White Food Grade Paper One Side Coated Paper 120 GSM - Specification and Description
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1. Description: White Food Grade Paper (One Side Coated Paper) of 120 GSM is a high-quality, lightweight, and durable paper designed primarily for food packaging. It has one side coated with a smooth finish that provides an excellent printing surface, making it suitable for various applications in the food and beverage industry. This paper is engineered to meet the stringent hygiene standards required for food contact, ensuring it is safe for use in food packaging and related uses.
2. Specifications:
- Basis Weight (GSM): 120 GSM (Grams per Square Meter)
- Ideal for medium-weight packaging.
- Coating: One side is coated with a smooth finish, which enhances printability, moisture resistance, and provides a glossy appearance.
- Color: Bright white, which ensures excellent print quality and visual appeal.
- Thickness: Approximately 0.12 mm (depending on the manufacturer).
- Caliper: 0.120 – 0.140 mm (varies slightly based on manufacturer and specifications).
- Opacity: High opacity, preventing any see-through and ensuring the contents are not visible.
- Surface: The coated side has a smooth, glossy surface, ideal for high-quality printing and ensuring a neat, professional appearance. The uncoated side is rougher and can provide additional strength.
- Moisture Resistance: Coating offers some degree of moisture resistance but is still suitable for dry food items or short-term exposure to moisture.
- Food Safety Compliance: Meets food-grade standards, including FDA or EFSA compliance (depending on region) for direct food contact.
- Environmental Considerations: Often produced with eco-friendly, recyclable materials, free from harmful chemicals like bleaches or dyes.
3. Applications:
- Food Packaging: Commonly used for packaging bakery items, snacks, fast food wrappers, takeout containers, and other types of food packaging.
- Labels and Branding: The one-sided coating allows for excellent printing for brand logos, product details, and instructions.
- Cups and Containers: Often used for disposable cups and food containers, particularly for products like ice cream, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals.
- Envelopes & Bags: Can be used for food delivery bags, small pouches, and sachets, providing both strength and hygiene.
4. Key Features:
- High Print Quality: The smooth, coated side makes it ideal for printing detailed graphics, logos, and text.
- Safe for Food Contact: Specifically designed to be safe for direct contact with food, ensuring hygiene and compliance with food safety standards.
- Eco-friendly: Many grades of food-grade paper are manufactured with eco-friendly methods, ensuring recyclability and minimal environmental impact.
- Durability: Offers good strength and resistance to tearing, ensuring packaging remains intact during handling and transportation.
- Moisture Resistance: The coating provides a moderate level of moisture resistance, which helps maintain food quality during storage and transit.
5. Advantages:
- Enhanced Printability: The coated side offers a high-quality print surface for branding and labeling.
- Safe for Direct Food Contact: Ideal for restaurants, bakeries, or food manufacturers needing paper for food packaging that complies with food safety regulations.
- Cost-effective and Lightweight: 120 GSM weight makes it an affordable yet durable option for medium-weight packaging.
- Recyclable and Biodegradable Options: Often designed to be environmentally friendly, helping businesses reduce their ecological footprint.
This type of paper provides a balance between print quality, durability, and food safety, making it a popular choice for food packaging solutions.