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CHARACTERISTICS |
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 Strength and toughness |
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Resistance to chemicals,
heat, grease, oil |
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Good impact resistance |
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Excellent for
flash-freeze & hot-fill applications |
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Microwaveable,
dishwasher safe |
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Kosher, FDA accepted |
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Sterilizable |
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Versatility |
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Barrier to moisture |
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Good ink receptivity
after treatment |
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Matte or gloss finish |
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PROCESS & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES |
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Gauge range 11 to 70
mils |
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Density 0.900 gms/cm3 |
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Shrinkage 0.0100" –
0.0250" per inch of width |
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Tensile Strength at
Yield 4,000 – 6,000 psi |
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Ultimate Elongation 100
– 400% |
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Flexural Modulus 200,000
– 300,000 psi |
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Typical Temperature
Range -10°F to 240°F |
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Formability: Good |
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BARRIER
PROPERTIES |
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Water Vapor: Good to
Excellent |
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Gas: Fair to Good |
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
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Acids: Good to Excellent |
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Strong Oxidizing Agents:
Fair to Good |
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Alkalis: Good |
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Hydrocarbon Solvents:
Good |
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Alcohols: Good to
Excellent |
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Fats, Grease & Oil: Good
to Excellent |
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Colors: Clarified,
White, Black or Custom |
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NOTE:
Characteristics and properties listed are for general comparison
only. Each application requires planning and testing to ensure
desired performance. |
