Safetek International, Inc.    Brooklyn, NY 11219
May 14, 2012 Intended for meat, poultry, produce, and frozen foods, Safetek Professional Food Service Film is based on polyethylene material that disintegrates in given time period and, when annihilated, burns to hydrogen and carbon with no residual polluting side effects. Cling film is 100% non-toxic, 100% recyclable, and conforms to food contact regulations.

Bayer MaterialScience, LLC - Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants    Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Apr 26, 2012 Laser-engravable, anti-scratch Makrofol® ID 320 is suited for card producers seeking to incorporate high-resolution images and tactile elements into high-durability, long-life ID documents. Properties simplify card construction while improving security capabilities. Able to be laminated similarly to conventional polycarbonate films, cards made with this film do not require additional layers of laser-engravable film.

ITW Muller    Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Apr 09, 2012 Available in 43 and 63 gauge, REDUCER(TM) Down-Gauge Film consists of 5-layer, cast metallocene formulation that can be pre-stretched up to 300% without compromising stiffness required to secure and retain loads. Product also offers puncture resistance with minimal film breaks. Designed to unwind quietly, transparent film enables product identification and bar code reading. REDUCER comes in 20 or 30 in. width and lengths of 7,500 or 10,500 ft.

Eclipse Film Technologies    Hamilton, OH 45011
Mar 15, 2012 Targeting bottle applications, 3-layer polyolefin shrink label films are composed of linear low-density polyethylene and TOPAS® cyclic olefin copolymer (COC). TOPAS COC resin acts as enabling technology, enhancing shrink and gloss while providing sustainability. These recyclable, low density films are separated from PET bottles via standard water flotation recycling systems. Film exhibit 40%-60% machine direction shrink at 100°C and 0%-2% growth in cross/transverse direction at 100°C.

Toray Plastics (America)    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Mar 12, 2012 Addressing needs of consumer-goods companies and converters, Torayfan® F63 heat-sealable BOPP film employs proprietary technology that promotes adhesion of water- and solvent-based inks on print side. Product, developed for use as print web, is especially suited for use with white inks when opacity is desired. Seal-initiation temperature for lap seals enables fast processing on high-speed form-fill-seal equipment.

Argotec, Inc.    Greenfield, MA 01302
Feb 17, 2012 Targeting film coaters and converters serving graphics industry, 1 mil thick ArgoGraph® 46510 Overlaminate Facestock Graphics Film preserves, protects, and prolongs life of advertising and decorative graphics. Film is formulated from aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resin and features abrasion, chip, and cold-crack resistance as well as non-yellowing, UV resistance. There are no plasticizers to migrate and cause embrittlement or adhesive incompatibility.

DeWAL Industries, Inc.    Saunderstown, RI 02874
Feb 09, 2012 Put through densification process, abrasion-resistant DW 400 Film provides tensile strength of 21,000 psi, particularly important for hoses, rubber belting, and chute linings. Pressure-sensitive DW 423-5EZ Tape has aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive and no release liner, while optically clear DW 424-4 Tape features permanent acrylic adhesive, and comes in rolls on release liner. DW 424-4 is suited for labeling over laminate where abrasion and chemical resistance are required.

Solutia, Inc.    Saint Louis, MO 63166
Feb 01, 2012 Intended for commercial/residential use, EnerLogic® 70 combines low-e coating, virtually invisible appearance, and visible light transmission of up to 70%. Low-e coating effectively transforms the insulating power of single-pane windows into double-pane and double-pane windows into triple-pane for year-round energy conservation. In summer, heat from sun is reflected away from windows. In winter, radiant heat from home's heating system is directed back into interior.

TANAKA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.    Tokyo   Japan
Jan 26, 2012 Ruthenium Material consists of MOCVD (Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition) film formation material (precursor) used in next-generation DRAM. By using this ruthenium precursor, manufacture of capacitor electrodes can support miniaturization in 20 nm generation and later. High-purity metallo-organic complex, made up of organic compounds and metallic element, enables film formation at 165°C in hydrogen atmosphere and exhibits smoothness with asperity of 1.1 nm or less.

Toray Plastics (America)    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Dec 15, 2011 Suitable for processing on high-speed form-fill-seal equipment, Torayfan® KMS1 70-gauge biaxially oriented heat-sealable matte film can serve as outer web in food packaging applications. Product offers low-gloss surface with optimal haze, and print adhesion layer that accepts water- and solvent-based inks commonly used on rotogravure and flexographic printing presses. Applications include salty snacks, baked goods, crackers, cookies, and confectionary items.

