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42. “Thermoplastic coatings” are coatings which do not require crosslinking or curing.The heat treatment does not induce changes in the structure of the coatings but(similar to thermoset coatings) ensures that any organic solvents used forapplication purposes are no longer present in the finished film. Residual levels ofsolvents may be present in the finished film at levels which will not endangerhuman health or adversely affect organoleptic properties in accordance withArticle 3 of Framework regulation Ec 1935/200443. “Thermoset coatings” are coatings which develop their mechanical and packperformance once the adequate crosslinking or curing has been achieved.44. Water may be present in a wet coating, but in most cases it is not a solvent but amedium in which to carry the other coating materials which are dispersed into it.Frequently there will be an organic co-solvent present.58Europäische Vereinigung der Lack-, Druckfarben- und KünstlerfarbenindustrieEuropean Council of Paint, Printing Inks and Artists' Colours IndustryAvenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4 - BE-1160 BrusselsTel:+32 (0)2 676 7480 - Fax: + 32 (0)2 676 7490 - E-mail: secretariat@cepe.org -Internet: http://www.cepe.org/