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TECHNICAL BULLETIN VERSAFLEX™ PF Tack Layer for Surface Protective Films Properties Versaflex PF MD6727 Versaflex PF MD6741 Versaflex PF MD6649 Versaflex PF 9512 Versaflex PF MD6666 Versaflex PF MD6748 Versaflex PF MD6700 Features Low Tack Low Tack; Used for tailoring tack with MD6700 Low-Medium Tack Value Offering Medium Tack Low Gel/Residuals Low Tack Build High Tack Peel Strength Low Low-Medium Medium Medium-High Medium-High High High Applications Optical Films Home Appliances Plastics Construction/Bare Metals Finished Metals Steel/Painted Metals Bare Metals MFR @ 190°C/2.16 kg -- 4.5 17 5.4 21 4.8 6.5 MFR @ 230°C/2.16 kg 10 20 -- -- -- -- -- Specific Gravity, g/cc 0.92 0.91 0.92 0.92 0.94 0.94 0.94 Hardness, Shore A 50 49 37 38 37 31 30 G' @ 23°C, Pa 28.0 x 105 10.4 x 106 8.3 x 105 -- 9.9 x 105 11.8 x 105 10.0 x 105 DMA Tg, °C -29 -30 -9 10 11 15 21 LDPE/Versaflex PF Film1 180° Peel, N/25mm Stainless Steel after 20 min @ 25°C 0.5 2.2 3.2 6.1 6.7 8.5 8.6 after 7 days @ 25°C 0.6 2.7 4.3 5.5 8.2 8.3 10.3 PMMA2 after 20 min @ 25°C 1.1 1.7 3.8 4.9 6.9 8.3 8.8 after 20 min @ 75°C 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.9 9.0 10.7 11.8 after 7 days @ 75°C 4.0 4.4 5.9 9.8 8.4 9.8 10.3 Polycarbonate3 after 20 min @ 25°C 1.4 2.2 3.8 6.8 6.3 8.4 7.0 after 20 min @ 75°C 3.4 4.8 6.7 8.8 8.8 10.0 11.8 after 7 days @ 75°C 4.6 6.5 7.5 10.6 11.6 10.6 13.8 1 Film thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF 2 Arkema Plexiglas™ V052-100 (Plexiglas is a trademark of Arkema France Corp.) 3 Sabic Lexan™ L52-111 (Lexan is a trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED VERSAFLEX PF TACK LAYER FORMULATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films that apply easily, maintain tack with minimal build, peel smoothly and remove completely with little-to-no residue or ghosting.
BENEFITS OF VERSAFLEX PF FOR SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILMS: • Customizable tack • Single-step manufacturing process (co- extrusion) • Low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during manufacturing • Eliminates secondary coating and drying operations • Eliminates hazardous liquid chemicals compared to solvent systems • Reduces converting costs versus coating • Reduces energy consumption MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Versaflex PF formulations, customizable based on desired level of tack, are co-extruded with protective films to provide just the right amount of protection during the fabrication, assembly, shipment, storage and installation of finished goods in many industries and end-use applications including: • Optical films and display panels for consumer electronics • Home appliances • Construction and building materials • Furniture and cabinetry • Automotive and other transportation 100/0 90/10 80/20 70/30 60/40 40/60 30/70 20/80 10/90 0/100 0.9 1.1 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.7 3.8 4.9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6.5 1.6 Versaflex PF MD6727 Versaflex PF MD6748 Versaflex PF MD6700 Versaflex PF MD6666 Versaflex PF 9512 Versaflex PF MD6649 Versaflex PF MD6741 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 % of MD6741/MD6700 Degree of tack can be customized for substrate surfaces.
TAILORING TACK BY BLENDING VERSAFLEX PF Film Thickness: 39 micron LDPE/13 micron Versaflex PF F = Final tack after 7 days @ 25° C i = Initial tack after 20 mins @ 25° C Pe el S tr en gt h on S te el , N /2 5m m Pe el S tr en gt h on S te el , N /2 5m m PEEL STRENGTH ON STAINLESS STEEL Film Thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF F F F F F F F i i i i i i i www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-recyclability-dairy-packaging?sust%5B0%5D=1137
Some single use applications contain various layered components, making it difficult for waste facilities to effectively separate and recycle the packaging.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/closing-loop-post-consumer-recycled-pet-beverage-bottles?sust%5B0%5D=1135
To support the shift toward a circular economy, governments are legislating increased levels of recycled material in single-use packaging.
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Choose from single twisted fibers or cords
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Achieve greater conductivity levels with lower loadings in single- and multi-wall nanotubes
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Versatile colorants in single-pigment or custom multi-pigment options.
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For example, you may use a single site for production that serves various locations or geographies.
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Keep it simple: Get the color and additive enhancement you need from a single concentrate
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-recyclability-dairy-packaging
Some single use applications contain various layered components, making it difficult for waste facilities to effectively separate and recycle the packaging.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-mat-additives
Keep it simple: Get the color and additive enhancement you need from a single concentrate