AkzoNobel unveils Accelshield™ 300, the next-generation internal coating technology for aluminium cans

Beverage can manufacturers stand to gain from AkzoNobel's drive for innovation with the introduction of a cutting-edge internal coating technology. The company's Packaging Coatings division has unveiled Accelshield™ 300, an advanced inside spray coating for aluminium beverage cans. This new solution is entirely free of bisphenols, styrene, PFAS, and formaldehyde and surpasses existing industry technologies by offering enhanced corrosion protection, flexibility, and superior sensory performance.

Accelshield 300 technology

"Our Accelshield 300 technology is further proof of our commitment to helping customers make the transition to a bisphenol-free world. We're providing the market with a more sustainable alternative that comes with even better performance, and because it far exceeds current regulations, we're confident this will be a long-term solution," explanied Chris Bradford, Marketing Director at AkzoNobel's Industrial Coatings business.

Accelshield™ 300, the latest innovation in AkzoNobel's can coatings, is designed to help customers adapt to evolving regulatory requirements. This technology has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and key beverage brands, and it complies with both current and upcoming EU regulations that limit the use of intentionally added bisphenols, including bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol F (BPF). Its regulatory approvals ensure its market acceptance and compliance.

In addition to boosting production efficiency through rapid curing—thereby lowering both energy costs and consumption—laboratory and brand tests have shown that Accelshield™ 300 offers superior flavour performance compared to previous market solutions. Another key advantage is its ability to seamlessly integrate into existing production lines.

Recent launch of Accelshield™ 700

The release of this new product comes on the heels of the recent launch of Accelshield™ 700, a styrene-free and bisphenol-free internal coating for beverage ends, along with Accelstyle™ 100 and 200 overprint varnishes for two-piece aluminium beverage cans, which are also free of bisphenols, styrene, and PFAS.

"We're using our expertise and experience to develop viable and safe technologies that will ensure continuity of supply to keep the can and canning lines running. Our goal is to shape the future together with our industry stakeholders so we can help them stay ahead of the curve and seize the competitive advantage," added Bradford.