DOCSLIB.ORG

Release Liners

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Release Liners Release Liners to the converter, since there is a trend toward end-users levying fines on suppliers responsible for downtime on production lines, Wanted: A Better as well as the cost of reprinting or re-converting the job. However, this is not the main cause for concern: Large end-user companies have a choice in the labeling or product decoration tech- Knowledge Base nologies they employ, and any major or recurring failure in self- adhesive label performance could lead them to switch. Today, there A leading specialty converter explains why are plenty of alternatives to the “traditional” self-adhesive laminate: we need more education on release liners. direct print, linerless labels, shrink sleeves, and in-mold. Two of the major technical problems that were highlighted by By Ann Hirst-Smith AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. Zaccone will be familiar to readers: silicone skip (resulting in poor label dispensing from the liner), and its opposite, over-coating of uzanne Zaccone, past president of Tag & Label silicone (resulting in label movement on the web, poor converting, SMfrs. Inst. (TLMI) and president of Graphic and poor dispensing). Several converters no longer specify any- Solutions Inc., spoke at the recent North Amer- thing other than polyester liners for high-speed labeling applica- ican Release Liner Conference organized by AWA tions; and when, for any reason, polyester liners are unsuitable, Conferences. Her topic was “Release Liner Ap- converters increasingly are specifying glassine for its enhanced die- plications from a User’s Viewpoint,” and her mes- cutting, stripping, and application properties compared to super- sage was unequivocal: “Converters are not as calendered kraft. educated as they should be regarding liners. And S. Zaccone The actual silicone system employed on a liner is also some- their education, in my opinion, is key to working at solving prob- thing of a mystery—but essential if a converter is to make an in- lems at the converter and end-user level.” formed decision on the laminate required for a particular applica- Zaccone came to this conclusion following a series of interviews tion. The attributes of the various systems are completely with her own production staff and managers and with about 30 different—but again, the industry makes it difficult for the con- TLMI converter members, in which she asked for input on the chal- verter to compare them, since no two companies use the same lenges they have faced both in converting self-adhesive laminates testing and measurement methods. Says Zaccone, “The same size, and in working with their customers, the end-users. width, angle, and adhesive should be used to test all lin- She says, “Even though the liner is thrown away, ers, regardless of supplier. A good plan of attack converters believe it is as critical to the overall would be to develop industry standards.” performance of the end product as the mate- rial and inks that provide the message. Collaboration and Communication Good die-cutting and stripping are heav- Zaccone says her company, Graphic So- ily dependant upon the ability to cut the lutions Inc., likes the challenge of face and adhesive cleanly without nick- “something strange, challenging, or ing the surface of the liner. Having a untried,” and in addition to self-ad- very uniform, dense surface (the anvil hesive labels, converts aluminum effect) to cut against is critical. The re- nameplates, polycarbonate panels, lease level is also critical to good con- PCBs, electroluminescent lamps, verting and dispensing, and building RFID antennae, and thin and flexible good silicone holdout into the liner is batteries. Many of these are leading- paramount. Consistency of release to a edge technologies, and she says, “the ul- converter and an end-user is essential: low timate success of these seemingly differ- release can be as bad as high release.” ent challenges hinges on collaboration and communication.” She extrapolates this con- Sticky Situations cept across the whole of the supply chain and em- Many problems faced by converters today are the re- phasizes the need for converters to be able to see “the sult of their end-user customers’ demands for lower-cost labels— big picture” in order to do their jobs to their own satisfaction— and their own efforts to replace high-performance laminates with and that of their customers. lower-cost constructions that simply cannot meet the die-cutting Her message to the self-adhesives industry is clear: “If the sili- and stripping criteria. Such