Are our HDPE and Polypropylene sheets biodegradable?
Are our HDPE and Polypropylene sheets biodegradable? No, they are not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
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Are any of our polyester film and sheet based products, such as DuraLar, Mylar® plastic film, and others, biodegradable?
Are any of our polyester film and sheet based products, such as DuraLar, Mylar® brand, and others, biodegradable? No, they are not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
Is our DoubleTack® 2 side adhesive film biodegradable?
Is our DoubleTack® 2/side adhesive film biodegradable? No, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
Is our drafting film biodegradable?
Is our drafting film biodegradable? No, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
Is our asymmetric light diffuser film biodegradable?
Is our asymmetric light diffuser film biodegradable? No, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
Is our acetate film and sheets biodegradable?
Is our acetate film and sheets biodegradable? Yes, it is. Acetate is made from cotton linters and wood pulp. So when put under conditions like composting, it will break down. Check out the spec sheet on our acetate film for more details. Additionally, our acetate film and sheets can be recycled with paper.
Do our surface protection films (SPF) have good insulation properties?
Do our surface protection films (SPF) have good insulation properties? Not really. Our SPF films are not designed to be exposed to either elevated or reduced temperatures. However, we can, on a custom basis, make you a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) film with adhesives that are optimized for use in specific elevated or reduced temperature environments. … Read more
Do our DuraLar™ pressure-sensitive adhesive films (PSA) have good insulation properties?
Do our DuraLar™ pressure-sensitive adhesive films (PSA) have good insulation properties? Sort of. PSA film is made from polyester film, which has great insulation properties. However, its adhesive coatings are not meant for exposure to elevated or reduced temperatures. Therefore we can not recommend this material for any sort of insulation application. We can, on … Read more
Do polypropylene sheets (PP) have good insulation properties?
Do polypropylene sheets (PP) have good insulation properties? Yes, but not as good as those of polyester film products. PP sheets are not as heat-resistant, but hold up very well in cold temperatures.
Do HDPE sheets have good insulation properties?
Do HDPE sheets have good insulation properties? Yes, but not as good as those of polyester film products. Because HDPE is a polyethylene polymer, it’s not as heat-resistant as polyester film. Where HDPE excels is in low temperature applications. HDPE can be cooled down to -100 degrees Fahrenheit without becoming brittle.
