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Antimicrobials: On the Fast Track

(Magazine)

July 31, 2004, ... noticed the number of new products that provide antimicrobial protection. It might be an air filter, a toothbrush, or a packaging material. The use of antimicrobial additives in various products is on ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ...  Technical and marketing professionals from resin, additive, and equipment suppliers Converting plant employees Packaging engineers Process engineers and experienced operators Technical mangers ...

Removing Packaging Odors

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2004, ... can be a result of resin oxidation, corona discharge-induced oxidation of films or film additives, and the thermal degradation effects on the processed packaging materials. Whereas adhesive lamination ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... to sunlight, such as parking permits, inspection stickers, and decals. Poly-coated liner, said to be moisture-stable, prevents wrinkles and allows smooth application. The UV additive reduces fading of ...

New Products, Part 1

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... Additives used in the EPDM surface layer are said to make blanket swell-resistant to UV inks and UV washing solutions and to assist ink transfer and prevent piling. Align Webs with Air Only Airtech ...

Products

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... stabilizing chemical additives. Keep Extrusion Line Moving Extrusion Dies Industries, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA; 715/726-1201; extrusiondies.com The FastGap system features the single-point adjustment ...

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.  ...