compromises only can be achieved suc- cone liner supplier, adhesive supplier, material supplier, convert- cessfully from a good knowledge base—and as far as release liners er, and end-user work closely together, ask a lot of questions, and are concerned, converters do not have that. develop specifications that meet everyone’s requirements and abil- Zaccone cited a number of instances of release liner “problems” ities, then everyone wins.” that resulted in product failure, and in some cases shut down pack- aging lines for days. Solving the problem on hand can be a chal- Editor’s Note: AWA Conferences’ first North American release liner confer- lenge in itself, due to the complicated nature of the self-adhesive ence was held September 9 at the Hyatt Rosemont Hotel in Chicago, IL. The laminate—it is not always apparent to a converter where the prob- program attracted good attendance and contained something of interest for lem lies—and identifying the cause can involve the laminator, re- every level of the value chain. A two-and-a-half day global release liner con- lease liner supplier, and even their suppliers. It can be a major cost ference is scheduled for May 1–3, 2003, at Hilton Head, SC. RL2 november 2002 • pffc-online.com Release Liners Paper Liners There are still enormous opportunities for paper-based liners. Growth Label Stock Liners: in North America from 1997–2001 showed a compound annual growth rate of 4%, and 2002 growth is forecast at between 2% and 4%. North America’s preference for super-calendered kraft (SCK) liners Issues & Trends slowly is being eroded by glassines, which offer a more comprehen- sive range of performance characteristics for high-speed label conver- Some pointers from the recent AWA North sion and application. SCK still remains the cost leader, and any prod- American Release Liner Conference. uct innovation should not jeopardize that advantage. For lamination to film facestocks, PE-coated krafts represent an alternative to film. he self-adhesive label stock market is changing in response to Tthe purchasers’ increasing demands for product innovation and Coating and Converting Issues higher levels of service, without any increase in costs. To maintain As new silicone technologies, coating enhancements, and converting profitability, paper and film manufacturers, self-adhesive lamina- standards develop, release base performance is becoming an increas- tors, and converters are realigning in the face of raw material price ing focus—whether paper or film. High-speed silicone coating has increases they cannot pass on and heavy pressure on margins. made misting on the production line a major issue in coating, since it Those in the middle of the value chain in the release liner mar- can affect both conversion and dispensing performance adversely. ket are experiencing pressures, too, and it is here there will be a major focus for change over the next five years as consolidation— Release Liner as Packaging Waste already well established at raw material and silicone coating lev- The prospect of classifying release liner as packaging waste is a re- els—takes hold. Price pressures are accentuated by the high levels ality in parts of Europe, and the likelihood is this will impact the of capacity available in the silicone coating market: In-house coaters North American label market—possibly to the detriment of self- currently are using only 55% of capacity, commercial coaters 65%. adhesive technology and in favor of other product decoration meth- As state-of-the-art conversion machinery comes onstream, old ca- ods. US-based Channeled Resources, with its increasing base of pacity is not being “retired”—com- MaraTech subsidiaries around the pounding the problem. Main Materials Used world, sets an example to the industry At the recent North American Re- Label Stock (%) by demonstrating how non-traditional 5.0% lease Liners Conference in Chicago, 4.2% 3.7% reuse/recycling of release liners can be 79.1% Corey M. Reardon, principal of AWA 8.0% achieved successfully. The company cur- Conferences, had strong words of cau- rently salvages approximately 65% of tion to the release liner manufacturers. its waste intake—both paper and “In this business environment, the films—for reuse, with the balance going prime need is to drive down costs and to thermal recycling for energy creation. not margins in order to maintain a com- petitive long-term pricing structure that Market Characteristics Calendered Krafts Clay Coated will enable you to remain in business,” Polyethylene Coated Films Raw material prices continue to move up- he said. Other papers ward, and competitive pressures increase