to our nearest competitor.
Use:
- Beverage
- Can body – internal (aluminum)
Compliance:
- BPAni
- Complies with FDA, EU and UK food contact regulation
- For other regions contact us
Accelshield™ 160
Accelshield™ 160 is a water-based BPAni internal coating that delivers market-leading application performance for steel beverage cans and is suitable for all drink types.
This solution was introduced in 2015 with the first wave of regulatory changes for BPA. It is today the most widely approved steel BPAni coating by can makers as well as global and regional brand owners.
Its proven performance enables customers to transition smoothly from epoxy-based lacquers while meeting performance requirements and complying with local legislation.
Accelshield™ 160 provides reduced tool wear and cleaning, especially in the necking process which means less downtime and higher productivity.
It has a wide operating window which gives it the ability to cover at low film weights. It also does not blister at higher film weights.
Accelshield™ 160 has been developed to meet the ever-evolving BPAni needs of consumers and comply with the necessary legislation. It also has all the required regulatory approvals for it to be used anywhere in the world.
Use:
- Beverage
- Can body – internal (steel)
Compliance:
- BPAni
- Complies with FDA, EU and UK food contact regulation
- For other regions contact us
Accelshield™ 700
Accelshield™ 700 is a next generation beverage end internal coating technology based on specialty solvent-based polyesters, free of styrene and with no intentionally added bisphenols of any type (BPXni).
It can be easily integrated into your existing manufacturing processes to meet both current and future regulations and is suitable for a wide range of drink types.
Accelshield™ 700 is a more sustainable solution with reduced materials of concern to ensure compliance to current and future regulations.
The application and end conversion performance of Accelshield™ 700 is similar to epoxy, and it has good retort performance allowing for reduced complexity on the line with minimal changeovers. It offers excellent high-speed application at the coil coater, and mobility in can plants and on the filling line.
Use:
- Beverage
- Can body – internal
Compliance:
- BPXni
- Styrene-free
- Complies with FDA, EU and UK food contact regulation
- For other regions contact us
Contact Us
If you would like more information about any products in our range, or if you have a specific need, get in touch and one of our experts will help you.
