What is the Silicone - What is silicone??

A synthetic polymer made of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms along with other elements such as carbon and hydrogen Silicone can be produced in a variety of forms each of which is manufactured with a key set of properties to suit the intended application Silicones have exceptionally high thermal stability their properties remain unchanged even at extreme temperatures can repel water or absorb it can act as electrical conductors or insulators are flexible and durable can be used to promote adhesion or lubrication and are chemically resistant In labelling silicone is the standard release agent used in pressure sensitive constructions to facilitate the removal of a label from its backing sheet It is also used in some adhesives due to its resistance to heat light moisture and various chemicals and is also used as an additive in printing inks to improve flow

Glossary

Release Coat - What is a release coat?

Definition of RELEASE COAT:

A treatment that is applied to the backing sheet of pressure sensitive labels during the manufacturing stage. The standard release agent used as the release coating in pressure sensitive labels is silicone. This coating means that when a label is removed from its backing sheet, it releases cleanly and easily with no part of the label remaining stuck to the sheet.

A person peels a label off its backing sheet; the backing sheet has a release coat that allows the label to be removed.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term release coat:
Label Planet (2020) What is a release coat? | Release Coat Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/release-coat/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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