Source: ©AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. as the value chain continues to consoli- Film Liners date at all levels. The self-adhesive label Film release liners represent the most dynamic sector of the release lin- market is characterized by a trend toward smaller orders, delivered ers market today. While polyvinyl chloride, polyester (PET), polypropy- more quickly so customers can maintain their productivity—whether lene, and polystyrene all are used, it is the PET and polyethylene (PE) they are laminators, label converters, or label users. Technical perfor- films—high-density PE, low-density PE, linear low-density PE—that mance of label stocks depends very much on the qualities of the re- are showing the greatest growth.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Label Liners: Meeting the Sustainability Challenge
    Label liners: meeting the sustainability challenge By Mariya Nedelcheva, Product Manager Film & With ever-greater emphasis placed on packaging and waste reduction, Jenny Wassenaar, Compliance & Sustainability brand owners are looking for solutions that secure their sustainability Director, Avery Dennison credentials. Consumers pay particularly close attention to packaging, where there are significant environmental gains to be made. For example, waste from labelling can create useful by-products and circular economies. Waste is not always visible on the final packaging, but its impact on brand reputation is no less real. Consumers’ perceptions of a brand can be enhanced when sustainability is improved. label.averydennison.com Matrix Liner Final White paper waste waste label 16% 35% 37% Start-up waste plus Challenge printed End-user The challenge of recycling waste from the labelling process in error scrap - and ideally creating useful by-products - is complex. Many 10% 1% different elements must be addressed in order to move towards the ultimate goal of zero waste. For example, the word ‘recyclable’ can mean many things, and should not be viewed in isolation. Today there is a chance that recyclable products will still end up in landfill, so what matters is establishing genuinely viable end-to-end recycling solutions. That means considering every component within packaging, including where it comes from, how much material has been used, and what happens at every stage of the package’s journey through the value chain. This paper discusses how the sustainability of labelling laminates can be improved, with a particular focus on the label release liners that are left behind once labels have been dispensed.
    [Show full text]
  • The Basic Fundamentals of Labeling
    THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF LABELING Whitlam Label’s Resource Guide 01 www.whitlam.com Table of Contents 03 Basic Fundamentals of Labeling Checklist 04 Labeling Construction 05-07 Label Characteristics 08 Label Dimensions & Tooling 09 How will the label be applied? 10 Slitting & Cutting Options 11 Finishing Formats Styles 12 Finishing Format Options 13 Barcodes and Variable Printing 14 Barcodes and Variable Printing 15-21 Label Terminology 02 Basic Fundamentals of Labeling Checklist When getting started on a labeling project, ask yourself these questions to help guide you through the process: Label Performance ❑ What does the label adhere to? (Plastic, metal, glass, corrugated, aluminum) ❑ What are the surface conditions? (Smooth, or textured, flat or curved, clean or oily) ❑ What environment will the label be exposed to? ❑ At what temperature will the label be applied? ❑ Does the label need to be permanent or removable? ❑ Is there any imprinting? If imprinting, what method is being used? ❑ Is “PPAP” required? Label Characteristics ❑ Do you have a sample? If yes, do you want us to match your sample? ❑ Do you have a blueprint? If yes, please provide. ❑ What is the size of the label? Do you want exact size or is there a +/-? ❑ How many colors? (Spot color or CMYK) ❑ Material type?(Paper, Film, Polyester, Polypropylene, etc.) ❑ Is there a “Mandatory Liner “if yes what is it? ❑ Does the label need “Lamination” for protection? (Gloss, matte, etc.) ❑ How is it being applied? (Machine or hand-applied) ❑ Is there consecutive numbering? ❑ Are there any bar codes? If yes, what is the symbology? ❑ Any copy changes? If yes, how many? Finishing Requirements ❑ Is it die cut or butt cut? ❑ What’s the “finishing style”? ❑ How do you want your finished copy position? ❑ What’s the quantity per roll or stack? 03 Label Construction A typical label consists of a topcoat, facestock, adhesive and a liner GRAPHIC LAYERED INK Ink is laid down between the topcoat and the facestock.
