Acetate Film Wins Recoverable Packaging Standard

Edited by the Printingtalk editorial team Dec 11, 2006

Clarifoil, the cellulose acetate film used for carton windows, print lamination, pressure sensitive labels and tapes, has joined the club of materials accredited under EN 13432.

Clarifoil, the cellulose acetate film used for carton windows, print lamination, pressure sensitive labels and tapes, has joined the club of materials accredited under EN 13432.

The standard covers requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation.

The EN 13432 accreditation is internationally recognised and is equivalent to the American ASTM D6400 standard.

Produced at Derby in the UK, Clarifoil is made from woodpulp produced from sustainable forestry.

Clarifoil film is claimed to enhance and protect print quality and finish in a range of packaging market sectors, including food, perfume, health and beauty products and drinks.

The accreditation has been awarded following independent testing of Clarifoil's biodegradability and compostability and covers all Clarifoil surface finishes, gloss, matt, semitone and satine up to 106 microns.

that means that standard grade Clarifoil products used for lamination, windows, labels and adhesive tapes are now officially accredited under the European biodegradability standard.

Gordon Willins, Clarifoil commercial director, said: "The demand for materials able to demonstrate environmental credentials is growing globally and the official accreditation confirming Clarifoil's compostability considerably strengthens our position in the packaging and labels industry.

It's what customers want.".