In today’s market, sustainability is no longer optional, and neither is performance. For packaging, textile, and healthcare leaders seeking alternatives to PFAS and plastic, the challenge is finding solutions that meet both environmental and functional requirements. Bold claims aren’t enough. That’s why Impermea Materials made third-party testing central to its validation process, not as a checkbox, but as a foundation for customer trust and product credibility.
Why Independent Testing Is Essential
Sustainability teams, R&D directors, and innovation leaders are under pressure to deliver coatings that are compliant, high-performing, and scalable. However, even the most promising technologies face resistance when they lack data to support them.
The industry has learned to ask: Can PFAS-free and plastic-free coatings truly perform under pressure? Will they hold up to oil, moisture, heat, and shelf-life requirements? Can they scale without disrupting existing operations?
Third-party testing gives customers those answers. At Impermea, we have engaged independent labs to validate our products’ performance across critical metrics, ensuring that what we promise on paper holds up in the real world.
What the Data Shows
Our coatings, including OLEO-PAK 4100 and HYDRO-PAK 4040, have been independently verified for:
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Oil and grease resistance, with 3M KIT Ratings of 10 to 12
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Low COBB values, indicating effective moisture barriers
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FDA compliance under 21 CFR 176.170 and 176.180 for direct food contact
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Heat and microwave compatibility, including ovenable performance
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Full end-of-life alignment with compostability, recyclability, and repulpability standards—all with zero PFAS and no plastics
These metrics enable VPs of Product Innovation to confidently propose new materials to leadership and provide R&D teams with the technical benchmarks they need to replace legacy systems.
From Lab Results to Production Confidence
Lab results are only part of the story. Customers need to know how these materials behave on real production lines, across different substrates, and under varied environmental conditions. Impermea ensures each solution is not only tested independently, but also trialed in-field with partner converters. This lab-to-line validation helps eliminate scale-up surprises, accelerates time-to-market, and reduces risk for manufacturers.
We also ensure that our documentation is transparent and easy to integrate into procurement, sustainability, and compliance workflows. Every product comes with technical data sheets, application guidelines, and test results from accredited facilities.
Turning Testing Into a Competitive Advantage
For Impermea, third-party testing is not just about validation—it’s a growth strategy. It has enabled some of the largest paper, packaging, and CPG brands to transition away from harmful legacy materials with confidence. It empowers our partners to pursue bold sustainability commitments without sacrificing product integrity.
When performance and environmental stewardship are proven through independent evaluation, skepticism fades. What remains is trust, earned through data, not promises.
Ready to See the Proof?
To explore the performance behind our coatings, check out our Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), or connect with our team for tailored specifications, third-party validation results, and customer case studies.
Contact us via email at sales@impermea.com or on our website.
We custom-engineer powerful, long-lasting protection for your products without PFAS or plastic—using 75% less material than traditional coatings. Unlike most suppliers, we work directly with your converters and stay with you from initial lab testing through full production.
Together, we're setting new performance standards in packaging, textiles, and healthcare—delivering results for your business and our planet.