    [Show full text]
  • THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS of LABELING the BASIC FUNDAMENTALS of LABELING — Whitlam Group’S Resource Guide Index
    WHITLAM GROUP Whitlam Group’s Resource Guide THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF LABELING THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF LABELING — Whitlam Group’s Resource Guide Index Basic Fundamentals of Labeling 3 Label Construction 4 Label Characteristics 5 Label Dimensions & Tooling 11 How Will the Label be Applied? 12 Slitting & Cutting Options 13 Finishing Formats & Options 14 Barcodes & Variable Printing 16 Label Materials & Descriptions 17 Label Terminology 18 Index 2 THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF LABELING — Whitlam Group’s Resource Guide Basic Fundamentals of Labeling When getting started on a labeling project, 3 ask yourself these questions to help guide you 4 through the process: 5 Label Performance • What does the label adhere to? (Plastic, metal, glass, corrugated, aluminum) 11 • What are the surface conditions? (Smooth or textured, flat or curved, clean or oily) • What environment will the label be exposed to? • At what temperature will the label be applied? 12 • Does the label need to be permanent or removable? • Is there any imprinting? (If imprinting, what method is being used?) 13 • Is “PPAP” required? 14 Label Characteristics • Do you have a sample? (If yes, do you want us to match your sample?) 16 • Do you have a blueprint? (If yes, please provide.) • What is the size of the label? (Do you want exact size or is there a +/-?) 17 • How many colors? (Spot color or CMYK) • Material type? (Paper, Film, Polyester, Polypropylene, etc.) • Is there a “Mandatory Liner?” (If yes what is it?) 18 • Does the label need “Lamination” for protection? (Gloss, matte,
    [Show full text]
  • Evidence Collection
    Evidence Collection Evidence Containers/Storage - Bags 52 Evidence Containers/Storage - Boxes 60 Evidence Containers/Storage - Cans, Jars, Containers, & Tubes 62 Evidence Containers/Storage - Envelopes & Kraft Paper 64 Evidence Containers/Storage - Tools & Supplies 66 Swabs, Swab Boxes, & Swab Drying Racks 68 Evidence Tape, Labels, & Seals 71 Crime Scene Documentation 77 Evidence Photography 85 Crime Scene Evidence Protection 90 Bloodstain Identification 92 Evidence Drying Cabinets 95 Trace Evidence Collection 100 Evidence Collection Tools & Supplies 103 Investigation Kits 107 Our evidence collection products are used to aid in the collection of evidence at a crime scene or in the crime lab. Our vast array of products range from evidence tape and bags, to advanced crime scene investigation kits. 51 EVIDENCE CONTAINERS/STORAGE - BAGS Evidence Security Bags Our series of security bags shown on the following pages have unique, self-sealing adhesive strips that form an instantaneous and permanent seal, making it impossible to reopen the bags without destroying them. • Self-sealing • Tamper-evident • Leakproof (they’ll even hold water) • Strong - 4 mil. thick, tear and puncture resistant • White write-on area with chain of custody • Transparent for viewing bag contents • Tear-off receipt for investigating officer FEATURES • Preprinted control numbers on bag and investigating officer's receipt Evidence Collection - Evidence Containers/Storage - Bags Evidence Collection - Containers/Storage Simple Two-Step Sealing Process: STEP 1 Pull away blue release liner. STEP 2 Run your thumb along the red glue line to seal. 52 tritechforensics.com 800.438.7884 910.457.6600 (direct) 910.457.0094 (fax) [email protected] Other evidence security bags can’t hold water (or even a white, - Bags Evidence Collection - Containers/Storage powdery, unknown substance) compared to ours! We’re so sure our evidence security bags are the best on the market that we’ll send you a sample so you can compare it to the bags your department is now using.
