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An Innovative Approach to Coloring Adhesives & Coatings

(Materials)

June 30, 2003, In the April 2003 issue, this column (Do You Really Want to Color That Adhesive or Coating?) explained that coloring adhesives and coatings often is not In the April 2003 issue, this column (Do You Really ...

Barrier Coatings Friendly to Environment Now Available

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2003, After 20 months of targeted planning by a newly established team, BASF reports it's offering environmentally compatible barrier coatings for paper packaging; according to the manufacturer, the coatings ...

Controlling Color Change in Adhesives and Coatings

(Magazine)

February 28, 2003, The column in this space last month discussed color in adhesives and coatings with emphasis on avoiding color during the manufacture of the products. The column in this space last month discussed color ...

Colorful Adhesives and Coatings? Probably Not a Good Idea

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... is black. Some individuals have very strong feelings about their favorite color. A granddaughter absolutely adores pink. A grandson totally despises pink. In the case of adhesives and coatings, the absence ...

Redefining Plasticizers in Inks and Coatings

(Magazine)

July 30, 2002, ... substances added to plastics or other materials to keep them soft or pliable.” For the purpose of this discussion on ink and coatings, I will modify this definition as follows: “Plasticizers are chemicals ...

Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions

(Magazine)

October 31, 2001, ... Coatings Division on August 27-29, 2001, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina responded enthusiastically to the many innovative features at the event. An extremely popular session at the meeting ...

TAPPI Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Div. Awards 2002 Klucken Scholarship

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, The Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Division has awarded the 2001 Ralph A. Klucken Scholarship to Shilpa Sankhe, a Ph.D. student in chemical engineering at Clemson University. ATLANTA, GA, USA—The Polymers, ...

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

(Magazine)

July 31, 2001, Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries Division Announces Honors The Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Division honors two people each year with prestigious division ...

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

(Magazine)

June 30, 2001, Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries Division Announces Keynote Speaker The keynote speaker for the Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Conference in San Diego will ...

Antimicrobial Additives and Coatings for Food Packaging

(Magazine)

May 31, 2001, It seems as if every day we hear of some incident associated with food contamination. Recent outbreaks of contamination associated with meat products It seems as if every day we hear of some incident associated ...

The Sweet Smell of Success in Coatings and Adhesives

(Magazine)

April 30, 2001, Contamination is a frequent cause of odor in adhesives and coatings applied to a substrate. This normally occurs inadvertantly in the facilities of the formulator or at the converting plant. After ...

Some Causes of Blocking in Heat Seal CoatingsPart II

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, Last month this column covered some causes of blocking when using heat seal coatings. The problem primarily addressed concerned processing conditions Last month this column covered some causes of blocking ...

Common Causes of Blocking in Heat Seal CoatingsPart I

(Magazine)

September 30, 2000, Heat seal coatings are formulated materials that are applied to a substrate on a coater and then wound into a roll. In a subsequent operation, the coated Heat seal coatings are formulated materials that ...

For ''Friendly'' Adhesives and Coatings, You Must Prioritiz

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, People working with adhesives and coatings for the converting industry constantly hear the terms "environmentally friendly" and "user friendly." These People working with adhesives and coatings for the converting ...

Pollution Control Innovation for Silicone-Based Coatings

(Magazine)

July 31, 2000, Since the late 1970s, there has been a dramatic increase in pollution control applications involving silicone as part of the exhaust stream. Unfortunately, Since the late 1970s, there has been a dramatic ...

What you should know about filled adhesives and coatings

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, Adhesives and coatings sometimes contain fillers, because such ingredients can provide functional properties for certain applications. Examples of typical Adhesives and coatings sometimes contain fillers, ...

For adhesives or coatings, ask the right questions

(Magazine)

February 29, 1996, ... same: The composition of the adhesive is proprietary. Since adhesives and coatings have many similarities in use, let's discuss this problem as it relates to both. Most suppliers are anxious to assist ...

ARC Honors Award Winners at R2R Conference USA

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2024, ... The judges noted the product’s reliance on multiple coatings, its life-saving potential and the use of fewer materials than competing products. Honorable Mention in the Product of the Year competition ...

ACTEGA Welcomes Stuart Hayes as New Managing Director for North America

(News | New Products)

October 28, 2024, ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, ... in packaging and label production can hinder the bonding quality of coatings, laminates or adhesives. This can cause poor bonding or delamination, impacting the overall structural integrity of the final ...