Plastic packaging - Transformation processes

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Plastic packaging - Transformation processes

Author : Pierre CHOMON

Publication date: July 10, 2008 | Lire en français

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 INTRODUCTION

The polymers described in the file , in order to be used in their many packaging applications (agri-food products, phytosanitary pharmaceuticals, health/beauty, construction, agriculture, etc.), undergo a number of transformations.

This document explains the different stages involved in transforming the granules into film, combining them with other polymers (or even paper and/or aluminum) to produce the finished product, which can be used directly in a wide range of packaging machine technologies.

The packaging material will have fulfilled its purpose (presentation, preservation, machinability) while awaiting... its next life cycle.

Acronyms and abbreviations

Abbreviation

Definition

APET

amorphous polyethylene terephthalate

DLC

use-by date

EAA

ethyl acrylate...

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