    [Show full text]
  • Tamper Indicative Labels, Tapes, and Anti-Counterfeit Products Tamper Evidence That’S Unmistakable
    More Choices. More Solutions.™ Tamper Indicative Labels, Tapes, and Anti-Counterfeit Products Tamper Evidence That’s Unmistakable When applied, security tape and labels are of a single, To meet your specific security requirements, BROOKS uniform color with standard or custom imprinting. However, Tamper-Indicative Labels and Tape are available in many should an attempt be made to remove them, an unalterable varieties. Several of the most popular designs are featured here. message appears either on the tape, or on the taped BROOKS is known throughout the world as the premier supplier of surface, making it obvious that a tampering attempt has tamper evident and theft preventive security seals and locking occurred. The tape or label cannot be reapplied without the devices. We’re dedicated to providing you with the finest selection of tampering attempt being very obvious. quality products to meet your exacting security requirements. TAMPER EVIDENT SECURITY LABELS WITH SECURITY MESSAGE Type KNR (Unique Non-Residue) Common application: Wherever both security and aesthetics are required, for example, air cargo security doors. • Reveals prominent security message on label when lifted or removed without leaving a residue on the surface. • For metallic, plastic and smooth surfaces. • Mylar polyester with strong adhesive, labels supplied on a release liner in rolls. • Stock red and blue or custom printing and consecutive numbering. • Custom colors available. • Optional bar coding (any of 3 different symbologies) or dual number tab for tracking purposes.
    [Show full text]
  • Release Agents and Release Liners
    TECHNICAL TIP RELEASE AGENTS AND RELEASE LINERS A pressure sensitive adhesive, (PSA), has the ability to stick to anything that it comes into contact with. Controlling adhesive adhesion until the adhesive is in its correct placement is the function of a release liner or release agent in the case of self-wound tapes. Release agents are usually low surface energy polymers that a PSA will not bond to. One of the most common polymers used as a release agent is silicone. Other types of polymers are also used as release agents, especially on self-wound tapes, such as vinyl carbamates, vinyl acrylic copolymers, fluoro-acrylates, modified polyurethanes and even modified starch chemistries. Release agents are usually a liquid, either solvent or water based, applied to the substrate then is dried and cured before coming in contact with the adhesive. Release agents can be formulated for different degrees of bond to the PSA depending on final product. An easy release is where the PSA removes from the release agent very smoothly with no sound. Modified release is where the bond of the PSA is a little higher to meet requirements of the final product. Tight release levels are used when a pressure sensitive media may encounter extremely small diameter rolls in either printing or die cutting or cutting small font graphics on a plotter cutter. SELF-WOUND TAPES Self-wound tapes are rolls of pressure sensitive product that upon use, one layer is pulled off the layer underneath it in the application process. Tapes are limited to one process, unwind and application usually in the same motion.
    [Show full text]
  • Release Liners, We Believe Every Customer May Have Unique Product Requirements
    Phone: 978.686.0632 • USA Toll Free: 866.333.4886 • Fax: 978.683.5202 300 Canal Street, Building 7 • Lawrence, MA 01840-0785 USA www.innitytapes.com Oce Hours: 8am - 5pm EST Monday through Thursday | Fridays, 8am - 4pm Email: [email protected] U.S. Mail/Shipping Address: P. 0. Box 385 Lawrence, MA 01842-0785 USA Delivery (Including UPS) Address: 300 Canal Street, Building 7 Our Mission Infinity Tapes is committed to providing a consistently high quality product supported by the best possible customer service experience… Customer + Product + Quality = Infinite Possibilities Customer: We value the trust of you, our Customer. Our goal is to maintain that trust and meet all your tape application needs. Together, the possibilities are infinite! Product: From Double Coated to Transfer Tapes, Tamper Evident Tapes to Release Liners, we believe every customer may have unique product requirements. We are here to assist you in determining the best Product for your application. Quality: Our standard is to manufacture and supply our customers with the highest Quality products and customer service. DETAILED PRODUCT LISTING For downloadable Spec Sheets, visit our website at www.infinitytapes.com/quickspecs DOUBLE COATED TAPES (Adhesive & Carrier Thickness typical values) TRANSFER TAPES (Adhesive & Carrier Thickness typical values) To Our Customers, Distributors and Friends; PAPER LINER TAPES PAPER LINER TAPES DF-55 (3.1 mils) T-671 (1 mil) In 2012, we celebrated an important milestone in our company’s expanding Permanent General Purpose Economical
    [Show full text]
  • Glossary of Terms for Pressure Sensitive Labels
