Materials/Substrates
The selection of materials is of paramount importance. The proper package should be functional, protect the product, and have merchandising appeal. Significant chemical properties such as vapor transmission, chemical compatibility, gas transfer rate, permeation and pigmentation must be considered. In addition, certain physical properties such as impact strength, light transmission, stress cracking, cold fracturing, and structural design are also important. Compatibility is particularly important in considering plastic packaging.
FDA-Accepted Packaging Films
Form in thicknesses of .010" through .080"
- Oriented Polystyrene (OPS)
- Polyestar (PET)
- Polyethylene L/D
- Polyethylene H/D
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene (HIPS)
- PETG
- PVC
- PLA Nature-Based Packaging (Sustainable, Corn-Based)
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