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| Film Type and Common Applications |
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| Oriented Polypropylene |
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| Description |
Gauges |
Comments |
Known Applications |
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| Acrylic Coated Family |
| Oriented Polypropylene film that consists of a Polypropylene core with an Acrylic coating on each side. |
.70, .75, .80, .85, .98, 1.0, 1.2, 1.32, 1.4, 1.6, 1.9 |
Outstanding clarity and sparkle, good moisture barrier, excellent flavor and aroma barrier |
Candy Canes, Bulk Candy Bins, Popcorn Balls, Wrapped Candies, Gift Cards, Floral Corsages, Retail Gift Packs |
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| Saran (PvDC) Coated Family |
| Oriented Polypropylene film that consists of a Polypropylene core with an Acrylic coating on one side and a PvDC coating on the opposite side. |
.87, 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 2.0 |
Excellent clarity, excellent oxygen and moisture barrier |
Rack Candy, Chocolates, Brittles, Nuts, Pasta, Bakery Items, Trail Mixes, Soup Mixes, Dried Fruits and Vegetables, Spices |
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| Coextruded Polypropylene Family |
| Coex has a polypropylene core and sealant layers, no barrier coatings. |
1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.0 |
Medium clarity, good moisture, good stiffness in higher gauges. |
Pasta, Potpourri, Soup Mixes, Spices, Brittles, Candy, Retail Gift Sets |
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| Cellophane |
| Description |
Gauges |
Comments |
Known Applications |
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| Saran (PvDC) Coated Family |
| Cellulose base sheet with Saran (PvDC) coating on both sides for sealing and moisture barrier. |
1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.7 |
Good clarity, excellent moisture and oxygen barrier |
Candies, Chocolates, Potpourri, Candles, Spices, Bakery Items |
| Reinforced Cellophane |
| Oriented polypropylene or metallized polyester core laminated in between two thin layers of PvDC coated cellulose sheets. |
1.7 |
Medium clarity, excellent moisture and oxygen barrier, excellent stiffness, Excellent puncture resistance. |
Chocolates, Nuts, Pasta, Soup Mixes, Dried Fruits and Vegetables, Frozen Food, Spices, Potpourri, Candies, Brittles |
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