PVC as packaging material

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1. PVC as Packaging Material VINEETH S.K. ABDULLA SHAFI S7 ,PSRT

2. Poly vinyl chloride PVC is a thermoplastic.   Vinyl chloride as monomer M ade of 57% chlorine (derived from industrial grade salt) and 43% carbon (derived predominantly from oil / gas via ethylene ).

3. PRODUCTION

4. ADVANTAGES F exible , light, cost-effective, transparent, tough and safe. It has excellent organoleptic properties (does not affect the taste of the packaged food) PVC requires less fuel to manufacture and transport compared with packaging materials such as metal or glass. PVC’s excellent oxygen and water barrier properties, prevents unnecessary wastage as it ensures food lasts longer.

5. PRODUCTS Blisters and presentation trays for a wide variety of foodstuffs, as well as batteries, electronic parts and accessories, tools, toys, Packaging for disposable syringes and medical devices, as rigid PVC allows radiation sterilisation Pharmaceutical tablets blisters Cling film for meat, fish, cheese, vegetables Toiletries Bottle Sleeving Adhesive tape

6. DISSADVANTAGES