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Materials

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ...  FlexoHybar CO barrier films from Flexopack (Koropi, Greece) use a Topas cyclic olefin copolymer layer to gain high modulus, transparency, and improved moisture barrier, says company. This layer eliminates ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... between moisture content and blistering in laboratory tests and package leaker rate data from packaging lines and recommends how to deal with the problem. Douglas E. Powell of Chevron Phillips Chemical ...

Curwood's EZ Peel Now Available in Clear and Foil Retortable Lid

(Archive)

June 22, 2004, ... The retortable EZ Peel lid withstands the retort process while maintaining superior moisture and barrier protection. The new lid allows customers an “easier peel” than competitive technologies, helping ...

New Materials for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... RI; 401/294-4511; torayfilms.com PCF-2 ultra-thin, metallized OPP film is said to provide exceptional moisture and oxygen barrier durability and improved economics over traditional foil. Company says ...

Using a Chemical Primer for High Bonds & Low Oxygen Transmission

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, ... coating requires thorough drying. Residual moisture will compromise the adhesion to the substrate and oxygen barrier performance. Variables including line speed, oven temperature, web temperature, oven ...

Unique Issues of Laminating Inks

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... quality graphics with functional packaging characteristics. Moisture and oxygen barrier plus package protection could be designed into the construction. Laminating inks suitable for these structures ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... supplies die-cut products that include adhesives, film, and filters for hard disk drives; thermal-formed parts for protecting electronic components in automobiles from moisture, dirt, and debris; and other ...

Patent Pending

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ... and a buried layer of PET to produce a structure that yields excellent oxygen and moisture properties. The use of frangible sealant technology is the backbone of the DelPouch concept as it allows Cardinal ...

Converted Flexible Packaging Demand to Expand and Reach 6.8 Billion lbs. in 2008

(Flexpack)

February 23, 2004, ... spurring innovations in such areas as laminated packaging." Adds the firm, "Foils will maintain important niche applications where light, moisture, and other barrier properties are mandated, along with ...

Totally Rockin' Metal

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... required a one less film layer. The film affords moisture protection and serves at the same time as the substrate for the decorative glossy layer. A contributory feature to the success of this solution ...

International Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... a simplified package; moisture protection; and a package that fulfilled the Green Dot criteria required in Germany. The company's wishes were all fulfilled by packaging supplier VG Nicolaus, who combined ...

Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, ... J. Murray, Rick Merical, and Roger Kaas of Pechiney Plastic Packaging were authors of a paper entitled “Moisture Scavenging Packaging for Diagnostic Test Strips, Pharmaceuticals and Other Moisture Sensitive ...

Meeting the Need

(Materials)

September 30, 2003, ... a much safer consumer alternative vs. incorporating desiccant sachets into packaging, which risk accidental ingestion. This desiccating sealant film is said to eliminate the moisture ingress point found ...

Pack Expo LV Venue for New Toray Films

(News | New Products)

September 07, 2003, ... hologram, delivering both point-of-purchase pop and brand protection. Clear Barrier Film Toray also will launch Barrialox, an innovative clear, metallized film that provides oxygen and moisture barrier ...

Adhesion of Coatings to Aluminum Foil

(The Place)

August 31, 2003, ... ensure effective and robust adhesion. Since the surface of aluminum acts as a barrier in a laminate, absorbants or migrating matter such as moisture or fat can have an influence on adhesion. They can accumulate ...

Materials

(Materials)

August 31, 2003, ... Also reportedly resist loosening due to moisture. Masterbatch Program a New Service Ampacet Sales Corp., Tarrytown, NY; 914/631-6600; ampacet.com Optimizing Process and Package Performance is a new ...

Green Stands for Go

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... depending on its moisture content. “There are less handling problems with PLA versus cello, and we can reduce the overall window thickness,” he notes, adding the oil barrier of PLA film is superior ...

Active Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... foods and maintain the sterility of pasteurized foods, thus preventing post-contamination. In addition to the traditional pack considerations of barrier properties to gases and moisture and of mechanical ...

Cyclic-Olefinic Copolymers as Non-Migrating, Polymeric Slip Additives in LDPE Cast Films

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, ... in food packaging. As a core layer in laminated or coextruded multilayer films, they provide high moisture barrier and exceptional clarity and stiffness. Following is an expanded summary of a complete ...

Rexam Blister-Pack Pharma Service Can Open Profit Windows

(News | New Products)

June 02, 2003, ... packs. "Clients will be able to access the services of Pharma Labs for analysis of performance issues such as contaminants, foil adhesion, surface characteristics, and moisture and gas barriers. [The] Pack ...