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Crosslinking Agents Can Improve Physical Properties

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, One of the key areas of ink/coating formulation is the use of crosslinking additives to improve physical resistance properties, such as ink adhesion and One of the key areas of ink/coating formulation ...

VOC-Compliant Inks: What State Are They In?

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... in direct contact with food has extractables less than 50 ppb, then such materials are not food additives. Whether the food and flexible packaging industry will embrace these interpretations is still ...

Three Shows Make Autumn a Season of Innovation

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, ... extrusion polymer modifiers and additives; product design and development; thermoforming; vinyl plastics; and more. Exhibitors of special interest to converters will include Ametek TCI Div. (testing ...

New Product Digest

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August 31, 2001, ... defoaming chemistry combined with colorants, resins, and additives. This formulation reportedly assures that presses will perform without micro-foam voids and that anilox cells will be filled with ink. ...

What's New in Narrow We

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August 31, 2001, ... adhesive meets the composition requirements of Indirect Food Additives Regulation 21 CFR 175.105 “Adhesives. Tail Labeler Enhances Turret Rewinders CTC International, West Caldwell, NJ; 973/228-2300; ...

Electron Beam Curing in Flexible Packaging

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, ... generally not impacted by the addition of slip additives since the solvents dissolve the materials. These materials are actually often part of the solvent ink itself. With EB inks, these materials will ...

So You've Seen a Ghost! Who You Gonna Call

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July 31, 2001, ... other ink or coating components can migrate to the backside of the printed material. Plasticizers, surfactants, and other additives can find their way to the backside of the printed roll. Occasionally, ...

Assessing the Potential for Ink Transfer and Migration

(Magazine)

June 30, 2001, ... the roll or into the cup, they would require compliance as “food additives.” Good manufacturing practices established over many years within the converting and printing industry reduce the chances of ...

SUBSTRATES REPORT: From Resins to Finished Product - Conformability, Durability, Affordability

(Magazine)

June 30, 2001, ... the removal of old graphics. Substrate manufacturers hope to combat cold crack with additives that will help vinyl retain its flexibility, even at lower temperatures. Polyester Meeting the Challenge ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

(Magazine)

May 31, 2001, ... vinyl alcohol resins in modified atmosphere packaging for fresh meat, and coextrudable tie resins. A session on “Additives Basics” will offer papers covering colorants, metal stearates, and UV stabilizers. ...

The Sweet Smell of Success in Coatings and Adhesives

(Magazine)

April 30, 2001, ... These usually are impractical in converting, however, since the use of these types of additives can interfere with the normal functions of an adhesive or coating. In addition, the odor of a masking agent ...

High Clarity Linear Low Density Polyethylene for Packaging Applications

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April 30, 2001, ...  Blown films of 1 mil were produced on a monolayer line. Barefoot — no slip or antiblock additives — films and films with 2500 ppm of a silica antiblock were extruded for the study. Film testing used 23°C ...

Odd Shape? Odd Substrate? You Might Try Pad Printing

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January 31, 2001, ... solvent-based inks composed of binders, pigments, thinners, and additives. The complexity of the pad printing process requires careful attention to the ink drying and tack buildup. End-use requirements ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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January 30, 2001, ... and solve difficulties in converting variables such as substrates, equipment, additives, treating, and coatings. By exploring practical examples, students will learn how to convert successfully for optimum ...

Air Gap Dynamics: Effect on Molecular Properties and Heat Seal

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, ... with melt index of 1.7 dg/min and density of 0.926 g/cm superscript 3. The molecular weight distribution was narrow, the side chain branching was minimal, and no additives were present. Using the same ...

Film Extrusion Committee News

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November 30, 2000, ... sessions: "Extrusion Primer Plus"; "Extrusion Troubleshooting"; "Polypropylene"; "Extrusion Beyond the Die"; "New Materials and Applications"; "SPE Exchange"; Additives Primer"; "Advanced Additives"; "Film Processing: ...

Materials

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November 30, 2000, ... as Pantone formulations. Inspect Adhesive Patterns without Additives Nordson Corp., Duluth, GA; 770/497-3715; nordson.com The VeriTec G-Net verification system provides real-time monitoring and on-line ...

TAPPI's the PLACE to Sponsor Short Courses in Dalla

(Magazine)

November 29, 2000, ... of the technical aspects of extrusion coating. The sessions will cover polymers and additives, equipment, adhesion, safety, process troubleshooting, safety, and related items. The course will be especially ...

The Formation of ''Microfoam'' in Water-Based Flexo Ink

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... doctor blades. The generation of these small air bubbles into the ink puts great demand on the ink anti-foam additives. So much area is created that there is insufficient anti-foam to effectively control ...

Conference Features New Networking Opportunity

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... of audience members contributed to the learning opportunities that were available to everybody. Subjects covered during the primers ranged from "Color and Additives Concentrates: Introduction," by Richard ...