Escoat® P-20 Solids is a non-silicone product especially produced and widely used for pressure sensitive labels, film and tapes. Its high degree of purity, quality and tight melting point range offers superior properties and performance to critical users. Escoat® P-20 Solids is used on films with adhesives based on natural rubber, SBR, SIS, acrylic, etc. primarily for obtaining release in self wound tapes where tight peel is mandatory. Escoat® P-20 Solids is expected to give a peel strength 2-3 times the level expected from most silicone release agents. In addition, the non-stick properties of the Escoat® P-20 Solids resin find use in a wide range of applications outside the pressure sensitive area.

Characteristics: At a solids level of approximately 10%, Escoat® P-20 Solids generally forms a reversible gel on standing. The stiffness of the gel depends upon the temperature and the concentration of the non-volatile materials present. The reversible gel may be dissolved back into the solution with very moderate temperature increases. Due to unknown flammability hazards of toluene and other solvents every precaution should be taken to prevent the consequences of incorrect handling. Homogeneous solutions are also obtained with other aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and esters. Polar solvents, such as alcohols, should be avoided, as they tend to cause precipitation. To avoid inconvenience of gel formation during coating operation, levels of 1% solids or less are recommended provided suitable coating techniques are available to give uniform consistent coating.