Paper Plate Food Greaseproof Paper Coating: Comprehensive Technical Overview1. Definition and CompositionPaper plate food greaseproof paper coating refers to specialized barrier coatings applied to paper substrates to create oil- and grease-resistant food service products. These coatings typically consist of fluorochemicals, silicone polymers, or bio-based alternatives like PLA (polylactic acid) and starch derivatives. The most common fluoropolymer used is perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-free PFAS with a molecular weight range of 500-1000 g/mol, providing optimal surface energy reduction to 10-15 dynes/cm.The coating thickness typically ranges from 2-5 microns per side, with application weights of 1.5-3.5 g/m². Advanced formulations achieve grease resistance levels exceeding Kit Number 12 (TAPPI T559 standard) while maintaining repulpability rates above 85% in standard recycling processes.2. Key Technical Characteristics2.1 Barrier PerformanceThe coatings demonstrate exceptional resistance to:Grease penetration: >24 hours at 40°C (ASTM F119-82)Oil holdout: >180 minutes for castor oil (TAPPI T454)Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR): 5-15 g/m²/day at 38°C/90% RH2.2 Thermal PropertiesModern coatings withstand:Continuous use temperatures up to 120°CShort-term exposure to 200°C for 30 secondsGlass transition temperatures (Tg) between 45-75°C (DSC analysis)2.3 Mechanical PropertiesTensile strength: 35-50 MPa (MD direction)Elongation at break: 4-8%Bending stiffness: 3-7 mN·m



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