Excellent barrier against atmospheric gases. Prevents gas from escaping the package. Does not flavour the contents. Sparkling 'crystal clear' appearance. Very tough. Lightweight - low density.
High resistant to chemicals. Good barrier to water. Tough and hard wearing. Decorative when coloured. Lightweight and floats on water. Rigid.
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HDPE Applications
Unbreakable bottles (for washing-up liquid, detergents, cosmetics, toiletries, etc. Very thin pacakging sheets.
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Properties:
Weather resistant - does not rot. Chemical resistant - does not corrode. Protects products for moisture and gases while holding in preserved gases. Strong, good abrasive resistants and tough. Can be manufactured either rigid or flexible.
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PVC Applications
Packaging for toiletries, pharmaceutical products, food and confectionery, water and fruit juice.
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Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Properties:
Good resistance to chemicals. Good barrier to water, but not gases. Tough and hard wearing. decorative when coloured. Very light and floats on water. Very flexible.
Lightweight. Rigid. Excellent chemical resistants. Versatile - can be stiffer than polyethylene or flexible. Low moisture absorption. Good impact resistance.
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PP Application
Food packaging - yogurt and marine pots, sweet and snack wrappers. Used for laminating paper and board.
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Polystyrene (PS) Properties:
RIGID POLYSTYRENE: Transparent. Rigid. Lightweight. Low water absorption. EXPANDED: excellent impact resistance. Very good heat insulation. Durable. Lightweight. Low water absorption.
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PS Applications
RIGID: Food packaging, e.g. yoghurt pots, CD jewels cases, audio cassette cases. EXPANDED: Egg cartons, fruit, vegetable and meat trays, cups, etc. Packaging for electrical and fragile products.
High resistant to chemicals. Good barrier to water. Tough and hard wearing. Decorative when coloured. Lightweight and floats on water. Rigid.
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Unbreakable bottles (for washing-up liquid, detergents, cosmetics, toiletries, etc. Very thin pacakging sheets.
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Weather resistant - does not rot. Chemical resistant - does not corrode. Protects products for moisture and gases while holding in preserved gases. Strong, good abrasive resistants and tough. Can be manufactured either rigid or flexible.
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