Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has introduced its groundbreaking technology suitable to convert a simple paper into a quality performance food packaging material with the surprising, unique element of oil resistance and gas barrier properties. This creativity is made by MCC’s exclusive ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer, SoarnoL. The SoarnoL on sheets and films is common in securing the food quality and flavor. This prevents food wastage as well.
The coating is wrapped with SoarnoL solution with the touch of anchor coating agent to develop stability to the restriction on paper substrates. Following this, the paper gets the same level of oil-resistant properties and gas barrier, which can be gained via PFAS-related materials. Alongside, SoarnoL has all potential qualities, stating it as a perfect choice for this new paper coating, as it meets the stringent hygiene standards essential for direct food contact.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has introduced an advanced paper coating designed specifically for demanding food applications such as hamburgers, fast food, and fried chicken packaging. This innovation marks a key milestone in MCC’s packaging development pipeline, delivering strong oil and gas barrier performance while maintaining functionality for high-grease food products.
As the packaging sector continues to evolve, this new coating positions MCC at the forefront of next-generation food packaging solutions. The launch is expected to attract collaboration opportunities with food brands seeking high-performance, reliable, and compliant packaging materials.
Growing regulatory pressure around PFAS is further accelerating demand for safe, PFAS-free alternatives, strengthening the market potential for MCC’s solution. To ensure market readiness and alignment with customer needs, MCC plans to actively gather customer feedback and user experience insights through surveys, with the goal of finalizing its commercial target within the year.
MCC said, “This new technology is beyond the use of PFAS as this comprehensive technology gains oil resistance, transcending that of PFAS-related packaging materials despite folding scenarios and heated temperatures.”
The new technology will be inaugurated at the New Functional Materials EXPO 2026 held at Tokyo Big Sight on January 28-30, 2026. This new tech-based innovation coincides with its ‘KAITEKI Vision 35’. This vision addresses ‘food quality preservation’, keeping it in the first place of focus. The company stated, “MCC will be supporting societal sustainability by delivering environment-centric materials that contribute to food quality preservation.”
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