Plastic packaging : properties, processing, applications and regulations

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Selke, Susan E. M. (Author), Culter, John D. , 1937- (Author), Hernandez, Ruben J. , 1945- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cincinnati : Hanser Gardner , c2004
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Basic concepts and definitions
  • 3. Polymer structure and properties
  • 4. Major plastics in packaging
  • 5. Additives and compounding
  • 6. Adhesion, adhesives and heat sealing
  • 7. Extrusion, film and sheet
  • 8. Converting, lamination and coating
  • 9. Flexible packaging
  • 10. Thermoforming
  • 11. Injection molding, closures, rotational molding, compression molding and tubes
  • 12. Blow molding and bottles
  • 13. Foams, cushioning and distribution packaging
  • 14. Mass transfer in polymeric packaging systems: sorption, diffusion, permeation and shelf life
  • 15. U. S. regulations and plastics packaging
  • 16. Environmental considerations