PLA/PLA Lamination Overview

A bi-layer lamination designed printed bag applications consisting of PLA laminated to PLA. The proprietary blend of PLA film adds strength to the bag and allows for Rotogravure printing on the pouch.


Passed for FDA use in food contact applications, used by customers for coffee, nuts, dried foods, cannabis, and other applications. This material maybe accepted for composting but check local jurisdiction for current acceptance by your refuse agency. 

Note: The performance of any film will be influenced by a number of factors and testing must always be performed to ensure the film meets the use.

Relative Performance Indications

Oxygen Barrier

Moisture Barrier

Light Barrier

STrength

Compostable


Material Data

Here are some of the common indicated properties for this film.

Film Property

Standard / Test / Unit

Sample Data

Available Thicknesses

Caliper

4.33 mil

MVTR / WVTR

JIS Z 0208

<9 g/㎡.24hr

OTR

JIS Z 1707

<7 cc/㎡.24hr

Tensile MD

ASTM D-882

>42

Tensile XD

ASTM D-882

>42

Tear MD

ASTM D-1938

>1.6

Tear XD

ASTM D-1938

>1.2

Elongation at Break

AST D-882

>20 MD / >30 TD

Sealing Force

KG/15mm

>6

All values indicated regarding film properties or characteristics, were provided by our film supplier and are given as an indication and should be considered as average indicative values. This document is based on our film supplier statements and / or independent lab testing, data from multiple tests, or different film suppliers of the same film family may be combined in the above table. While unexpected, it is possible that the validity of the statements could change without notice.

Environmental Impact

This is a film intended for composting. If properly disposed of this film will compost and return to usable soil. Compostable films are not recycable. 

Property
Sample Data

Recyclable

No

PCR Option Available

No

At Home Compostable

Managed

Commercial / Industrial Compostable

Yes

Heavy metal(Pb)4% Acetic acid,60℃,2h

<1 Pass

Recyclability and composability varies by jurisdiction. Composability claims are limited by law, and vary by jurisdiction, consult a qualified professional in your state. 

Compliance

Compliance is important, and here are CarePac we can support your compliance needs with extensive film supplier and lab testing data.  
 
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BPA FREE

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FDA Food Approved

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PROP 65

Property
Sample Data

CEPE/EuPIA

Manufactured in accordance with

Cal. H&S (25214.16)

Compliant

PFAS - perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl § 37-0209, RCW 70A.222.070

Does not knowingly add

Prop 65 (OEHHA)

Does not contain listed substances

SR 817.023.021

Not in excess of overall or specific migration

EU directive 10/2011/ED

Compliant

EU directive 1935/2004

Compliant

FDA 21 CFR 73

Compliant

Cal. H&S (25214.16)

Compliant

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

PASS

Compliance information above is derived from lab testing, or film supplier statements. Independent verification is advised, and Lot specific testing available


Tags

Flexible Leadtimes

FLEXIBLE LEAD-TIMES, EXPRESS, STANDARD, AND ECONOMY TO MEET Your deadline and BUDGET.

Digital & Plate Printing

We offer the full array of printing styles, bag finishes, and effects. 

Totally Custom Bags

customize every ASPECT of your bag. Size, material, features, configuration.

Testing & Compliance

Our materials are FDA CFR 73, BPA & Phthalate Free, and meet all the major compliance standards.

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