SIG ClearShield Laminate
SIG ClearShield Laminate is a two-layer, adhesive laminate film that was developed to provide shelf-life equivalent to foil.
- Available in a range of gauges up to 7.1mils
- Good barrier and resistance to heat
Product Specifications
Known Process Applications
Hot-Fill
Fills heated, commercially-sterile product in non-sterile packaging. Can reduce product taste and texture.
Clean Fill (Ambient)
Occurs when a product is filled into a package with no additional sterilization treatment.
Ultra-Clean (ESL)
Uses UV, laminar flow, and/or hydrogen peroxide to achieve high sterility levels for short shelf-life products.
Aseptic
Fills commercially-sterilized products into pre-sterilized packaging. Products can be held unopened without refrigeration.
Gauge
4.77 mils
Print-Capable
Yes - Reverse Print
Film Process
Laminate
Regulatory Compliance
Complies with USFDA and EU food contact regulations.
Typical Markets
Performance Data
| Performance Properties | Test Reference | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D-882 | MD: 15,600 g/25mm | TD: 15,000 g/25mm |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D-882 | MD: 140% | TD: 110% |
| Puncture Resistance | ASTM D-3420 | 2000 g |
| Oxygen Transmission | ASTM F-1927 | 0.5 cc 100% O2/m2/day |
| Optical Density | Tobias Densitometer | N/A |
| Kinetic COF | ASTM D-1894 | 0.25 |