CareKraft-KAP

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Overview

This FDA approved film is used extensively in food industry where good MVTR and OTR is required and easy entry into pouch is necessary. The brown natural Kraft exterior makes the structure rigid, but it tears easily in both directions. The foil provides excellent barrier to extend shelf life and protect the taste profile. The polyethylene sealant layer is extruded brown to mask the color of the foil. This unique design element makes the PF500 BRN a good fit for customers that do not want to see foil in their packaging but need the protection that it exhibits.

It can be converted in many ways: 2-seal pouch, 3-seal pouch, side gusset, stand up pouch and tubing. Features include: recloseable zipper, tear notch, round hang hole, and sombrero hang hole. The PF500 BRN can also be surface printed and is available to web widths of 48”.

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

Film Data Sheet

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

PROPERTIES	TEST METHOD	UNITOF MEASURE	TYPICAL VALUE
Caliper	TAPPI T 411	mils	5.0
Basis Weight	TAPPI 410	lb / ream	73
MVTR	ASTM F 1249	gms/100 sq. in./24 hrs	.0023
OTR	ASTM D 3985	cc/100 sq. in./24 hrs	.0006
Seam Strength	ASTM F 88	lb/in	5.5

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 material is a multi-layer laminated plastic and will typically fall into the check-locally, or store drop off category.

Property	Sample Data
Recyclable	Multi-Layer Check Locally
PCR Option Available	No
At Home Compostable	No
Commercial / Industrial Compostable	No

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.

BPA FREE

FDA Food Approved

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.

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