FLX000146

Flexcon® OptiFlex® Polypropylene 230 H White TC-332™ A-32 TracRite™ 150

Primary and Secondary Labeling White Polypropylene

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Benefits

  • Excellent surface smoothness allows for optimum ink laydown
  • Film conformability for rigid containers provides maximum label and graphic coverage

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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]) MilsMicrons
Film 2.3 +/- 10%58
Adhesive 0.55-0.6 +/- 0.1 (3)14-17
Liner1.4 +/- 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 fromAverage Oz/In(N/m)
Acrylic38418
Glass43473
Polycarbonate50550
Styrene44484

Test Method: ASTM D 903 (Modified for 72 hour dwell time)

Additional PropertiesValueTest Method
Expected Shear
Tack470ASTM D 2979
Expected Exterior LifeIndoor use only
Additional Information
Service Temperature -40ºF to 176ºF (-40ºC to 80ºC)
Minimum Application Temperature 50°F (10°C)
Storage StabilityTwo years stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% RH

Product Details

TitleDescription
AdhesivePermanent
Product AgencyN/A
Color FamilyWhite
ConvertingRoll Form
Film FamilyN/A
Master Web Width60
Other Available WidthsN/A
Print TechnologyScreen - UV, Flexographic - Water, Flexographic - UV, Letterpress - UV, Offset - UV, Flexographic - Solvent, Hot Stamping
Surface TypeLSE Plastic, HSE Plastic, Glass
Surface TreatmentCondensation, Frosted, Moisture
Surface TextureFrosted, Smooth
Surface ProfileConcave, 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.