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Can Green Coatings Become Food Friendly?

Posted January 06, 2012 7:00 AM

As food production processes become more automated, there is a need for food-grade coatings and lubricants to keep the machines running smoothly and the food safe for consumption. One company, Ecology Coatings, is filing a patent for "UV-curable products that can be used safely in direct contact with food for both humans and animals." Are green coatings now cornering the food-friendly market?

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