Plastics Packaging
Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations
- 3rd Edition - December 8, 2015
- Latest edition
- Authors: Susan E.M. Selke, John D. Culter, Rafael A. Auras
- Language: English
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 pa… Read more
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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 third 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.
1. Introduction2. Basic Concepts and Definitions3. Polymer Structure and Properties4. Major Plastics in Packaging5. Additives and Compounding6. Adhesion, Adhesives, and Heat Sealing7. Extrusion, Film and Sheet8. Converting, Lamination, and Coating9. Flexible Packaging10. Thermoforming11. Injection Molding, Closures, Rotational Molding, Compression Molding, and Tubes12. Blow Molding and Bottles13. Foams, Cushioning and Distribution Packaging14. Mass Transfer in Polymeric Packaging Systems: Sorption, Diffusion, Permeation, and Shelf Life15. US Regulations and Plastic Packaging Issues16. Environmental Considerations
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: December 8, 2015
- Language: English
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John D. Culter
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