Recorded on June 13, 2019
Presented by DuPont
In this technical webinar, DuPont will discuss the properties, features and benefits of a new silicone-based masterbatch combining compatible slip and anti-block additives in a single, easy-to-use solution.
DuPont’s new technology delivers a low coefficient of friction (COF) and effective anti-blocking performance for polyethylene (PE) blown film to help achieve higher production speeds, uninterrupted throughput and uniform quality.
This combined approach can simplify processing by cutting the number of additive feeders required, freeing up space and reducing infrastructure complexity. Beyond the production line, customers can save storage space, facilitate supply chain management and streamline material handling.
Approved for food contact applications
The new masterbatch is approved for food contact applications in the United States, Europe and China, making it well suited for use in the inner skin layer of food packaging.
Surpasses organic slip additives
Compared to traditional organic additives, the silicone-based technology delivers a consistently low, stable COF unaffected by time or high temperatures. It helps prevent migration to the film surface, avoiding impact on downstream operations such as printing and metallization, and potential contamination of food.
Helps control costs
Another key benefit is cost-effectiveness. Unlike organics, the new masterbatch is incorporated only into the inner skin layer (example: plastomer) of multi-layer films, reducing the amount required. It is effective at low loadings of 4-6wt percent, which also minimizes haze, and can replace the use of plastic processing additives.
The DuPont webinar will present the company’s latest test results on the product’s dynamic and static COF and will cover other critical benefits for efficient PE blown film processing.
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I see this says 9 am EDT, but when I registered and downloaded the calendar file, it said 10 am EDT, and my coworker has an email that says it is at 11 am EDT, all on June 13. Will you please confirm the time? Thank you.
Hello Daisy,
The time of the webinar is 9am EDT.