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Antimicrobial Protects Plastics Without Leaching

(Archive)

March 02, 2008, ... opacity, and concerns about heavy metals. PITTSBURGH | BIOSAFE Inc. has released an antimicrobial that provides permanent protection at a reportedly lower cost than conventional silver-based additives ...

Reduce & Comply

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August 31, 2007, ... Protection Agency. Of 355 packages tested, 16% exceeded the 100 ppm limit for heavy metals, with cadmium and lead detected most frequently. The TPCH identified three reasons that restricted substances ...

5 Steps to Green

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... volatile organic compounds (VOCs), non-renewable resources, and heavy metals used in pigments. Petroleum- Versus Vegetable-Based Inks | More and more printers are reducing their use of VOCs and offering ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2007, ... of Sterilization Indicating Inks from NAMSA, Northwood, OH. The inks are based on pigment technology that does not use heavy metals, are used mainly for medical applications, and print as an area that ...

Sun Chemical Named as Exclusive Distributor for NAMSA

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October 17, 2006, ...  Sterilization Indicating Inks. Under the agreement, AiC will offer NAMSA's indicating inks, which are based on pigment technology that does not use heavy metals. These inks can be used for ethylene oxid ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

September 30, 2006, ... them. Control response is not compromised due to heavy graphics demand. PFFC-ASAP 405 Adhesives for Flex Pack Northwest Coatings, Oak Creek, WI; 414/762-3330; northwestcoating.com Company says ...

Packaging 2006: What's Ahead

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November 29, 2005, ... states in the US continue to focus on heavy metals in packaging through consortiums such as the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH). States are stepping up enforcement and coordination in dealing ...

Testing for Toxins in Packaging

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August 30, 2005, ... on how prevalent the problem is at the conclusion of the pilot program. The testing program undoubtedly will result in more scrutiny of the heavy metals content of packaging products. Consequently, ...

E-Waste Legislation

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April 29, 2005, In response to concerns over the environmentally sound disposal of an increasing quantity of cathode ray tube (CRT) devices, which contain lead and other heavy metals considered hazardous materials by ...

Flexible Packaging & European Disposal Laws

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2003, ... reduce the overall volume of packaging produced. Member states were required to implement measures reducing heavy metal content in packaging and establishing waste collection and recovery programs that, ...

Converting Industry News

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May 31, 2003, ... cell produces 1.5 V and has a shelf life of more than 2.5 yr. What's more, the materials used in the technology are environmentally safe, according to international standards, and contain no heavy metals. ...

Air Pollution Control Specs

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January 31, 2003, ... Compounds such as silicones, phosphorus, heavy metals, halogen, sulfur, and any particulates could be of concern and should be identified. A catalytic oxidizer can be designed to handle various levels ...

1960s

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2002, ... reduce danger of explosion. Planes bomb Vietnam in a heavy aerial assault. Tear strips for opening corrugated shipping containers are introduced by Waldorf Paper Products, eliminating the use of ...

1970 - 1973

(News | New Products)

August 26, 2002, ... were changed to light and heavy work, but women were restricted to the lower-paying light category. In 1965, Anaconda laid off 175 women and 50 men. In July 1967, it began hiring new male employees for ...

Tension Control

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March 31, 2001, ...  These applications do not require heavy-gauge foil; in fact, the opposite is true. According to Long, the thinner the better, due principally to the cost advantages of using thin-gauge foils. The operation ...

Materials

(Magazine)

January 31, 2001, ... excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces, including metals and plastics. According to mfr., V-606 exhibits high shear at elevated temperatures, increasing its resistance to cold flow and ooze at heavy ...

Converting Industry News

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November 30, 2000, ... heavy metals in packaging and packing components. He provided information on the EPA's progress in reviewing chemicals for removal from the HAP list. Chip Dunne, Solutia, who chaired the Monday sessions, ...

More New Products for the Converting Industry

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August 31, 2000, ... short runs. Lift Heavy Loads and Reduce Spills Drum Runner Material Handling Co., Columbus, OH; 800/378-6786 Model 3500 is said to improve safety and reduce spillage for applications requiring the ...