PRODUCT SAFETY
Product
Self Adhesive, Remoistenable, Heat Activated coated materials and labels.
Intended Use
The products are intended for use in general and specific label applications. Information
relating to individual product performance can be obtained either from particular
product information sheets or by contacting MIL PAPERS UK Limited at Sawtry, or from
our local Sales Manager.
Composition
The products utilise papers of conventional papermaking formulations, synthetics plus
adhesives and silicones that are deemed suitable for the intended use by virtue of
American or German food clearance legislation or that are generally recognised as
safe.
Health Hazard
There are no known hazards associated with the use of these products.
Fire Hazards
These products will support combustion if ignited. Conventional extinguishing medium
can be used, depending on the local circumstances, eg. Water should not be used near
electrical equipment.
Environmental Hazards
No known environmental hazards are associated with these products.
Storage
Adhesive coated products should be stored away from sources of ignition, radiant heat
and sunlight.
For advice on the handling and storage of these products, please see the section entitled
“Handling and Storage Conditions” or the trade recommendations issued by FINAT and
the EPSMA
Use
The optimum label manufacturing and storage conditions for these products are 18-23ºC
and a relative humidity of 50-55%. For the ideal label application conditions to attain
the best technical performance of the products please refer to the individual diaures
technical information sheet.
Disposal
MIL Papers UK self adhesive laminates can be incinerated and are best disposed of
by the energy recovery route. MIL PAPERS UK self adhesive waste can be used as a constituent
of fuel pellets. These have a high calorific value that allows them to be used for
power generation.
Our self adhesive materials can be landfilled without any known hazard to the environment.
Schemes for the recycling of component parts of self adhesive laminate eg. siliconised
paper, matrix waste etc. are currently under investigation.
Recycling
Recycling of “like with like” label and container is a generally accepted practice.
eg. polyethylene label on polyethylene bottle, paper label on cardboard box etc.
Recycling of self adhesive paper labels back into the paper/board manufacturing process
cannot be recommended without the following reservation: MIL Papers UK self adhesive
paper laminates can be recycled into the paper/board manufacturing process only if
the mill utilises a specific separation step of de-inking and flotation.
Environment
MIL PAPERS UK Limited takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and will
endeavour to minimise the environmental impact of its manufacturing and distribution
activities.
The company is continually looking for ways to encourage environment protection where
this can be effected through its own organization and/or industry in which it operates.
The manufacturing operation is not considered to have any significant adverse impact
on the environment, but the company is nevertheless committed where possible to:
- use 100% solvent free adhesives whether aqueous or hot melt, and solventless silicone.
- use packaging and raw materials that conform to environmentally directed standards
for recyclability, re-use and heavy metal content.
- adopt raw materials that comply with BS EN 71-3 (Toy safety – regarding toxic metal
content).
- adopt raw materials that comply with food packaging regulations (German BfR or US
FDA) applicable to limited contacts with foodstuffs.
- give preference to suppliers who have formally approved quality and environmental
quality and environmental management systems with qualifications such as ISO 14001
or EMAS.
- use papers manufactured from pulp bleached by elemental chlorine free (ECF) or totally
chlorine free (TCF) methods.
- meet all legislative requirements for atmospheric emissions, trade effluents and waste
disposal.
For further information relating to the above issues please contact MIL Papers UK
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