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- The Effects o Comonomer Type on the Blown Film Performance of LLDPE Resins Made Using a Metallocene Single-Site Catalyst
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- January 31, 2001, ... 1-hexene, or 1-octene comonomers gives ethyl (2 carbon), butyl (4 carbon), or hexyl (6 carbon) branches, respectively, on the polymer backbone. Although the molecular structural differences among the ...
- Products
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- November 30, 2000, ... The "Ultralight" line of air shafts boasts all-aluminum construction and, according to co., are the lightest 3- and 6-in. shafts available. Said to be lighter and less expensive than other carbon fiber ...
- Converting Industry News
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- November 29, 2000, ... leave any plastic residue, says Biocorp, adding that, when composted, the products biodegrade completely into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass in 30-60 days, just like food scraps and yard trimmings. ...
- Conference Features New Networking Opportunity
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- October 31, 2000, ... Topics included the addition of calcium carbonate to boost polyethylene film and coating performance, nanoparticulate aluminum oxide as an enhancer of inkjet media, new technology in automatic dies and ...
- Temperature Switchable Membranes for Packaging Fresh Produce
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- October 31, 2000, ... oxygen and emit carbon dioxide. When the fruits and vegetables are in a sealed package, the atmosphere will reach equilibrium levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide depending on the weight of the produce, ...
- UV Protection of Hot Melt Adhesives for Packaging Applications
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- October 31, 2000, ... use in hot melt adhesive formulations. They inhibit the detrimental effects of oxidation on the hydrocarbon components from high temperatures during compounding and processing. During its lifetime, a hot ...
- Assessing Real-Life Sealant Performance in Flexible Packaging
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- September 30, 2000, ... strength, high puncture resistance, and high permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide. Seal Characterization Various techniques can characterize seal performance. Low heat seal and hot tack initiation ...
- Nitrocellulose, Solvents, Recycling, and Safety
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- September 30, 2000, ... at elevated temperatures above 320 deg F (160 deg C), and under certain conditions it may react and decompose exothermically, resulting in toxic fumes including oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide. ...
- Converting Industry News
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- August 31, 2000, ... cellulose acetate from Eastman Chemical. Cards made from this material will bend and flex without breaking and can be polished to a high surface gloss. Precision Polymer Processors, Carbondale, PA, a joint ...
- What Is the Role of Additives in Water-Based Inks?
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- August 31, 2000, ... are PE and PP waxes, silicones, fatty acid amides, and fluorocarbon waxes such as tetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). These lubricants differ greatly in their effectiveness, rate of migration, and temperature ...
- More New Products for the Converting Industry
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- August 31, 2000, ... to existing Titan SR6 and SR5 slitter/rewinders. Doctor Blade Offers High Performance Andreotti Engineering, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire, England The 2G (Second Generation) carbon fiber chambered doctor ...
- Barrier Layer Protects CDs from Skips and Scratches
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- July 31, 2000, ... with a unique, proprietary lamination process, the CDfender is a three-part product (polyester/polycarbonate/polyester) designed to protect the playing surface of the CD. (Material suppliers are proprietary.) ...
- Box Plant Rises from the Ashes to New Heights
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- May 31, 2000, ... not there. A fire has decimated your entire operation. Your equipment, inventory, and files are now worthless, unrecognized heaps of carbonized ash. The roof of the main factory has collapsed and the wall ...
- It's Definitely a Bull Market for High-Performance Film
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- May 31, 2000, ... properties. Some of the major high-performance films include those made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET polyester), nylon, polycarbonate (PC), polyimide (PI), and fluoropolymers. In 1999 Frost ...
- Seventy-Five Years and Counting for Bancroft Bag
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- February 29, 2000, ... bag style, and served only the carbon black market." Today, Bancroft Bag produces its bags in a 300,000-sq-ft facility; provides bags for a host of markets, including pet food, fertilizer and other ...
- Clean Room Environment Makes Excellence a Priority
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- January 31, 2000, ... In the industrial films segment, textured and hard-coated polyethylene terephthalate and polycarbonate films are used by the electronics industry for membrane switches, touchscreens, LCD displays, and ...
- What you should know about filled adhesives and coatings
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- October 31, 1996, ... because such ingredients can provide functional properties for certain applications. Examples of typical fillers are zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, antimony oxide, calcium carbonate, clay, etc. These ...
- New possibilities for beer packaging in PEN and LCP
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- August 31, 1996, ... more barrier for carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapor transmission than PET. This can be of obvious advantage as a flexible film or in rigid containers for beer. Final Food and Drug Administration approval ...
- Taking the "magic" and the mystery out of treatin
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- August 31, 1996, ... bare roll treating, or flame treating - oxidizes the surfaces of the polyolefins to provide reactive chemical sites by forming carbonyl or other groups. The inks, coatings, and adhesives can then form ...
- Partnering launches future growth in laminations
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- August 31, 1996, ... "After all, we were just looking to gain a foothold." In the past, the Randolph facility had been accustomed to handling materials such as carbon black coatings, rubber compounds and fabric that, when ...