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9.2.1.Low Density Poly Ethylene (LDPE)
Unit 9 - Plastics for Packaging
9.2.1.Low Density Poly Ethylene (LDPE)
The most widely used plastic for food packaging films.
- Relatively low cost
- Fairly tough (good mechanical strength properties such as tensile, burst, impact and tear strength)
- Ease of heat sealing and good seal strength
- Good water vapour barrier
- Good low temperature resistance.
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