Product Information - PLANTIC™ PF Recyclable Paper
PLANTIC™ PF Paper is a 3-layer barrier paper for pouch making and convertors who wish to provide next generation of high barrier coatings for recyclable paper packaging materials.
High Barrier packaging material for Paper
Made from high amylose starch, a renewable resource that will lower your packaging greenhouse gas emissions.
Paper/Plantic/ Dry Sealant or Polyethylene with a variety of different weights and properties for small and large packages for food and non-food paper structures.
High sealing strength Paper for pouch making with zero “stickies,” no wet strength paper whilst maintain grease proof, aroma, and recycling properties.
Ultra-low Gas Barrier Transmission providing extended shelf life, compliments high value ambient stable or fresh food products inhibiting gas exchanges.
APPLICATIONS
PLANTIC™ PF is suitable for a variety of Industrial applications for Fibre (Paper and Cardboard). This product is not designed for microwaveable and oven heat applications. Can be used on readily available Pouch making, filling, VFFS, HVFFS 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.
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
| Thickness Range (Plantic Layer) | 8um-50um to a wide range of Papers |
| Roll Width Range | 250-1000mm (+/- 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 | <4 | g/m2/24h @ 38°C and 90%RH |
| Oxygen Transmission Rate | ASTM F1927-98 | <2 | cm3/m2/24h @ 23°C, 50%RH |
*Test results for 450µm PLANTIC™ R+.
* Correlation of measured values should be validated with actual shelf-life analysis.
Physical properties
| Property | Test Method | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D882 | 2200-3100 | MPa (23°C and 50%RH) |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D882 | 32-45 | MPa (23°C and 50%RH) |
| Elongation at break | ASTM D882 | 3-6 | % (23°C and 50%RH) |
| Coefficient of Friction (Glass) | ASTM D1894 | 0.30-0.32 | 150mm/min |
| Coefficient of Friction (Glass) | ASTM D1894 | 0.31-0.34 | 150mm/min |
| Impact Strength | ASTM D3420 | 4 | mN/μm (23ºC and 50%RH) |
| Seal strength | >19 | N/15mm |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Sealing temperature | 110-200 | °C |
End of Life Properties
| Property | Comment |
|---|---|
| GHGs | 50% less than conventional multilayer structures |
| Recyclability Status* | Plantic PF curb side recyclable |
*Subject to evolving country standards currently permitted in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
