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What Is the Role of Additives in Water-Based Inks?

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, ... ink adhesion, can be exotic reactive materials or simple solvents. They can provide excellent adhesion characteristics, but they must be controlled carefully to prevent undesirable effects, such as odor ...

Innovation Drives Converter of Pressure-Sensitive Labels

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June 30, 2000, ... at that time Productos Codorniu y Garriga S.A.], which had been established in 1910." Today, with Spain in the European Union and the euro around the corner, market conditions are radically different. ...

Flexible Packaging Strategies for 2002: In Summary

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March 31, 2000, ... and coextrusions are used. Usually referred to as agchem, the agricultural chemical industry is growing at 4%. The use of high-barrier, reclosable, plastic pouches (including standup) for odor control, ...

Getting the most value from your extrusion coater.

(Magazine)

November 30, 1996, ... temperature reduction may be only a few degrees, even a small reduction has positive results, such as reduced odor, in the finished product. Using ozone to boost bonds has an additional benefit, because ...

The role of barrier materials in packaging low-fat goods.

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October 31, 1996, ... content can produce off-odors and off-flavors. A study examines the problem and evaluates which barrier materials can overcome the problem. The array of low-fat/no-fat food products is steadily increasing ...

Popcorn packaging leads converter down new paths.

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, ... Phoenix uses water-based inks and adhesives, the potential for any odor issues with the product is reduced. Variations in paper types and calipers are possible, as well as different metallized OPP films. ...

Partnering launches future growth in laminations

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August 31, 1996, ... Massachusetts, to achieve proprietary colorant systems for our requirements." Other advantages to using 100% solids adhesives are the lack of odor and reduced scrap - both of which have a positive impact ...

Laminator adds metallizing to the mix

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August 31, 1996, ... customer a good surface to print on, so we use water-based," says Goldman. Another reason is that odor levels are kept down. Being smaller is not a disadvantage in Goldman's eyes. "We can make overnight ...

UV/EB technology moves ahead with the times

(Magazine)

June 30, 1996, ... the crosslinking of film for higher performance. Other advantages of EB technology are said to be consistency, degree of cure, low odor, and low downtime. Unfortunately, EB is quite a bit more expensive ...

Innovation is a winner in FPA competition

(Magazine)

March 31, 1996, ... is offered for this adhesive. The package provides a 34% reduction in volume when compared to an alternative container. Package design was by Theodore Flint and Thomas Steinsmetz, Polymeric Systems; ...

Printing system offers quality performance

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February 28, 1995, ... NC. Lamibond produces less than 1,000 milligrams/ream and is suitable for food-packaging applications that require minimal odor levels. It's said to offer high-quality printing performance in line and ...