FLX000146
Flexcon® OptiFlex® Polypropylene 230 H White TC-332™ A-32 TracRite™ 150
Primary and Secondary Labeling White Polypropylene
Request informationBenefits
- Excellent surface smoothness allows for optimum ink laydown
- Film conformability for rigid containers provides maximum label and graphic coverage
Contact: +1 508 885 8200
Features
- 2.3 mil white polypropylene offers excellent resistance to shrinkage, moisture, humidity, and product contents
- Polypropylene is more economical and conformable than polyester and provides a good diecutting base
- Topcoat optimizes printability with flexographic, rotary screen, rotary letterpress inks and hot stamping
- Permanent pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive bonds well to glass, low- and high-surface energy plastics without lifting, tunneling or flagging
- Adhesive offers excellent tack, clarity and wet-out characteristics
- Backed with Flexcon® TracRite™ 150 polyester release liner for excellent on-press performance for tight registration graphics
- Release liner provides a good diecutting base and allows for high-speed dispensing
Technical Data
Physical Properties
| Thickness (Mils [microns]) | Mils | Microns |
|---|---|---|
| Total Product | 4.71 | |
| Film | 2.3 +/- 10% | 58 |
| Adhesive | 0.55-0.6 +/- 0.1 (3) | 14-17 |
| Liner | 1.4 +/- 10% | 36 |
Test Method: ASTM D 3652 (Modified for use with non-tape products)
| Dimensional Stability (%) | Value |
|---|---|
| MD | No shrinkage observed |
| TD |
Test Method: Applied Shrinkage: 24 hour dwell time on aluminum panel then 24 hours at 160°F (71°C)
Adhesion Properties
| Ultimate Peel from | Average Oz/In | (N/m) |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | 38 | 418 |
| Glass | 43 | 473 |
| Polycarbonate | 50 | 550 |
| Styrene | 44 | 484 |
Test Method: ASTM D 903 (Modified for 72 hour dwell time)
| Additional Properties | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Shear (hours) | ||
| Tack (g) | 470 | ASTM D 2979 |
| Expected Exterior Life | Indoor use only | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Service Temperature | -40ºF to 176ºF (-40ºC to 80ºC) | |
| Minimum Application Temperature | 50°F (10°C) | |
| Storage Stability | Two years stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% RH |
Product Details
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Permanent |
| Product Agency | N/A |
| Color Family | White |
| Converting | Roll Form |
| Film Family | N/A |
| Master Web Width | 60 |
| Other Available Widths | N/A |
| Print Technology | Screen - UV, Flexographic - Water, Flexographic - UV, Letterpress - UV, Offset - UV, Flexographic - Solvent, Hot Stamping |
| Surface Type | LSE Plastic, HSE Plastic, Glass |
| Surface Treatment | Condensation, Frosted, Moisture |
| Surface Texture | Frosted, Smooth |
| Surface Profile | Concave, Convex, Recess, Rigid, Flat |
Product Performance and Suitability
Descriptive information, performance data, and recommendations for Flexcon products are guides and not specifications.
Providing this information is to assist you and does not constitute a warranty of any kind by Flexcon.
Purchasers must independently determine the material’s suitability for their intended use. No distributor,
salesman, or representative of Flexcon is authorized to provide any warranty or guarantee beyond what is stated.
FLEXCON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE.
