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Addressing Bio-film/Compostables and Plastic Film Processing Challenges

(Bag Pouch)

March 17, 2024, ... owing to the presence of antioxidants, stabilizers and slip compounds. Filmic structures including OPP present problems if an operator treats them in a cavalier fashion. Not all films are the same; all ...

Starlinger Viscotec: Heat Resistant and Fully Recyclable Rpet100 Material Wins Re|focus Sustainable Innovation in Material Award 2022

(News | New Products)

April 04, 2022, ...  rPET100 material only contains natural-based mineral fillers, and no other stabilizers or other polymer additives, which would impede recycling in the food packaging loop. Perfect recyclability is the ...

Some Thoughts on the Pressure-Sensitive Industry

(Sticking With It)

November 25, 2018, ... with alternatives.   These include their high optical clarity, excellent coatability at low coatweight, and ability to use the solvent to add other ingredients such as drug actives, pigments and UV stabilizers. ...

Cortec Film Offers Protection for Metal Parts

(Materials)

April 22, 2015, ... which combines high-strength resins with ultraviolet light stabilizers and Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) Technology. Film construction is said to provide strong multi-metal protection for parts, ...

Drytac Overlaminate Has Improved Finish

(Materials)

March 02, 2015, ... says Interlam Pro Emerytex provides superior clarity for enhanced color definition and has UV stabilizers that prevent discoloration and degradation of both the film and adhesive, extending the durability ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 3

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, ... the void between the drool stick and the bottom of the die with molten polymer.  It should look something like shown below.   Once this is done, turn the extruder off. Next time, polymer stabilizers ...

Bilcare Research Expands Global Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating News)

April 23, 2013, ... clear, biochemically inert, chemical-resistant, non-flammable, and free of plasticizers and stabilizers. Company also is introducing Aclar laminates with features that create unique identities to pharmaceutical ...

BASF to Sell ita Hydrophilic Melt Business to Techmer PM

(News | New Products)

June 10, 2010, ... (UV) light stabilizers, antioxidants and process stabilizers, organic and inorganic pigments, effect pigments, and other additives. Techmer PM is a  producer of value-added colors and additives for the ...

New Study on the Global Antioxidant Market

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2008, ... attributes. Antioxidants also have the ability to slow the deterioration of rubber and adhesives.  Acting as stabilizers, they are also useful in facilitating the production of fuel and lubricants.  In ...

New Study on the Global Antioxidant Market

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2008, ... attributes. Antioxidants also have the ability to slow the deterioration of rubber and adhesives. Acting as stabilizers, they are also useful in facilitating the production of fuel and lubricants. In lipstick ...

Adding Up Additives

(Tech Reports)

December 31, 2006, ... Here is a look at the functional additives commonly found in packaging films—such as slips, antiblocks, and antioxidants—that make films easier to process, as well as antistats, UV stabilizers, and antifogs ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

July 31, 2006, ... concerns can be addressed by incorporating lactone or hydroxylamine-based processing stabilizers and by using a hindered amine light stabilizer. It is possible to reduce both types of discoloration ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, ... OPP films is also different indicating that proper choice of skin resins and stabilizers may reduce the impact of EB dose. Radiation induced in-situ polymerization reactions offer significant advantages ...

Discoloration Resistant Polyolefin Films

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, Application: In the film industry, a selected set of circumstances and certain types of stabilizers can lead to discoloration due to inadequate stabilizer concentrations, harsh processing conditions, improper ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... The papers will cover the use of waxes, stabilizers for hot melt products, and styrene block copolymers. A paper by John A. Harvey of ExxonMobil Chemical Co. entitled “Market Trends in Packaging, Non-Wovens, ...

Controlling Color Change in Adhesives and Coatings

(Magazine)

February 28, 2003, ... when the materials darken considerably. Fortunately, compounds do exist that can negate or retard the changes in color described above. These include light stabilizers, antioxidants, and similar materials. ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

(Magazine)

May 31, 2001, ... vinyl alcohol resins in modified atmosphere packaging for fresh meat, and coextrudable tie resins. A session on “Additives Basics” will offer papers covering colorants, metal stearates, and UV stabilizers. ...

UV Protection of Hot Melt Adhesives for Packaging Applications

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, Application: Light stabilizers can improve the resistance of hot melt adhesives to UV light induced degradation in packaging applications. Email the author at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Application: Light ...