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Differences between Food Grade Epoxy Paint and Surface Paint in Food and Healthcare Facilities
In the food and healthcare industries, choosing the right coatings not only ensures surface durability but also the safety of the products that will come into contact with them. This article will explore the key differences between two types of epoxy paints featured at Angar Paints : Food and Healthcare Paint and Food and Healthcare Surface Paint . Both have specific certifications that make them ideal for their respective applications.
Painting systems must meet the necessary technical requirements in:
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Food industry (dairy, meat, wineries, slaughterhouses, cold storage facilities, etc.)
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Healthcare (operating rooms, laboratories, hospital facilities, etc.), pharmaceutical and cosmetic sector, chemical and electronics industry
1. Food Grade Epoxy Paint with Royal Decree 847/2011 Certificate
This paint is designed for applications requiring direct contact with food, liquids, and alcoholic beverages up to 20% ABV, such as beer, wine, or cider. It is ideal for coating:
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Tanks of honey and vegetable oils.
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Storage of alcoholic beverages and other food liquids.
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Surfaces that will be in direct contact with solid or liquid foods.
Main features :
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It complies with Royal Decree 847/2011 of June 17, 2011, which regulates the requirements for materials intended to come into contact with food.
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High chemical resistance, which prevents the transfer of substances to the stored product.
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Easy cleaning, essential in the food industry.
This type of paint is essential in sectors such as beekeeping, wineries, olive oil mills and any facility that handles or stores food in direct contact with treated surfaces.
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2. Epoxy Paint for Surfaces in Food and Sanitary Facilities
Unlike the previous one, this epoxy paint is designed to coat surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and floors in spaces where food products are produced, processed, or handled. It is also suitable for potable water storage systems.
Certifications and advantages :
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Complies with Article 12 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on migration limits in plastic materials and articles in contact with food.
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It is resistant to humid environments and chemical cleaning products, guaranteeing hygiene and durability.
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It does not generate significant migrations of substances into food or drinking water.
This coating is not intended for direct contact with food, but it is essential in cold storage rooms, laboratories, industrial kitchens and sanitary production areas .
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Key Differences
Characteristics |
Paint for Food and Sanitary Use |
Paint for Food and Sanitary Surfaces |
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Direct contact with food |
Yeah |
No |
Certification |
Royal Decree 847/2011 |
EU Regulation No. 10/2011 |
Main uses |
Food tanks, reservoirs and utensils |
Walls, ceilings, floors and drinking water |
Chemical resistance |
Tall, ideal for oils and alcoholic beverages |
High resistance to humidity and cleaning products |
Which paint should you choose based on your needs?
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For direct contact with food : Opt for food and sanitary paint , certified for this type of application.
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For coating facilities where food is handled or extreme hygiene is required: Choose Paint for food and sanitary surfaces .
Both options, available at the Angar paint store , offer safe and effective solutions, meeting strict quality standards and current regulations.
Conclusion
Choosing the right coating is essential to ensure food safety and hygiene in any facility. Both food-grade epoxy paint and sanitary surface paint are certified options, designed to meet European regulations and guarantee a safe environment.
Where can food-grade paints be used?
BEVERAGES - WATER -
Paint for the interior of tanks, cisterns and reservoirs that are to contain beverages, honey, or hot water, or for coating drinking water tanks.
Drinks up to 20% alcohol, perfect for painting beer, wine or cider tanks.
Drinking water must be potable and free of any strange taste or odor. A food-grade epoxy is the ideal product for drinking water tanks and pipelines.
Being a 100% solvent-free product, it does not add any taste or smell to the water.
Our food-grade epoxy paint withstands water at over 70ºC without any degradation.
Another advantage of the product, in this case practical, is the easy application that allows saving in equipment, time and money.
Other solvent-free epoxies are more difficult to apply; many require special equipment or the application of heat to the paint.
Thanks to its solvent-free formulation, it does not affect water quality or add any taste or odor.
It provides excellent corrosion resistance while also providing cathodic protection that helps prevent rust formation.
Tractor trailers for transporting food
In the case of using tractor trailers with boxes made of painted sheet metal for products such as grapes, the inside of the box and the rest of the elements that may be in contact with the product, bib, closures, etc., must be coated with a food-grade epoxy paint.
FLOOR PAVING in the FOOD INDUSTRY, KITCHENS, HOSPITALS, ETC.
Food grade epoxy paint, for general painting, for the protection and repair of pavements and floors, ceilings, baseboards in food facilities, laboratories, health centers, residences, schools, dining rooms, cellars , etc.
Paint with certification for special use in slaughterhouses, canneries, dairy industries, cold storage rooms for food, operating rooms, veterinary centers, bar and restaurant kitchens, school canteens, etc.
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