{"id":58154,"date":"2022-03-01T17:05:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=58154"},"modified":"2022-03-01T17:05:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:05:02","slug":"stretch-film-basf-duo-plast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/stretchfolie-basf-duo-plast\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretch film prevents explosions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Together with BASF, the Hessian film manufacturer Duo Plast has developed the stretch film Duo Ex-Tra, which does not become electrostatically charged and can therefore also be used in potentially explosive areas. This is made possible by the polymer Elastostat.<\/strong><\/p>

Conventional stretch films are not approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres due to the static load and pallets must be repacked. The effort involved in unpacking and packing incoming and outgoing goods with conventional stretch film should not be underestimated.<\/strong> Stretch film with Elastostat is therefore particularly suitable for companies in the chemical industry and their suppliers, who can be supplied directly to hazardous areas in the future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Since 2017, the development team at BASF<\/a>, consisting of packaging consultancy, safety technology, product development and polyurethane sales in Lemf\u00f6rde, set about satisfying the long-standing demand for a dissipative film. The solution: Elastostat, a dissipative polymer<\/strong>, based on TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane).<\/p>

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\u201eAdding our additive to the film to increase conductivity was not feasible straight away. This is because we not only had to achieve the required surface resistance, but also maintain elasticity<\/strong> and note that the film is very thin.\u201c - Anja Oltmanns, <\/strong>TPU Sales, BASF<\/p><\/blockquote>

The film is colour-coded with red flashes, so that the pallets packed with it are clearly recognisable.<\/strong> and suitability for the relevant areas can be ensured.<\/p>

Source<\/em>: BASF<\/a><\/p>