Avery Dennison    Pasadena, CA 91103
Nov 28, 2011 Supplied as acrylic-coated polyurethane film on polyester release liner, MED 5567A provides manufacturers of temporary adherent medical devices with alternative to acrylic adhesives and rubber-based hydrocolloid dressings. Breathability and absorbency promotes fluid handling capacity (FHC) without compromising adhesion properties and moisture vapor transmission rate characteristic of acrylic adhesives. Overall thickness is 125 µm, and transparent solution conforms to skin contours.

Avery Dennison    Pasadena, CA 91103
Nov 28, 2011 Free of PVC, PVdC, and plasticizers, InteliShield(TM) Barrier Film has antimicrobial inner surface and additional layers that lend to strength and secure bonding. Product incorporates 2 odor blocking technologies and antimicrobial agent that stays within film structure, remains active as bag fills, and will not enter body via stoma or leach into bag contents. Resistant to ripping and tearing, film can be sealed using techniques such as heat, heat impulse, or RF welding.

Dunmore Corp.    Bristol, PA 19007
Oct 25, 2011 Designed to meet consumer demand for solar modules that match home exteriors, Black FPE (fluorinated polyester) film consists of black PV backsheet that makes modules resemble skylights. Polyester core, finished with fluorinated layer, combines durability with optimized physical, optical, and electrical properties. Gloss surface promotes efficiency with its solar reflectance, and bond strength for all layers of laminate provides stability under damp heat and freeze-thaw conditions.

Michelman Inc.    Cincinnati, OH 45236
Oct 06, 2011 FDA-compliant Michem Coat 40Y provides barrier coating for paper and corrugated. Combination of raw materials and proprietary formulation techniques are used to produce coating that is resistant to water, oil, and grease and has optimized release properties. Completely repulpable and recyclable, this hot melt and coldset gluable product maintains stability and can be applied smoothly on rod, blade, or roll coaters either inline or offline.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.    Streetsboro, OH 44241
Sep 28, 2011 Engineered using advanced polymer technologies, XD Blend provides thin, 0.95 mil material for use with AirPouch® Express(TM) 3 void-fill packaging system. Material comes pre-formed and fan-folded in box that contains nearly 5,000 ft of uninflated pillows, minimizing changeover times and storage space requirements. Part of EarthAware(TM) family of films, fully recyclable XD Blend contains additive that causes biodegradation in 9 months to 5 years, depending on exposure conditions.

Foster West Corporation    Putnam, CT 06260
Sep 16, 2011 Custom extruded film and rod can be made with customer-specified active pharmaceutical ingredients and range of polymer formulations, including EVA, bioresorbable, and water-soluble polymers. With output intended to aid implant, patch, and oral drug delivery applications, approach combines material blending with direct extrusion shape forming. Production capabilities include drug/polymer films in widths of 2-5.5 in. and thicknesses of 0.0012-0.0394 in. and solid rods from 0.020-0.315 in.

Surface Guard, Inc.    Aurora, IL 60504
Aug 05, 2011 Featuring slight difference in adhesion strength, Surface Guard® 132 and 133 provide temporary protection of painted metals and plastics. Both feature polyolefin film coated with water-based acrylic adhesive system, and exhibit low adhesion build over time when used with stainless steel, polycarbonate, acrylic, painted metal, and bright aluminum surfaces. When protection is no longer needed, products are removed with quick release. Sizes range from 1-80 in. W in roll lengths up to 15,000 ft.

Kl???ckner Pentaplast of America, Inc.    Gordonsville, VA 22942
Jul 29, 2011 Meeting needs of medical form-fill-seal and tray applications, Pentamed® MD-EK10R00 Films protect sterilized contents against damage and breach of sterile barriers. High glass-transition temperature allows for heat resistance that slows aging while speeding validation and sterilization. Sterilization chamber temperatures are not limited by package so there is minimized risk of warping and sticking. For every 10°C increase in EtO chamber temperature, sterilization time can be cut in half.

ACPO, Ltd.    Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Jul 20, 2011 Featuring linerless design and low-glare surface, 631T PSA Roll Label Film is suited for labels and tags with flexibility for thermal transfer changeable data. Product is coated with clear emulsion acrylic adhesive system and offers resistance to abrasion, chemicals, acids, oils sunlight, weathering, and aging.

Toray Plastics (America)    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Jun 23, 2011 Available for CPGs and converters, Torayfan® CBH and CBLH biaxially-oriented clear barrier polypropylene films are designed for used as mono-webs and alternatives to PVdC-coated film. Torayfan CBH friction properties, seal-initiation temperature, and heat-seal window accelerate processing and manufacturing. Additionally, Torayfan CBLH film offers improved sealant layer that provides greater seal strength and hermetic seal. Both films protect against moisture-vapor transmission.