EU regulatory demands for increased information on packaging has led to an increase in demand for Pulse Roll Label Products’ UV flexo free radical release varnish for peel and read applications.
With less than a year to go when Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulations become mandatory on 1 June 2015 for all mixtures, demand for peel and read labels is growing as these formats become the preferred choice for many end users.
Gary Seward, managing director, said, ‘Following the development and launch of our UV flexo free radical release varnish in 2011, we have seen considerable growth in peel and read applications in both the UK and export markets. This dramatic increase in demand reflects growing end user requirements to provide enhanced product and more detailed consumer information on pack. Now a market-leading product, which has set an industry standard after being in commercial use for over three years, our release varnish is now one of our best sellers worldwide. The forthcoming changes in CLP regulation present many opportunities for end users to take advantage of peel and read label technology and our free radical release varnish provides a great solution for both end-users and label printers alike.’
According to the company the product provides excellent release properties and adhesion with smooth, even and consistent repeatable release characteristics on a variety of substrates. The free radical UV formulation allows smooth running on press and can be used on any printing machine at any time, significantly reducing waste and press clean-up times, improving production efficiencies and overcoming issues often associated with the use of cationic systems on press.