    Glossary of Terms for Pressure Sensitive Labels Prepared by Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc. ©Copyright 1992 Term Description Abhesive A material that resists adhesion. Abhesive coatings are applied to surfaces to prevent sticking, heat sealing, etc. The inherent ability of a surface to inhibit deterioration or destruction by friction. Also called 'rub or scuff resistance,' it Abrasion Resistance relates to the toughness of an ink or coating. Abrasiveness The tendency of a paper, coating or ink to abrade or wear away die edges, slitting blades, printing type, etc., by friction. Absorbency That property of a porous material which causes it to take up liquids or vapors. Absorption The penetration of one substance into the mass of another. To hasten the natural progress of an event or a series of events. This can be accomplished by using heat, fast drying Accelerate solvents or by increasing the volume of air. Procedures for subjecting pressure sensitive label stock to special environmental conditions in order to predict the course of Accelerated Aging natural aging. A material added to a liquid compound to convert the whole mass into a solid, or speed up its cure. Accelerators differ from Accelerator catalysts in that they participate in the reaction and lose their chemical identity as a result. A plastic synthesized from cellulose dissolved in acetic acid which exhibits rigidity, dimensional stability and ink receptivity. Acetate Transparent or matte films, sometimes used for label stocks. Acetate Film A clear film made from cellulose acetate. Acrylate Resins A type of copolymer used in UV inks, adhesives and coating formulations.
    [Show full text]
  • Industrial Division
    Industrial Division Specialty & Industrial Tapes www.ProTapes.com ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED ProTapes ® Products at a Glance INDUSTRIAL GRADE CLOTH & DUCT TAPES FOIL & ELECTRICAL TAPES Pro® Duct 100 Economy Tape .................................................... 3 Pro® Plus Electrical Tape ........................................................... 14 Pro® Duct 110 General Purpose Tape ........................................ 3 Pro® Friction Abrasion Protection Tape .................................. 14 Pro® Duct 120 Industrial Grade Tape ......................................... 3 Pro® 603 Pipe Wrap Tape ......................................................... 14 Pro® Duct 139 Specialty Grade Tape .......................................... 3 Pro® 882L Copper Foil Tape ..................................................... 14 Pro® 130 Premium Grade Duct Tape ......................................... 4 Pro® 804L Aluminum Foil Tape ................................................ 15 Pro® 132 Heavy-Duty Grade Duct Tape ..................................... 4 Pro® 808L Aluminum Foil Tape ................................................ 15 Pro® 140 Polyester Cotton Cloth ................................................ 4 Pro® 730 Glass Cloth Tape ........................................................ 15 Pro® 160 Transparent Duct Tape ................................................ 4 Pro® 950 Kapton Polyimide Tape ............................................. 15 Pro® Camo Duct Tape ................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Release Liners • Liner Substrates • Silicone Release Coatings • Coating Technology • Release Liner Properties
    Release liners • Liner substrates • Silicone release coatings • Coating technology • Release liner properties Alexander Knott Senior TS&D Scientist, Dow and Chairman of the Technical Committee and Board Member, FINAT Self adhesive labels – release liner component • A ‘typical’ self-adhesive label is produced from a ‘laminate’ consisting of a face material against which a PSA layer and a release liner are laminated. • The release liner consists of a base paper (or film) on which the release coating is applied in liquid form and then crosslinked & dried to leave a silicone elastomer release coating. The release coating is a very thin layer ~ 1 micron thick (0.001mm). As thin as is possible but still maintaining as complete a covering of the base substrate as possible Release liners • Liner substrates • Silicone release coatings • Coating technology • Release liner properties Release liner - substrate Two aspects of the release liner substrate are critical for optimum performance; A. Surface properties; - Closed & smooth surface (to limit penetration of silicone, and need for silicone). - Minimal impact on silicone cure (poisoning), allows cost advantages - Encourage robust anchorage (especially at high speed) of silicone to surface, to prevent loss/abrasion of silicone impacting release. B. Mechanical properties; - Hard surface (enables better die cutting of labels) - Reproducible thickness/caliper (allows reliable setting of die cut) - Tensile strength & tear strength (withstand the stresses applied at high speed). Both must be balanced vs basic demands on COST. Release Liner - Substrate Typical Substrates; A.Glassine & SCK (Super-Calendared Kraft) - Very smooth surface, High level of surface refinement (closed) - Excellent mechanical and chemical properties. B. CCK (Clay-coated Kraft - Highly closed surface, Excellent lay-flat properties C.
