The Hidden Risk Beneath the Surface
Protective coatings for food facilities play a critical role in maintaining hygiene, safety, and air quality, but they’re often overlooked. In food processing and distribution environments, where fast-paced operations intersect with strict regulations, surface materials can quietly become a source of contamination risk.
According to the CDC, the U.S. experiences approximately 800 foodborne illness outbreaks each year, leading to 15,000 illnesses, 800 hospitalizations, and 20 deaths. Without properly maintained surfaces or protective coatings for food facilities, bacteria, mold, and residue from cleaning agents can accumulate, creating serious risks for product safety and compliance.
Understanding the Role of Protective Coatings in Facility Safety
When protective coatings fail, due to cracking, wear, or chemical breakdown, they compromise hygiene, increase the risk of facility citations, and open the door to major operational disruptions. The real-world consequences? Contamination events, halted production, product recalls, lawsuits, and damaged brand trust.
In industries that move quickly and can’t afford downtime, surface materials must perform—safely and reliably
What to Look for in Protective Coatings for Food Processing and Distribution Facilities
To support high standards of cleanliness and compliance, surface coatings should be:
✅ Low VOC and no odor: Especially important during application or touch-ups in enclosed spaces
✅ Microplastic-free and formaldehyde-free: Reduces potential environmental exposure
✅ Resistant to microbial growth and chemical damage: Critical in high-sanitation areas
✅ Longevity: Durable under heavy traffic and cleaning protocols
✅ Fast-curing and easy to apply: To minimize facility downtime
These coatings don’t just protect surfaces, they help protect operations, worker health, and air quality. The FDA outlines Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs), which include maintaining cleanable, sanitary facility surfaces.
BioBond’s Safer and Healthier Approach to Protective Coatings
BioBond’s plant-based protective coatings are engineered to meet the demands of hygienic, regulated facilities—without relying on harsh chemicals or conventional plastic fillers.
Our coatings are:
- Formulated from renewable agricultural inputs
- Low odor and low VOC, minimizing disruption during installation
- Free from microplastics and formaldehyde
- Tested for resistance to mold, bacteria, abrasion, and chemical exposure
- Intertek Certified Clean Air GOLD and recognized by the USDA BioPreferred program
These features make BioBond a compelling choice for facilities that prioritize both performance and environmental health.
Where These Coatings Deliver Results
BioBond’s coatings are designed for long-term performance in environments such as:
- Food preparation and processing zones
- Cold storage and refrigerated warehouses
- Industrial kitchens and distribution centers
- Sanitation-heavy corridors and logistics areas
- Facilities aiming to improve air quality and operational safety
Why Food Processing and Distribution Facilities Are Making the Switch Towards Safer and Healthier Materials
Increased regulations, ESG commitments, and public scrutiny are driving facility leaders to reassess the chemicals used in their environments. Protective coatings that reduce emissions and support indoor air safety are no longer optional—they’re part of a future-proof materials strategy.
By adopting cleaner, plant-based coating technologies, companies can better meet modern safety standards while reducing long-term risk and operational disruption.
Want to See the Difference?
BioBond coatings are made in the USA and engineered for today’s toughest commercial environments. If your facility handles food processing, distribution, or logistics, and you need coatings that perform without introducing unnecessary chemical exposure, BioBond can help.
Request a sample or see the protective coatings we offer on our product page.
Have questions? Email us to learn more about:
- BioBond’s Adhesives: AdhesivesInfo@biobondadhesives.com
- BioBond’s Protective Coatings Products: CoatingsInfo@biobondadhesives.com
- General Inquiries: info@biobondadhesives.com
- Phone: 765-201-0810
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