Summary for food grade epoxy paint Discussion
food grade epoxy paint is the central question here, and Dave answers that epoxy paint is typically not considered food grade. In response to Vinit Dhage’s question about Asian Epoxy Finish Paint – 0246 09808320 for a water treatment plant, Dave recommends looking at acrylic instead, but cautions that the exact product still needs to be checked with the manufacturer for FDA or similar approval. The practical takeaway is that “epoxy” by itself does not make a coating suitable for food contact, and approval depends on the specific formulation and its certification. The thread does not claim that this particular paint is food grade; it advises verifying compliance directly with the supplier before use in any food-related application.
Q. I have purchased Asian Epoxy Finish Paint – 0246 09808320
I want to know whether this type of paint is food grade?
Vinit Dhage
Manufacturer of water treatment plant – Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
May 12, 2011
May 20, 2011
A. Typically, no, an epoxy paint would not be considered food grade. An acrylic would be your best bet; however, you would have to check with the manufacturer to be sure that the specific acrylic is FDA (for example) approved.
Dave
David J. Wolf
Medina, Ohio
Q. I would like to know, for a silo and bin activator processed from Mild steel I.S. 2062 std. material in which the crushed chilly material is being stored and flowed to required destination, which food grade epoxy paint is necessary to protect metal? Or can we apply any epoxy paint available in the market?
Sudhakar Navindgikar
Third party Inspector – Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra, India
January 29, 2014