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Redefining Plasticizers in Inks and Coatings

(Magazine)

July 30, 2002, The dictionary defines plasticizers as any of various substances added to plastics or other materials to keep them soft or pliable. For the purpose of The dictionary defines plasticizers as “any of various ...

Sticking With It | Hot Melt PSA Primer

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2018, ... formula, migrating to the surface. In end use, this results in oil blotches referred to as staining. In some instances, low molecular weight plasticizers like butyl benzyl phthalate also can be used to ...

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

May 27, 2017, ... markets. Top-Coated Direct Thermal Paper (DTW7802): With medium sensitivity, this paper stock touts exceptional environmental resistance to plasticizers and is intended for use in standard speed thermal ...

Flex Films Reports Film for Pharma Packaging

(Flexpack)

February 18, 2017, ... harmful for the environment, contains plasticizers with phthalates linked to a host of health disorders, and leaves a high carbon. BOPA (BON) is also said to have challenges like high moisture absorption ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Pressure-Sensitive Tape

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2017, ... to be used will narrow adhesive selection. For instance, if a vinyl tape is being developed, then we should limit adhesive choice to those that are not sensitive to degradation by the plasticizers in the ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... some of their components, namely plasticizer, as they age. These plasticizers have an adverse effect on adhesives. For rubber-based adhesives like hot melts, they “unzip” the polymers that provide the ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... What is the shelf life of both adhesive and facestock materials, especially in the final construction? For instance, all adhesives are subject to some degradation by the plasticizers used in manufacturing ...

Plastiprint Announces Window Cling Film

(Materials)

June 26, 2015, ... It can be applied, removed, re- applied multiple times. Reportedly, film has no harsh plasticizers or phthalates is bubble-free, water- and fade-resistant, and conforms to temperature changes. Offered ...

HERMA Offers New Range of Peel Off Adhesives

(Adhesives)

October 01, 2013, ... completely free of plasticizers—in contrast to the popular rubber-based adhesives, which were previously often used for peel off applications. This means that no plasticizers attack the substrate and label ...

Bilcare Research Expands Global Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating News)

April 23, 2013, ... clear, biochemically inert, chemical-resistant, non-flammable, and free of plasticizers and stabilizers. Company also is introducing Aclar laminates with features that create unique identities to pharmaceutical ...

Wacker Presents Innovative Binders at European Coatings Show

(Coatings)

January 07, 2013, ... acids and alkalis, to alcohol and aqueous salt solutions. Thanks to the polymer’s inherent elastic properties, no additional plasticizers are generally required in the formulation. VINNACOAT LL 8100 ...

Appleton Facestock Suited for Weigh-Scale Labels

(Label/Tape)

October 16, 2012, ... helps labels remain legible and scannable when in contact with PVC wrap, packaging films, and bags containing plasticizers or where labeled items are stacked in cold cabinets or store shelves. Like company’s ...

Teknor Apex PVC Film Suited for Medical Uses

(Flexpack)

September 05, 2012, Calendered PVC films from Teknor Apex feature a plasticizer reported to be stable in applications sterilized by gamma irradiation   INDUSTRY, CA | Teknor Apex Co. reports a new family of calendered ...

Henkel New Products Include PSA

(Coating/Laminating)

May 19, 2012, A repositionable PSA and a low-migration water-based adhesive for low-migration consumer goods are among new products from Henkel   DUSSELDORF, GERMANY | Henkel presented its new pressure-sensitive ...

Overlaminate Film from Argotec is Protective

(Substrates)

February 29, 2012, ... and cold temperature performance; cold-crack resistance; nonyellowing; UV resistance; no plasticizers to migrate and cause embrittlement or adhesive incompatibility; no additives for consistent adhesive ...

PSAs Offered

(Adhesives)

August 31, 2010, ... many plasticizers. Company offers APE-free Covinax PSAs for permanent adhesion. Visit Booth 1651. Franklin Adhesives & Polymers | 800-877-4583 | www.franklinadhesivesandpolymers.com Circle 324 or ...

Films 101: Back to Basics

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... the plasticizers in the film migrate into the surrounding environment, altering the performance of the film over time. Often referred to by its trade names of Mylar or Melinex, polyester or PET films ...

A Look at Flame Retardants

(PLC Probe)

December 31, 2006, ... might be an important end-use property. Liquid flame retardants generally are materials that act as plasticizers in adhesives and coatings. If a particular adhesive or coating in its end use can tolerate ...

About Cold Seal Adhesives

(Magazine)

December 30, 2005, ... natural rubber latex, which is the predominant ingredient. Manufacturers of cold seal adhesives may add tackifying resins, plasticizers, extenders, or other ingredients. When added to the natural rubber ...

What's Really On the Surface

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ...  The substrates converters use are somewhat similar except converters usually do not worry about germs and bacteria. Rather, they must be aware of the possibility of dirt, grease, plasticizers, oil, ...