Elkem launches SILCOLEASE™ UV POLY 126, a new ready-to-use UV acrylate formulation especially designed for release coating of thermal labels that are self-wound without the use of a separate release liner. It guarantees the desired level of performance during the manufacturing, cutting, converting, and printing stages, making it possible to develop sustainable thermal printed linerless labels and enable a circular economy.

Elkem is offering silicone release coatings in the widest range of formats, including solvent-based, water-dilutable emulsion formulations, solventless thermal and UV. Users can choose the most appropriate system for their specific coating equipment and substrate while accounting for energy, sustainability, regulatory, and safety requirements.