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Dow Corning introduces eight new low-platinum release coating
solutions
At Labelexpo Americas 2006, Dow Corning Corporation introduced
eight additions to its already extensive Syl-Off® Advantage
Series solventless silicone release coating “toolbox.” The new products include
coating, crosslinker and release modifier choices that give customers more ways
to not only reduce their need for costly platinum catalyst but also improve
processing, line speeds and release performance.
According to Norm Kanar, Dow Corning Americas Area market manager for
release coatings and pressure sensitive adhesives, “The Advantage Series is the
only line of low-platinum, solvent-free coatings with a solid global track
record of proven performance. The system has demonstrated its effectiveness in
more than 60 coating operations in 23 countries.”
Advantage Series coatings deliver record-breaking line speeds,
reliable, robust cure below 35 ppm platinum (which reduces coating costs), and
low misting with good coverage.
The eight new Syl-Off® Advantage Series products
are:
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Syl-Off®
SL 400 Coating
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Syl-Off®
SL 800 Coating
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Syl-Off®
SL 1 Crosslinker
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Syl-Off®
SL 5 Crosslinker
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Syl-Off®
SL 6 Crosslinker
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Syl-Off®
SL 7 Crosslinker
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Syl-Off®
SL 20 Release Modifier
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Syl-Off®
SL 80 Release Modifier
Syl-Off SL 400 and SL 800 Coatings are designed specifically
for use with Syl-Off SL 1 Crosslinker. When used with SL 1 Crosslinker,
these coatings deliver excellent anchorage, good cure at ultra-low platinum
levels and minimal misting at speeds up to 1,000 meters/minute. They also offer
excellent bath stability, which gives coaters more operational flexibility, and
medium release at high peel speeds, which makes them useful for high-volume
production. Their suitability for lamination with a variety of adhesives and
their stable anchorage to a variety of substrates, including super-calendered
kraft and glassine, further contribute to their flexibility in meeting end-user
requirements. Both coatings provide improved zippiness when used with hot melt
adhesives. SL 400 Coating contains a low-temperature (EtCH) inhibitor, while SL
800 Coating contains an extended bath-life (maleate) inhibitor, which increases
thin-film bath life.
Syl-Off SL 5, SL 6 and SL 7 Crosslinkers reduce misting at the
coating head during high-speed application and enable cure at low platinum
levels. SL 5 and SL 6 Crosslinkers offer a good balance of cure and anchorage
performance and are suitable for use with most Syl-Off®
solventless silicone release coatings. SL 5 Crosslinker is recommended for
solving the toughest silicone mist problems. SL 7 Crosslinker, which minimizes
mist at speeds up to 1,600 meters/minute, offers good anchorage to and
stability with many paper substrates, giving coaters greater flexibility in
substrate selection. It is suitable for lamination with a variety of adhesives,
which makes it an excellent choice for a broad range of laminate
constructions.
Rounding out the expanded Advantage Series product lineup are two new
high-efficiency release modifiers. Syl-Off SL 20 Release Modifier
contains a low-temperature (EtCH) inhibitor and offers high levels of release
modification when dispensing at high speeds. Syl-Off SL 80 Release
Modifier contains an extended bath-life (maleate) inhibitor that provides
excellent thin-film bath life. Because these modifiers are high-efficiency,
customers can achieve higher release forces with less modifier.
All the new products are available globally.
Kanar says, “Advantage Series coatings can help reduce platinum
catalyst-related costs significantly in certain high-volume applications. But
it is not just about controlling costs. It is also about providing the options
our customers need to increase their productivity and deliver exactly the
release performance the end-user requires.”
Information about the new Advantage Series products as well as Dow
Corning’s other material, technical and service solutions for the pressure
sensitive industry is available here.
About Dow Corning solutions for the pressure sensitive
industry
Dow Corning offers a comprehensive line of silicon-based release coatings
and adhesives for pressure-sensitive applications. Products are available
worldwide. Local technical support and customer service are available globally
as well. The company also provides unique material and service solutions
designed to help customers expand into new markets, grow their business and
succeed.
For editorial assistance, contact Nancy Collins, AGP & Associates,
Inc., +1 989 839 5800. E-mail: collins@agp-inc.com.
Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides
performance-enhancing solutions to meet the diverse needs of more than 25,000
customers worldwide. Offering more than 7,000 products and services, Dow
Corning is a global leader in silicon-based materials. The company is equally
owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning Incorporated. More than half of
Dow Corning’s sales are outside the United States.
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