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Product category: Printing Substrates - Paper, Forms and Stationery
News Release from: Clarifoil | Subject: Clarifoil cellulose acetate film
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial Team on 09 April 2008

Acetate Film For Carton Windows Is
Compostable

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The Clarifoil cellulose acetate film for carton windows, print lamination and labels has gained the OK Compost certificate as a home compostable material.

The company said that the award of the OK Compost certificate follows testing of standard thickness transparent Clarifoil film The Clarifoil film already holds DIN EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 biodegradability accreditation, which was gained last year

The further certification under home composting regulations means Clarifoil's compostable credentials will be available for luxury product packaging, which Clarifoil is promoting to customers worldwide.

Commercial director at Clarifoil, Gordon Willins, said: "Perfume and beauty shoppers are as concerned for the environment as food consumers.

The home compostability certificate, in addition to our European and US biodegradability accreditations, gives packaging and label producers who specify Clarifoil a very clear offering combining quality with excellent sustainability credentials." In a further move to minimise waste to landfill, Clarifoil customers can order the thinnest film consistent with functional requirements, from a choice of 14micron upwards, he added.

Clarifoil is cellulose acetate film made of woodpulp from managed forests.

Approved for food contact, it is said to feature natural moisture permeability, deterring fogging and spoilage of window packs containing food products packed whilst still warm.

For decorative and anti counterfeit purposes, Clarifoil can embody custom logos and designs.

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