FLX069573
Flexcon® OptiFlex® Thin EcoFocus® 069573 (PP 160 H Clear TC-458 V-52RE TracRite™ 92)
Topcoated 1.6 mil hard clear polypropylene film for packaging wash-off adhesive label solutions. Enabling Recycling of PET Containers.
Request informationBenefits
- Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
- Product has been 3rd party tested for Higher Pressure Processing (HPP) and adhesive was found to have the necessary strength and compatibility to withstand the HPP conditions
- Release liner provides a good diecutting base and allows for high-speed dispensing
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Features
- Topcoated 1.6 mil hard clear polypropylene (BOPP) offers excellent resistance to shrinkage, moisture, humidity and product contents
- Excellent surface smoothness allows for optimum ink laydown
- Printable via UV, solvent & water flexo, narrow-format UV inkjet, roll-form dry toner, UV rotary screen, UV letterpress and hot stamping
- Film clarity is ideal for achieving the no-label look
- High-performance adhesive adheres well to PET containers
- Adhesive separates cleanly from PET flake during the recycling process allowing for the collection of rPET
- Backed with a Flexcon® TracRite™ 92 polyester release liner for excellent on-press performance for tight-registration graphics
Additional Details
APR Critical Guidance Recognition - Flexcon's undecorated OptiFlex® Thin EcoFocus® PP 160 H Clear TC pressure-sensitive labels, with V-52RE adhesive meet or exceed APR's Critical Guidance Protocol for Clear PET Articles with Labels and Closures.
Technical Data
Physical Properties
| Thickness (Mils [microns]) | Mils | Microns |
|---|---|---|
| Total Product | 3.47 | |
| Film | 1.6 +/- 10% | 44 |
| Adhesive | 0.5-0.6 +/- 0.1 | 13-15 +/- 3 |
| Liner | 0.92 +/- 5% | 23 |
Test Method: ASTM D 3652 (Modified for use with non-tape product)
| Dimensional Stability (%) | Value |
|---|---|
| MD | No Shrinkage Observed |
| TD |
Test Method: On Al panel at 160°F (71°C) for 24 hr.
Adhesion Properties
| Ultimate Peel from | Average Oz/In | (N/m) |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel | 23 | 253 |
| Glass | 22 | 242 |
| Polyester | 23 | 253 |
Test Method: ASTM D 903 (Modified for 72 hr dwell time)
| Additional Properties | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Shear (hours) | 10 | ASTM D 3654 Method A (1 hr. dwell, 1 sq. in, 4 lb. load) |
| Tack (g) | 500 | ASTM D 2979 |
| Expected Exterior Life | Indoor use only | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Service Temperature | -40°F to 212°F (-40°C to 100°C) | |
| Minimum Application Temperature | 20°F (-6.6°C) | |
| Storage Stability | Two years stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity |
Product Details
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Permanent |
| Product Agency | Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) |
| Color Family | Clear |
| Converting | Roll Form |
| Film Family | N/A |
| Master Web Width | 76 |
| Other Available Widths | N/A |
| Print Technology | Letterpress - UV, Screen - UV, Offset - UV, Flexographic - Solvent, Flexographic - UV, Hot Stamping, Inkjet - UV Narrow Format, Flexographic - Water |
| Surface Type | PET |
| Surface Treatment | Flame Treat, Mold Release Agent, Corona Treat |
| Surface Texture | Smooth |
| Surface Profile | Compound Curve, 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.
