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the PLACE

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January 31, 2007, ... of polymer choice on line operation also requires consideration. High performance resins often allow performance enhancement, down-gauging, or both. Such changes can have consequences for line operation. ...

Adding Up Additives

(Tech Reports)

December 31, 2006, ... developed that actually raises film clarity and gloss well above that of the base resin. Organic antiblocks cost more than inorganic ones but do not increase haze. They usually are used in higher-value, ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, ... daily in these commodity markets are making the opportunities offered by new resins, new technologies, and on a smaller scale novel non-polar process aids all the more exciting. Case studies presented ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

December 30, 2006, Packaging innovation from: Graphic Packaging Intl., Intl. Tray Pads & Packaging, and Gilbreth Packaging. Products Icy Conditions LifeWave wanted an eye-catching package with a barrier against early ...

Water-Based Chemical Products Brochure

(Archive)

December 16, 2006, ... products. Included are adhesives, coatings, resins, primers, and additives that are used extensively in the packaging, converting, printing, and other industries. Complete individual product descriptions ...

High Visibility Packaging Study

(Archive)

December 13, 2006, ... million pounds of plastic resins. Gains will be driven by favorable advances in consumer spending along with the growing influence of mass market retailers, which tend to favor blister packs, clamshells ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... as 90%. PFFC-ASAP 417 Resin Adds to Product Quality Basell, Elkton, MD; 410/996-1600; baseball.com Metocene X11291-55-1 is a reactor-grade, non-visbroken resin said to have enhanced product consistency ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... and resins used in traditional solvent-based, dry-bond adhesives is the dry adhesive molecular weight. The molecular weight of 100% solids adhesives is significantly lower. Due to the lower molecular weight, ...

Interactive CDs from Bayer Films

(Archive)

November 20, 2006, ... nomenclature, and application examples. Users will understand the hierarchy of thermoplastic resins and the physical characteristics that separate them from other materials, such as acrylic. The CD also ...

Why Flex-Pack Keeps Growing

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2006, ... markets are working diligently on enhancements in films, resins, adhesives, coatings, and inks. Examples include the improved clarity, barrier properties, and strength of currently available films compared ...

Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities

(Archive)

October 30, 2006, ... gauging with auto profile, casting section w/vacuum box, electrostatic pinning, Conair dehumidifying resin dryer Substrates: film (0.188+ mil), foil (0.0003+), foam (to 80 mil), paper and paperboard (to ...

Ink 101: Part II

(Process Management)

September 30, 2006, ... Water-based inks contain a balance of solution and emulsion resins, held together by a combination of amine and small amounts of solvent such as alcohol. The solution resin provides print quality, and ...

Safety in Converting

(PLC Probe)

September 30, 2006, ... and alkyd resins. I resigned because I did not like what I thought was a lack of concern for the safety of their employees. A long time after I was gone, the entire plant blew sky high. I subsequently ...

Pack Expo Plus!

(Magazine)

September 30, 2006, ... changing customer demands. Tuesday, October 31, 10:30-11:15 A.M. — Creating a Sustainable Future: Growing the Bio-Resin Market in a Greening Economy Wednesday, November 1, 10:30-11:15 A.M. — The Wal-Mart/Sam' ...

the PLACE

(The Place)

September 30, 2006, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Applications Of Novel Photo-Curing Oligomer Resins: Generation Twoby Michael L. Gould et al., Ashland Specialty Chemical Application: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Applications Of Novel Photo-Curing ...

If China Were Not To Blame

(PLC Probe)

August 31, 2006, ... a high price. Suppose a competitor markets an extrusion coating resin that provides excellent bond strength and good resistance characteristics. Rather than blame the competitor because he is taking ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... pigment technology with proprietary resin chemistry and defoaming additives. Combination is said to offer a high level of brilliance, opacity, and ease of use. PFFC-ASAP 488 Material Handling Software ...

Dow Increases Prices

(Archive)

August 27, 2006, The Dow Chemical Co. announced a $0.07 per lb. price increase across North America for all polyethylene resins. PRESS RELEASE HOUSTON, TX—The Dow Chemical Co. has implemented a $0.07 per lb. price increase ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

July 31, 2006, ... For Enhanced Moisture Barrier Performance by Norman Aubee, Patrick Lam, and Sarah Marshall, NOVA Chemicals Corp. APPLICATION: New sHDPE resins offer superior moisture barrier properties, exceeding ...

TAPPI's PLACE Conference Coming in Septembe

(Archive)

July 24, 2006, ... converting industry. Attendees will learn about: New developments in flexible packaging, barrier films, sealant films, adhesives, coatings, additives, and resins. Latest developments in polymer extrusion, ...