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EnShield® Paperboard | Grease Resistant Food Packaging

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EnShield® Paperboard | Grease Resistant Food Packaging
Reduce plastic and improve takeout packaging performance with our grease-resistant EnShield® portfolio.

The oil and grease resistance properties of EnShield® can enable you to replace rigid plastic, poly-extruded paper and fluorocarbon-treated packaging with a paperboard designed for grease resistant food packaging. 

The EnShield® portfolio includes both brown and white substrates, allowing you to customize the look of your packaging, address consumers’ desire for more ‘natural’ packaging and provide a larger print canvas than traditional labels required for rigid plastic. EnShield® can:

  • Replace poly-extruded packaging for applications requiring grease-resistance, such as grease resistant food packaging
  • Advance your sustainability goals
  • Help you address changing retailer and brand requirements, consumer preferences and new regulation by offering a variety of food-suitable and recyclable finishes.

Explore our EnShield® portfolio

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EnShield® SBS

EnShield® SBS

EnShield® SBS is a sustainable, high-performance paperboard designed to deliver reliable oil and grease resistance for food packaging without compromising recyclability or safety.

Features
EnShield® SBS offers a medium* level of oil and grease resistance without the use of intentionally added per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It is recyclable, made from renewable fiber, and does not require polymer extrusion, making it suitable for direct food contact.
Benefits
This paperboard provides effective grease resistance for takeout, bakery, and frozen food applications while enhancing packaging circularity and end-of-life recovery. It addresses sustainability concerns by eliminating fluorocarbons and polyethylene, improves scrap value compared to poly-coated paperboard, and meets food contact regulations in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the EU.
Applications
Ideal for foodservice takeout packaging, bakery products, and frozen foods.
*Medium is defined by Smurfit Westrock as a Kit grease resistance test result between 5 and 8.
EnShield® Natural Kraft

EnShield® Natural Kraft

EnShield® Natural Kraft is a virgin kraft paperboard, brown on both sides, designed to provide superior oil and grease resistance with a natural kraft appearance for a wide range of food packaging applications.
Features
EnShield® Natural Kraft provides a high* level of oil and grease resistance with a natural, all-brown kraft look. It offers operational efficiencies over poly-coated paperboards and is recyclable, made from renewable fiber without intentionally added PFAS. It’s suitable for direct food contact.
Benefits
This paperboard reduces visible oil and grease stains while appealing to consumers and brands seeking a natural kraft appearance. It improves recyclable scrap value compared to poly-coated alternatives and meets food contact regulations in the U.S. and Canada.
Applications
Ideal for foodservice takeout packaging, bakery items, and frozen foods.
*High is defined by Smurfit Westrock as a Kit grease resistance test result of 8+
EnShield® Recycled Board

EnShield® Recycled Board

EnShield® Recycled Board is a recyclable, high-strength paperboard made from 100% recycled fiber that offers exceptional oil and grease resistance without added PFAS, making it ideal for natural-looking, grease-resistant food and foodservice packaging.

Features
EnShield® Natural Kraft offers a high* level of oil and grease resistance and is made from 100% recycled fiber without added per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It features a natural appearance, consistent roll-to-roll and sheet-to-sheet quality, and is suitable for direct food contact.
Benefits
This paperboard enhances package performance by preventing unsightly oil and grease stains and supports circularity through recyclability. Its natural all-brown kraft look appeals to eco-conscious consumers and brands, while delivering reliable performance in printing and converting. It meets food contact regulations in the U.S. and Canada.
Applications
Ideal for foodservice takeout packaging, general food packaging, and bakery products.
*High is defined by Smurfit Westrock as a Kit grease resistance test result of 8+

Additional Product Information

Sustainability 

  •  All Smurfit Westrock North American paperboard mills are certified to the SFI®, PEFC or FSC® C-104002 Chain of Custody Standards. Contact your Smurfit Westrock sales representative for certified fiber availability for this product. 

 

Food Contact 

  • Meets national requirements for food contact packaging in the U.S. and Canada. Contact your sales representative for information on specific markets and end uses. 

Environmental and Safety

  • Notices under US California Proposition 65 and the EU REACH regulation are not required. Meets heavy metal limits of the US Model Toxics in Packaging rules and Article 11 of EU Directive 94/62/EC. 

This information is subject to change without notice. 

 

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