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Film grades to be showcased at LABELEXPO and PACK EXPO 2010
HOUSTON (August 12, 2010) - WorldPressOnline First Call – ExxonMobil Chemical is introducing two new Label-Lyte™ oriented polypropylene (OPP) film grades for pressure sensitive label applications. They are designed to comply with EU directives limiting the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC) during manufacture.
Label-Lyte™ 50LL539 OPP and Label-Lyte™ 60LH538 OPP films, will be on display at LABELEXPO AMERICAS 2010 (Hall F, Booth 5722), in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, from September 14-16, and PACK EXPO 2010 (booth number E-6014), at McCormick Place, Chicago, from October 31 to November 3.
"As well as re-engineering the platform of these new Label-Lyte grades, we have taken the opportunity to enhance their performance for printers and roll stock laminators," said Grant Doescher, global marketing manager, ExxonMobil Chemical.
Both new grades are two-side coated, multi-layer, biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) label facestock designed for pressure sensitive applications requiring durability and aesthetic appeal. Label-Lyte 50LL539 is clear, while Label-Lyte 60LH538 is a white, cavitated film.
These new films are designed for low static in unwinding operations to help roll stock laminators and labels printers achieve high productivity, low scrap and reduced machine adjustments. As a result, customers experience fewer run interruptions and reduced intervention. Customers also can benefit from shorter start-up runs, products with enhanced shelf appeal, and time and cost savings. This is due to the ink receptivity, high-quality design capability, and ink and printing technique flexibility that both grades allow.
The coated print surface of both grades enhances ink adhesion and press performance, while offering printability with water-based and solvent-based flexo and gravure ink systems. In addition, performance with UV-flexo and UV-letterpress, UV-flatbed and rotary screen ink systems is excellent. The print surface also is compatible with hot and cold foil stamping systems. The coated adhesive-receiving surface provides pressure sensitive adhesion to water-based, solvent-based, hot melts and UV-curable hot melt systems.
The clarity of the Label-LyteTM 50LL539 film makes it suitable for demanding clear-on-clear applications such as beverages and health and beauty care product packaging. This film type can be used in the US market in contact with most food for applications like labeling of fruit and vegetables. Available globally, from capacity in both North America and Europe, these films allow customers to benefit from greater security of supply, consistent product quality and easier product qualification processes.
The opacity of the Label-LyteTM 60LH538 film makes it suitable for back side printing applications. The white cavitated structure delivers enhanced shelf appeal and brand visibility, while line efficiencies are possible due to longer production run opportunities.
"We are very excited about these new grades. Evaluations have been very successful in a broad range of commercial applications by several co-suppliers and customers," Doescher said.
About ExxonMobil Chemical
ExxonMobil Chemical is one of the world’s premier petrochemical companies with manufacturing, technology, and marketing operations around the world. The company delivers a broad portfolio of products and solutions efficiently and responsibly, with a commitment to create outstanding customer and shareholder value. ExxonMobil Chemical endorses the principles of sustainable development, including the need to balance economic growth, social development and environmental considerations. To learn more, visit www.exxonmobilchemical.com.
About the Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical
The Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical is a global leader in the development and manufacture of specialty oriented polypropylene (OPP) films, including multilayer white opaque films, metalized films and acrylic- and PVdC-coated films, for flexible packaging and labeling applications. The Films Business has affiliated production plants in Europe (Virton, Belgium; Kerkrade, the Netherlands; and Brindisi, Italy), and North America (LaGrange, Georgia; Shawnee, Oklahoma; and Belleville, Canada). The company and its affiliates have sales offices to support customer needs in countries around the world, including North America, Europe and Asia. Additional information regarding the Films Business can be found at www.oppfilms.com.
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