This data handbook from Plastics Design Library presents a broad range of engineering properties for 47 different polymeric films employed as packaging materials. It details many physical, mechanical, optical, electrical, and permeation properties within the context of specific test parameters, providing a ready reference for comparing materials in the same family, as well as materials in different families.

New to this revised second edition, each resin chapter contains textual summary information, including category, general description, processing methods, applications, and other relevant facts such as reliability, weatherability, and regulatory approval considerations for use in food and medical packaging. Product data are normalized to SI units, retaining the familiar format of the first edition. An invaluable resource and reference work.

From the Preface: “...The materials presented herein represent those materials widely used in film packaging applications today. The data were gathered from many sources including material manufacturers, technical journals and papers, etc., and normalized into SI units for easy comparison. Extensive references are provided for the user who wishes to do more in-depth research...”

Target Audience: Scientists, engineers, designers, and technicians in the plastics industry concerned with the film properties of plastics and elastomers, especially as related to packaging applications.

Brief Table of Contents:

Introduction

Acrylic Resin

Cellulosic Plastic

Fluoroplastic

Ionomer

Polyamide

Polyester

Polyimide

Polyolefin

Vinyl Resin

Multilayer Films

Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomers

Polyether Block Amide

Polyester Thermoplastic Elastomer

Additional Materials: Metallized Films and Biodegradable (or Organic) Films

Glossary of Terms

Trade Names

References