AkzoNobel has introduced Accelshield™ 300, a bisphenol-free internal spray coating for beverage cans. This innovation, part of the company’s Packaging Coatings portfolio, aims to meet evolving regulatory demands while enhancing performance.
The new coating is free of bisphenols, styrene, PFAS, and formaldehyde. Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several key beverage brands, it complies with current and forthcoming EU regulations restricting intentionally added bisphenols, including bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol F (BPF).
Chris Bradford, Marketing Director at AkzoNobel’s Industrial Coatings division, emphasized the product’s significance: “Accelshield 300 demonstrates our commitment to supporting customers in transitioning to a bisphenol-free world. It provides a sustainable alternative with superior performance and aligns with future regulatory landscapes.”
In addition to advanced corrosion protection and flexibility, Accelshield 300 enhances sensory performance, ensuring improved flavor outcomes compared to earlier solutions. Laboratory and industry testing have confirmed its rapid curing ability, which reduces energy consumption and costs, and its compatibility with existing production lines.
“We’re leveraging our expertise to develop safe and efficient technologies, ensuring supply continuity and helping our customers maintain a competitive edge,” Bradford added.
The launch of Accelshield 300 follows the recent introduction of Accelshield™ 700, a styrene-free, bisphenol-free internal coating for beverage ends, and Accelstyle™ 100 and 200 overprint varnishes for two-piece aluminum beverage cans. These products are similarly free of bisphenols, styrene, and PFAS, reflecting AkzoNobel’s broader focus on sustainable innovations.
With Accelshield 300, AkzoNobel aims to provide the beverage can industry with solutions that anticipate regulatory shifts while addressing efficiency and environmental concerns.