1. Release Base Papers Product Range

2. Face Stock 3 Adhesive 2 Release Liner 1 Silicone Coating Release Base Papers Release Base Paper + Silicone Coating

3.  Silca Supercalendered base papers for Silicone coating  Silco Clay Coated base papers for silicone coating Release Base Papers Main Applications  Pressure Sensitive Laminates in reels for industrial application of primary labels  Double side Adhesive tapes  Carriers and Interleaves  Retail Pricing, Tagging  Corrective tapes...  Pressure Sensitive Laminates in sheets  Office Products, VIP Labels  Laminates in sheets for graphic, promotional, plotter applications  Sanitary products  Self Adhesive Envelopes

4.  Silca Supercalendered base papers  Silco Clay-Coated base papers Release Base Papers Making and Properties  Silicone hold out is obtained through chemical treatment of the surface and subsequent off-line Supercalendering  The pressure and friction of SuperCalender cylinders delivers high density, smoothness and transparency to the paper  Silicone hold out is obtained through the application of one or more coating layers  Coating is applied still on the Paper Machine (on-line coating)  The paper results opaque, bulky and has good lay-flat

5. Applications needing a Supercalendered Base Paper Primary Labels of food and beverages, cosmetics and other household products are carried in reels through printing, cutting and dispensing, by a silicone coated release liner. Requirements : high smoothness for silicone hold-out; high density and even thickness for accurate die cut; high transparency for photocell detection Silca Label Silca Label A range of supercalendered base papers for silicone coating designed to meet those specific needs. · 57 – 80 gsm · Suitable for coating with all silicone systems (solvent, solvent- free, Emulsion, UV)

6. Applications needing a Supercalendered Base Paper Double side adhesive tapes are used in domestic and industrial applications. They are winded over a double side silicone coated release liner, that prevents the tape from sticking to itself. Requirements : high smoothness and surface treatment enabling silicone hold- out on both sides; high internal bond Silca Industrial Silca Industrial Supercalendered base papers treated for silicone coating on both sides.  62 – 130 gsm  Suitable for coating with all silicone systems (solvent, solvent- free, Emulsion, UV)

7. Applications needing a Supercalendered Base Paper PSA Insulation and Soundproofing materials are widely used in automotive and construction industry. The adhesive face of those materials is protected by a silicone coated release liner. Requirements : high mechanical characteristics; high internal bond to stand the often very high tack of adhesives used. Silca Industrial Silca Industrial Supercalendered base papers for silicone coating, ideal for “heavy duty” industrial applications and for use as carriers and interleaves.  62 – 130 gsm  Suitable for coating with all silicone systems (solvent, solvent- free, Emulsion, UV)

8. Applications needing a Supercalendered Base Paper Specialty Applications demand materials winded in very small reels that assure the needed length and a small diameter to fit into the devices they serve: retail portable pricing labellers, supermarket weights; corrective tapes etc. Requirements : low weight and low thickness; high resistance and transparency Silca Light Silca Light Supercalendered base papers for silicone coating are high performance glassines with increased transparency and low thickness.  40 – 50 gsm  Suitable for coating with all silicone systems (solvent, solvent- free, Emulsion, UV)

9. Applications needing a Supercalendered Base Paper Primary Labels Adhesive Tapes Soundproof, Insulating, Interleaves Specialty Applications Silca Label 57 – 80 gsm Silca Industrial 62 – 130 gsm Silca Industrial 62 – 130 gsm Silca Light 40 – 50 gsm

10. Office Products such as self-adhesive labels in A4 sheets for desk-top printing are more and more popular. They rely on a release liner with specific features Requirements : appropriate body for a perfectly flat sheet; back side allowing easy feeding of the sheet into the printer Silco Office Silco Office A range of clay-coated base papers for silicone coating assuring low silicone consumption, good body and perfect lay-flat. Adapted back side avoids misfeeding while enabling good printing (for brand or instructions)  50 – 70 gsm  Suitable for coating with all silicone systems (solvent, solvent-free, Emulsion, UV) Applications needing a Clay Coated Base Paper

11. PSA laminates in Large Sheets suit a variety of uses, from screen printed promotional material to plotter cut vinyls for decorative and graphic applications. Top performance is expected from the liner to allow precise register in multi-step printing Requirements : high dimensional stability; extremely high lay-flat, high smoothness of the silicone coated side Silco Classic Silco Classic A range of clay- coated base papers for silicone coating featuring extremely smooth coated side for lowest silicone consumption, highest dimensional stability and lay-flat. Silco Flat Silco Flat clay coated base papers feature an additional coating on the back side for an even improved lay-flat  75 – 180 gsm  Suitable for coating with all silicone systems (solvent, solvent-free, Emulsion, UV) Applications needing a Clay Coated Base Paper

12. Self adhesive envelopes offer easy use and various features (re- seal, no steam sensitiveness …). The adhesive strip on the envelope flap is protected by a silicone coated release liner to be pealed before sealing. Requirements : good lay-flat to avoid anti aesthetic wrinkles; printability of the back side for brand or instructions Silco Light Silco Light Light-weight pigmented release base papers for silicone coating, offering good siliconability, mechanical strength, back side printability.  35 – 45 gsm  Suitable for coating with all silicone systems (solvent, solvent-free, Emulsion, UV) Applications needing a Clay Coated Base Paper

13. Sanitary Products like disposable baby diapers and sanitary napkins rely on self adhesive sealing systems. A light-weight release liner to be peeled before use protects the adhesive strips. Requirements : good mechanical properties; good lay-flat; printability of the back side for brand or instructions Silco Light Silco Light Light-weight pigmented release base papers for silicone coating, offering good siliconability, mechanical strength, back side printability.  35 – 45 gsm  Suitable for coating with all silicone systems (solvent, solvent-free, Emulsion, UV) Applications needing a Clay Coated Base Paper

14. Office Products Large Sheets Self adhesive envelopes Sanitary Products Silco Office 50 – 70 gsm Silco Classic, Silco Flat 75 – 180 gsm Silco Light 35 – 45 gsm Silco Light 35 – 45 gsm