Directional Tear Retortable Packaging
Description
DR is a single layer, Retortable, Polypropylene film, specifically designed with exceptional MD linear tear properties. The film is best suited for horizontal fill machines, die-cut or gusseted applications.
Features
- High MD tensile
- Low shrinkage
- Wide range of gauges and colors
- Low MD elongation
Standard Colors
- Clear
- Black
- White
- Blue
- Ivory
- Red
Applications
- Flexible Packaging
- Retort Sealant Web
General Data
| Typical Values | Units | Test Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness Range | mils | 2.00 - 5.00 | Trico |
| Thickness | mils | 2.80 | Trico |
| Nominal Yield | in2/lb | 10,930 | Trico |
| Haze (Clear Film) | % | 25 | ASTM D1003 |
| Opacity (White Film) | % | 50 | Trico |
| Tensile Strength @ Break (PSI) | MD | 28,000 | ASTM D882 |
| TD | 4,500 | ASTM D882 | |
| Elongation @ Break (%) | MD | 40 | ASTM D882 |
| TD | 500 | ASTM D882 | |
| Coefficient of Friction (uD) | A Side | 0.75 | ASTM D1894 |
| B Side | 0.50 | ASTM D1894 | |
| Electrostatic Treatment | Dynes | 38 | ASTM D2578 |
| Heat Seal Temperature | °F | 340 | Trico |
| Heat Seal Strength (varies with temp and duration) | lb/in | 30+ | Trico |
Upon request, other gauges can be supplied from 1.2 – 8 mils. Modification to the above values can be made depending on the end use of the film structure.
Note: These values are typical performance data. We believe the information is the best currently available and is offered as a helpful determination for selecting TSF’s products. Trico Specialty Films, LLC makes no guaranties of results and assumes no liability with correctness of this information.
