ADVANCES IN SOLVENTLESS ADHESIVES, 2008 PLACE Conference

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The benefits of solventless adhesives become more apparent every day in our current environment. By switching from solvent based adhesives a convertor will gain the following:

• Total elimination of solvent emissions and the related costs of either solvent recovery or incineration.
• Reduced energy costs with the elimination of drying ovens.
• Meet environmental regulations and eliminate the need for EPA permits.
• Lower the adhesive application weight
• No retained solvents due to the adhesive.
• Faster line speeds.
• Favorable health and safety characteristics resulting in lower insurance costs.
• Greatly reduced adhesive waste and easy disposal.
• Promotion of the “green “ image of packaging.