Lists of acceptable polymers for use in food packaging applications
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| Table No. | Polymer Type | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | polyethylenes | PE |
| 2 | polypropylenes | PP |
| 3 | poly(ethylene- vinyl acetates) | EVA |
| 4 | polystyrenes | PS |
| 5 | polyvinyl chlorides | PVC |
| 6 | ionomers | I |
| 7 | polyethylene terephthalates | PET |
| 8 | Poly (ethylenes-Vinyl Alcohol) | PVAc |
| 9 | polycarbonates | PC |
| 10 | polyamides | PA |
| 11 | polyvinyl alcohols | PVOH |
| 12 | polyvinylidene chlorides | PVDC |
| 13 | Others | O |
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