Product Information - PLANTIC™ FX Flexible
PLANTIC™ FX is a 3-layer flexible packaging material that can be used on high-speed thermoforming or conventional packaging lines.
High Barrier Flexible
Made from high amylose starch, a renewable resource that will lower your packaging greenhouse gas emissions.
Polyethylene/Plantic/Polyethylene is suitable for packaging fresh produce including Meat, Chicken, Fish & Seafood, Small goods, Fresh Pasta and Cheese
High sealing strength combined with reduced weight for any type of application
Ultra-low Gas Barrier Transmission providing extended shelf life, compliments high value ambient stable or fresh food products inhibiting gas exchanges.
APPLICATIONS
PLANTIC™ FX is suitable for a variety of industrial flexible packaging applications. Can be used on readily available thermoforming packaging machines.
QUALITY
Plantic manufacturing location in Australia is accredited to Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000).
FOOD COMPLIANCE APPROVAL.
This product meets the requirements of Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. This includes FDA Food Types, as defined in 21CFR176.170(c), III, IVA, V, VIIA, VIII and IX for conditions of use E through G.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Property | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Sealing temperature | 120-160 | °C |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
| Thickness Range (Plantic Layer) | 90-300um |
| Roll Width Range | 423-960mm (+/- 1mm) * |
*For any other thickness, width, or Colour requirements, please contact Plantic Technologies Ltd.
TECHNICAL DATA
Barrier Properties
| Property | Test Method | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Vapour Transmission Rate | ASTM F1249-01 | 3.1-5.2 | g/m2/24h @ 38°C and 90% RH |
| Oxygen Transmission Rate | ASTM F1927-98 | 0.2-0.7 | cm3/m2/24h @ 23°C, 50%RH |
Physical properties
| Property | Test Method | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D882 | 1530 | MPa (23°C and 50%RH) |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D882 | 27 | MPa (23°C and 50%RH) |
| Elongation at break | ASTM D882 | 93 | % (23°C and 50%RH) |
| Coefficient of Friction (Glass) | ASTM D1894 | 0.22 | 150mm/min |
| Coefficient of Friction (Glass) | ASTM D1894 | 0.19 | 150mm/min |
| Impact Strength | ASTM D3420 | 30 | mN/μm (23ºC and 50%RH) |
| Seal strength | >22 | N/15mm |