By Richard P. Eckberg, Ph.D., chemical and converting industry consultant Editor’s Note: This technical paper originally appeared in UV+EB Technology, 2021 Q3, pages 48-53. Introduction Silicone (polydimethylsiloxane) polymers are unique materials that are chemically inert and of low polarity that remain fluid at temperatures as low as -120° C and retain useful … [Read more...] about Photoinitiated addition-cure for silicone-release coatings: Part 1

By Tim Rummel, technical mgr., Wacker Chemical Corp. Siliconized release liner generally is perceived as unrecyclable due to the thin layer of silicone on the paper. As interest in recycling more grades of paper grows, niche grades such as liner now are of interest. This study looks at taking two common types of liner and recycling them with old corrugated containers (OCC) … [Read more...] about Release liner into containerboard: A recycling study and its results

By Lori Dehlin, TS&D scientist; and Dave Rich, TS&D scientist, Dow Performance Silicones, Pressure Sensitive Industries, Dow Silicone suppliers must continue to focus on the new trends and drivers that challenge our current technologies. There is a strong market need for higher production efficiency to improve cost and sustainability, and these advancements in … [Read more...] about Polymer structure, mist control, tailored release all key factorsin high-speed silicone coating for p-s label converting & use

By Jennifer Dochstader, co-founder, LPC, Inc. Introduction Across the greater printed-packaging industry, conditions such as demand surges, force majeure, raw-materials shortages and allocations have had a profound impact on the ways that printed-packaging converters carry out their day-to-day business. However, perhaps the segment that has felt these forces most acutely … [Read more...] about TLMI addresses supply-chain crisis via communication, education, market research resources