New technology from Ashland speeds laminate curing time

A new technology from Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., allows flexible packaging converters to decrease curing time and eliminate ‘hot-room’ curing. Ashland’s Purelam Fastcure solventless laminating adhesives are aliphatic polyurethane-based and are FDA compliant for a variety of end-use products.

‘This environmentally friendly technology will allow converters to speed their process and reduce energy costs,’ said Dave Hatgas, director of sales for Ashland’s specialty polymers and adhesives. ‘Purelam Fastcure’s laminating adhesives bring converters real bottom-line value by delivering a final cure at ambient temperature in only two days.’

Purelam Fastcure laminating adhesives features zero aromatic amines and meet the regulatory requirements for use in medical, hot-fill, and cook-in-bag applications. Two Purelam Fastcure laminating adhesive formulations, 110/240 and 110/230, are currently available.