PPG introduces first PVC-NI aluminum coil coating in the U.S. for pet food cans

PPG Industries announced the launch of PPG NUTRISHIELD® MAX PPG7590, a white interior coating developed for aluminum draw-redraw cans and easy-open ends used in wet pet food packaging. It is the first polyvinyl chloride non-intent, single-component coil coating introduced in the U.S.

The one-component formulation removes the need for mixing, changeovers, or multiple coating systems, helping simplify operations and reduce downtime for coil coaters. Its ready-to-use design lowers production complexity and material waste, while maintaining a clean white interior finish for both can bodies and ends. The coating also delivers strong performance, ensuring product protection and meeting brand quality standards.

“We’re providing a major step forward in quality, simplicity and sustainability for pet food packaging,” said Florence Béliard, PPG global strategic market manager, food, Packaging Coatings. “This latest coating innovation offers our customers a range of benefits including reduced costs through manufacturing efficiency, optimal performance with enhanced visual appearance and compliance in a fast-moving regulatory landscape.”

Key features of PPG NUTRISHIELD® MAX PPG7590 include:

• Formulated without PVC, PFAS, Bisphenol A (BPA), and other bisphenols.

• Supplied as a one-component, ready-to-use system, eliminating the need for mixing and changeovers, which improves efficiency and reduces waste.

• Compatible with aluminum coil roll-coat applications and delivers consistent curing across different production lines.

• Performs well across a wide range of wet pet food applications, offering strong stain resistance for products such as chicken, turkey, and fish.

• Helps support food waste reduction by maintaining product integrity.

The coating has been approved by major pet food brands, coil coaters, and can manufacturers, and is the latest addition to PPG’s Nutrishield range of internal coating solutions for food cans.

Source: PPG