    [Show full text]
  • Paper Based Silicone Release Liners from Labels Can & Should Be
    LABEL PAPER RELEASE LINERS PAPER BASED SILICONE RELEASE LINERS FROM LABELS CAN & SHOULD BE RECYCLED November 2020 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 PART A – WHAT IS A PAPER BASED SILICONE RELEASE LINER? 4 WHAT KINDS OF SUBSTRATES ARE USED FOR PAPER BASED SILICONE RELEASE LINERS? . 4 PART B – CAN SILICONE COATED RELEASE PAPERS BE RECYCLED? 4 RECYCLING RELEASE LINER AS A SEPARATE STREAM ......................................................... 5 RECYCLING RELEASE LINER WITH OTHER PAPER GRADES .................................................. 5 EUROPE ............................................................................................................................... 5 USA ...................................................................................................................................... 6 PART C – IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING OF PAPER SILICONE RELEASE LINER 6 RECYCLING OF RELEASE LINER WITH DEDICATED RECYCLING STREAMS ........................... 6 RECYCLING OF LINER WITH STANDARD PAPER WASTE ...................................................... 6 REFERENCES 7 ABOUT CELAB 7 2 INTRODUCTION CELAB: Toward a Circular Economy for Labels, is publishing this white paper to provide basic technical information on recycling on a ‘global’ basis. CELAB’s Technical Workstream, under the leadership of Alex Knott, Senior Scientist at The Dow Chemical Company, conducted a technical review of release liner recycling to understand existing recycling technology. CELAB collected non-proprietary information on current processes by obtaining input
    [Show full text]
  • Industry Terms Abrasion Resistance - the Ability of a Fiber Or Fabric to Withstand Surface Wear and Rubbing
    Industry Terms Abrasion Resistance - The ability of a fiber or fabric to withstand surface wear and rubbing. ACRYLIC A synthetic polymer with excellent aging characteristics that can be used as either a single component adhesive or a coating composition. ADHESION A bond produced between a pressure sensitive adhesive and a surface. ADHESIVE Any material that will usefully hold two or more objects together solely by intimate surface contact. ADHESIVE PROMOTER (adhesive primer) Adhesion promoter is most often used to increase the adhesion levels of low surface energy plastics such as: TPO, PP, PPO, PC, ABS and other plastic blends for bonding with pressure sensitive adhesives. ASTM D 1056-07 - American Society For Testing and Materials. This specification (D 1056) covers flexible cellular rubber products known as sponge rubbers and expanded rubbers. It is designed to provide certain physical property parameters and test methods for cellular rubber. BACK-SLIT RELEASE LINER a release liner which is supplied split into multiple pieces, either by the act of slitting, or by laminating multiple strips of release liner. Often used as an alternative to a release tab. BLOCKING Adhesion between the sheets of the plies of rolls of coated material, usually due to extreme conditions of pressure, temperature, or humidity. BUTT CUT PARTS Rectangular or square parts in continuous form separated by a cut to the liner across the web. BUZZ, SQUEAK, and RATTLE (BSR application) Undesirable noises typically caused by vibration between mating automotive components. Bun - A cellular rubber product that is manufactured in a mold and is usually rectangular in appearance. Also known as a block and/or plank.
    [Show full text]