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A Communication from the PLACE div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... talk on color additives by George Upton of Colortech, another talk that will provide an introduction to the extruder, Christine Ronaghan of Davis-Standard talking on screw design, and Lou Piffer offering ...

Migration of Fluorescent Whitening Agents from Food Packaging Made from Recycled Paper

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... such as wrappers for broiled hamburgers and therefore become indirect food additives. Any company planning to produce food packaging from recycled papers must now seek a pre-market approval from regulatory ...

Converters' Wish Lists: Part I

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... should provide a comparison of the products a supplier offers. In the case of a film, the product selector guide might show the various thicknesses available, the different types of slip additives the ...

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

(Materials)

January 30, 2004, ... use sub-micron colorants and additives and must perform at relatively low viscosity. There are different UV jet ink technologies. UV-curable inks can be formulated in either water-based or 100% solid ...

Legislative Outlook for 2004

(Magazine)

December 31, 2003, ... provision championed by House Majority Leader Tom Delay (R-Texas) that provides liability protection for producers of the gasoline additive methyl tertiary butyl ether. The conference report omits provisions ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... of Achieving LDPE Coating Adhesion to Clay-Coated Board,” “Removal of Hot-Melt Adhesives with Through-Flow Cleaners,” “Antifog Additives for Extruded Film,” “Global Trends And Developments In Converting,” ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

November 29, 2003, ... Big Picture Case Studies in Extrusion Coating Additives with Film Biodegradable Materials Adhesive Laminations Web Handling and Winding Peelable Adhesive Applications Medical Packaging. Wells ...

PLACE Recognizes Best Entries from Recent Conference

(The Place)

October 31, 2003, ... the areas of extrusion or cast film was Claude Lavallee of Dyneon/3M Company Canada for his presentation on “Characterization of the Polymer Processing Additive Coating Obtained on Several Extrusion Dies.” ...

Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, ... packaging, film extrusion additives, hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesives, pilot plant facilities, knowledge management, extrusion coating pre-treatment, new developments in film, etc. High Energy ...

Meeting the Need

(Materials)

September 30, 2003, ... additive masterbatch reportedly eliminates cold-fog formation, enhances package aesthetics, and improves product appearance. Offering is said to provide longer efficiencies by as much as 35% improvement ...

What Can Conductive Organic Polymers Do?

(Materials)

August 31, 2003, ... and silver. Conductive organic-based coatings can be formulated with organic polymers that incorporate conductive additives such as carbon black, carbon fibers, or fine dispersed metals. In some cases, ...

Pack Expo: Winning Packaging Materials Pavilion Spotlighted in Vegas

(News | New Products)

August 10, 2003, The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), organizers of the upcoming Pack Expo Las Vegas show, report several international associations are slated to showcase packaging innovations in the ...

Materials

(Materials)

July 31, 2003, ... Inst., Rohm & Haas Co., Spectra Group, Toray Plastics, and Uvitec Printing Ink. Substrates, Inks, Adhesives, Polymers Additive Suited for Water-Based Products ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc., Northvale, ...

Active Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... or container manufacturing processes and their influence on efficiency of anti-microbial additives; Toxicity and regulatory issues; Organoleptical property of the anti-microbial agents.  ...

European Meeting Presents Large Technical Program

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ... Additives to Enlarge the Process Window for Polyolefin Extrusion,” Greet Dewitte of Dyneon N.V. noted that fluoropolymer based polymer processing additives find frequent use in the plastics industry for ...

An Innovative Approach to Coloring Adhesives & Coatings

(Materials)

June 30, 2003, ... This novel approach still involves adding a precursor to a coating, adhesive, or ink but differs first because the amount of additive necessary is smaller than adding a normal pigment. The levels are sufficiently ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, ... the use of chemical additives. The co. says the oxygen absorbers increase profitability by enhancing product distribution, and the extended product shelf life permits food marketers to increase geographic ...

Coex for Success

(Magazine)

June 29, 2003, ...  Foster: Erase all sources of layer distribution nonuniformity. Halle: Tap the “simple” uses for coextrusion such as putting additives in specific layers where they can provide the maximum benefit ...

Products

(Magazine)

May 31, 2003, ... warranties from 6,000 to 8,000 hr. This 33% increase follows a 20% increase a year ago. Co. also is doubling the bulb life warranty of its additive bulbs both D and V, from 3,000 to 6,000 hr. The price ...

Defoamers or Antifoamers? How Best to Combat Foam

(Magazine)

May 31, 2003, ... the additive into the aqueous product. Addition of antifoam occurs before use so foam does not form. Addition of defoamer occurs after foam has formed to reduce or eliminate it. Should you use an antifoaming ...