Plastics Packaging

by Selke, Susan E. M.; Culter, John D.; HERNANDEZ, RUBEN J.

• ISBN13: 9781569903728
• ISBN10: 1569903727
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-30
• Publisher: Hanser Pub Inc

Summary

The increasing importance of plastic materials in packaging makes it mandatory for everyone in this industry to command a basic understanding of the properties of the common packaging plastics. The second edition of this well received book provides just that to students and packaging professionals alike: Material properties and how they relate to the chemical structure of the polymers, common processing methods for packaging applications, help with writing specifications, designing, fabricating, testing, and controlling the quality of the plastic material are covered comprehensively. Expanded and updated information on PET bottle production, retort pouches, polylactides, and plastic recycling among other topics make the second edition an indispensable resource for both the packaging expert and the novice.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Basic concepts and definitions	p. 7
Polymer structure and properties	p. 21
Major plastics in packaging	p. 91
Additives and compounding	p. 141
Adhesion, adhesives and heat sealing	p. 165
Extrusion, film and sheet	p. 193
Converting, lamination and coating	p. 225
Flexible packaging	p. 237
Thermoforming	p. 247
Injection molding, closures, rotational molding, compression molding, and tubes	p. 267
Blow molding and bottles	p. 283
Foams, cushioning and distribution packaging	p. 319
Mass transfer in polymeric packaging systems : sorption, diffusion, permeation and shelf life	p. 333
U.S. regulations and plastic packaging	p. 375
Environmental considerations	p. 397
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