Bulk bags, also called flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), can move and store from 250 to 2,000 kg of bulk materials. This article discusses some serious issues that arise when handling FIBCs containing volatile products in hazardous atmospheres.
Initially disregarded as too expensive and not technically advanced enough for laminating applications, energy-curable formulations have become a major player in the converting and packaging industry, especially for specialty applications.
Starch- and dextrin-based adhesives play a large part in industrial production, especially the packaging industry.
August 1, 2005
This article provides an overview of the raw materials that go into starch and dextrin adhesives, the methods of adhesive manufacture, and the additives that are commonly used in formulations for improvement of specific properties.
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