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Catcher Board MB12

Catcher Board MB12 is an innovative packaging technology developed by Smurfit Kappa proven to protect food from mineral oils.

MB12: Packaging technology developed by Smurfit Kappa is proven to protect food from mineral oils.

Catcher Board MB12 absorbs mineral oils that exist within the packaging and those that migrate from the outside environment. It uses absorption, a technique to trap mineral oils, to keep food save over time and to protect aromatics and taste - even if the packaging is folded or scratched.

MB12 was analysed by independent scientists at the University of Dresden for one year. It outperformed the six other available solutions that were tested. The university’s study found that MB12 was “…the only sample, which showed excellent barrier characteristics…”.

Moreover Eurofins, one of the world leaders in the food product testing and approved laboratory for food safety, tested MB12 to understand how effectively it protects food from mineral oils. They certified that no mineral oils were able to pass into the food.

What are the technical characteristics of this product?

MB12 technology is a Smurfit Kappa SOLID BOARD and CORRUGATED solution As consumer awareness of this issue grows, it could harm your brand‘s reputation not to act. Let‘s develop tailored solutions to suit your market needs! Our solution, your benefits

  • Safe and sustainable products, 100% FSC certified, 100% recyclable

  • Satisfied customers, high reputation

  • Efficient workflows: To apply MB12 technology to your packaging you don’t need to make any changes to your existing processes. (Paper or board is treated with MB12 when it is produced.)

To find out more contact Sales & Technical Support Smurfit Kappa Hoya Papier und Karton GmbH Tel. +49 (0) 4251 814 – 0, E-Mail info.hoya@smurfitkappa.de

What is this product commonly used for?

The proven barrier solution has been specifically designed for high quality food packaging such as:

  • fatty, moist and dry food
  • frozen food
  • pastries with regular fat content
  • tea packaging
  • fast food packaging

A guaranteed supply from a trusted source

Our certified Chain of Custody is your guarantee of a verifiably sustainable packaging supply chain. 

At Smurfit Kappa we understand the importance of sustainability in everything we do, and see it as our responsibility to ensure the products we supply to our customers meet the highest chain of custody standards. 

  • 100% of paper produced and sourced for our packaging solutions is FSC®, PEFC™ or SFI™ Chain of Custody certified 
  • 90% of packaging supplied to customers is FSC®, PEFC™ or SFI™ Chain of Custody certified


Look out for our stamp of proof on your invoice to give you total peace of mind around the origin of your paper-based packaging. 

Learn more about Chain of Custody.

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