Abstract: A multi-layered sheet product is provided which is useful as a release backing for pressure sensitive adhesive labels or as a liner for foodstuff containers and trays. The sheet product has a polymeric layer and a cellulosic layer laminated together and having an adhesive layer therebetween. A substantially uniform silicone coating is provided on a surface of the polymeric layer opposite the surface adhered to the cellulosic layer. The polymeric layer surface having the silicone coating thereon constitutes a smooth surface which, when the product is used as a release backing, minimizes distortion of the adhesive surface of an adhesive label upon separation of the label from the sheet product, an important feature for use with transparent labels. When used as a release liner for foodstuff containers and trays, the polymeric layer prevents absorption by the cellulosic layer of water from the foodstuff.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a dissolvable or strippable polymeric release coating on the surface of flexible web, forming an overcoated metallized or optically variable layer on said release coating, and stripping or dissolving the release coating to release the overcoated layer. The release coating comprises a polymer of crotonic acid which is soluble in a solvent such as acetone. The polymer may be a copolymer of crotonic acid and at least one vinyl ester such as vinyl acetate. The release coating may be formed during an in-line process which begins with drawing the flexible web from a molten polymeric material. The methods are particularly advantageous for forming optically variable flakes and multilayered optically variable devices.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film coated with a permanent antistatic composition to form an antistatic coating thereon, and a method for priming a thermoplastic film with the antistatic composition. The antistatic composition comprises: from 2 to 11% by weight of an antistatic copolymer; from 0 to 0.45% by weight of an antistatic compound; from 0.25 to 2% by weight glycidoxy silane; from about 0.3 to 2% by weight spherical silica particles having an average diameter of 10-100 nanometers; and water, or a mixture or water and organic solvent, wherein the total weight percent of all components equals 100%.