Polyethylene Plastic PE Films Glossary

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There are currently 3 glossary in this directory beginning with the letter F.
FDA Approval
The US Food and Drug Administration never actually approves a resin for prolonged and direct food contact. A resin can only be listed as compliant with CFR 212, section 177.1520, 175:30 (or 21 CFR 177.1630 sections h(1), (ii) ) for prolonged and/or direct contact for food packaging. Visit our blog to learn more about what FDA compliance really means.
FLAME RETARDANT(FR)
PE film with additives to retard the natural flammability of polyethylene. By definition it is tough. Polyethylene is long strings of ethylene natural gas.
FRACTIONAL MELT
Resin which has a melt index less than 1.0, as measured by ASTM D 1238 (see melt index below), hence the name "fractional" .
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PEVA film is not the only PVC substitute

PEVA materials are not the only PVC substitute film. PEVA film is a popular substitute where PVC has been banned mainly because it is what is known as a “polar”

PEVA film is not the only PVC substitute

PEVA materials are not the only PVC substitute film. PEVA film is a popular substitute where PVC has been banned mainly because it is what is known as a “polar”

PEVA, PVC, PE and METALLOCENE SIMPLIFIED

Verbal shorthand when thrown around casually can lead to misunderstandings especially to an industry insider who takes these terms literally.  Herewith is a short explanation

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