ABSTRACT
Silicone release coatings are vitally important to the tag and label industry, which could not exist in its present form without reliable release agents. Silicones possess unique physical and chemical properties that make this class of substances ideal for the purpose of releasing pressure-sensitive adhesives. Silicone release agents worth $130 to $150 million were sold worldwide in 1988, contributing to products with a total value that exceeds $3 billion.
