Plastics Packaging

Plastics Packaging Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations

Third Edition edition

Hardback (30 Mar 2016)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Plastic materials continue to play a vital and growing role in packaging applications. It is thus more important than ever that all involved in the packaging industry command a basic understanding of the properties of the common packaging plastics.This highly regarded 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.The third edition introduces expanded discussion of PLA and other biobased plastics. The coverage of tensile properties is also enlarged. Further updates and enhancements throughout ensure Plastics Packaging remains an indispensable resource for both the packaging expert and the novice.

Book information

ISBN: 9783446407909
Publisher: Hanser Publishers
Imprint: Hanser Publishers
Pub date:
Edition: Third Edition edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 487
Weight: 1116g
Height: 247mm
Width: 175mm
Spine width: 32mm