Can Coating is an important part of the food and beverage industry. These vessels cans preserve the taste and nutritional values of their filling for up to years. Due to long storage times, the interactions between the packaging and food must be minimized. Cans are typically coated with an organic layer that protects their integrity from the food's effects and prevents chemical reactions between the can’s metal and the food. Epoxy-based coatings have the highest market share of more than 90%. However, manufacturers and food companies have started replacing epoxy coatings with alternatives due to toxicological evidence, public discussions, and recent regulatory decisions. Acrylic and polyester coatings are currently used as first-generation epoxy coating alternatives. (need to check with R&D, if we want to keep this)

Custom Estropol resins for the Food and Beverage Industry

At Crest, our team believes in the power of innovation to ensure the safety and hygiene of food packaging. As a result, we have developed a range of estropol resins, a saturated polyester specifically designed for can coating. We pride ourselves in adhering to the best practices recognized by international certification bodies for manufacturing, product qualification, and occupational health and safety. Further, Crest complies with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for Can Basecoat, Topcoat, and Overcoat Varnish.