Polyvinylidene chloride

Not to be confused with polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

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Chemical compound

Polyvinylidene chloride, or polyvinylidene dichloride (PVDC), is a homopolymer of vinylidene chloride.

History

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Ralph Wiley accidentally discovered polyvinylidene chloride polymer in .[2] At the time he was a college student who worked part-time at Dow Chemical lab as a dishwasher.[3] While cleaning laboratory glassware, he came across a vial he could not scrub clean. Dow researchers made this material into a greasy, dark green film,[4] first called "Eonite" and then "Saran".[3][5]

Ralph Wiley went on to become one of Dow Chemical's research scientists and invent and develop many plastics, chemicals and production machines.

The military sprayed Saran on fighter planes to guard against salty sea spray, and carmakers used it for upholstery. Dow later devised a formulation of polyvinylidene chloride free of unpleasant odour and green colour.

The most well known use of polyvinylidene chloride came in , when Saran Wrap, a plastic food wrap, was introduced. In , however, the formula was changed to low-density polyethylene due to environmental concerns about its chlorine content and other disadvantages.

Properties

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It is a remarkable barrier against water, oxygen, and aromas. It has a superior chemical resistance to alkalis and acids, is insoluble in oil and organic solvents, has a very low moisture regain and is impervious to mold, bacteria, and insects. It is soluble in polar solvents.

Above 125 °C, it decomposes to produce HCl.[6]

Disadvantages

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While extremely useful as a food packaging agent, the major disadvantage of polyvinylidene chloride is that it will undergo thermally induced dehydrochlorination at temperatures very near to processing temperatures. This degradation easily propagates, leaving polyene sequences long enough to absorb visible light and change the color of the material from colorless to an undesirable transparent brown (unacceptable for one of polyvinylidene chloride's chief applications: food packaging). Therefore, there is a significant amount of product loss in the manufacturing process, which increases production and consumer costs.

Fiber types

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Saran fiber is produced in monofilament, multifilament-twist, and staple fiber forms. It is also available in thermochromic (color changing) and luminescent (glow in the dark) fibers.

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Uses

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Polyvinylidene chloride is applied as a water-based coating to films made of other plastics, such as biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This coating increases the barrier properties of the film, reducing the permeability of the film to oxygen and flavours and thus extending the shelf life of the food inside the package. It can also impart a high-gloss finish, which may be aesthetically pleasing and also provides a high degree of scuff resistance if applied over print.

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In household settings, PVDC is used in cleaning cloths, filters, screens, tape, shower curtains, and garden furniture. Industrially, it is used in screens, artificial turf, waste-water treatment materials, and underground materials. PVDC is also used in doll hair, stuffed animals, fabrics, fishnet, pyrotechnics, and shoe insoles. It was used in special photographic film.

Trademarks (producers)

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• Saran TC and Saran LS (Asahi-Kasei)
• (formerly) Saran Wrap and Saranex (Dow Chemical)
• Ixan and Diofan (SolVin)
• SK Saran

References

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• B.A. Howell, J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Chem. (ed) , 25, &#;.
• B.A. Howell, B.S. Warner, C.V. Rajaram, S.I. Ahemed and Z. Ahmed, Polym. Adv. Technol., , 5, 485.
• B.A. Howell and S. M. Jane, &#;Impact of Moisture on the Thermal Stability of Vinylidene Chloride Copolymers&#;, Proceedings, 34th Annual Meeting of the North American Thermal Analysis Society, .
• R.A. Wessling, D.S. Gibbs P.T. Delassus, B.E. Obi, B.A. Howell, Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 4th Edition, , Vol 24, pp. 883&#;923.

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is commonly used in food packaging applications, where it is used to extend the shelf life of the packaged products by protecting them from the elements. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry to package tablets and capsules, as well as in the medical industry to package sterile products.

PVDC coated film has a number of advantages over other types of plastic films, including:

Excellent barrier properties: PVDC coated film provides an excellent barrier to moisture, gases, and flavors, making it ideal for use in food packaging and other applications where it is important to protect the contents of the package.

Durability: PVDC coated film is very durable and can withstand the rigors of the packaging process and distribution.

Heat sealability: PVDC coated film can be heat sealed, making it suitable for use in a variety of packaging applications.

Transparency: PVDC coated film is typically transparent, which makes it an attractive packaging option for products that need to be visible to consumers.

Recyclability: PVDC coated film is fully recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly packaging option.

PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) coated film is a type of plastic film that has a thin layer of PVDC coating on one or both sides. PVDC is a synthetic polymer that is known for its excellent barrier properties, making it ideal for use in food packaging and other applications where it is important to protect the contents of the package from moisture, gases, and flavors. PVDC coated film is commonly used in food packaging applications, where it is used to extend the shelf life of the packaged products by protecting them from the elements. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry to package tablets and capsules, as well as in the medical industry to package sterile products.PVDC coated film has a number of advantages over other types of plastic films, including:Excellent barrier properties: PVDC coated film provides an excellent barrier to moisture, gases, and flavors, making it ideal for use in food packaging and other applications where it is important to protect the contents of the package.Durability: PVDC coated film is very durable and can withstand the rigors of the packaging process and distribution.Heat sealability: PVDC coated film can be heat sealed, making it suitable for use in a variety of packaging applications.Transparency: PVDC coated film is typically transparent, which makes it an attractive packaging option for products that need to be visible to consumers.Recyclability: PVDC coated film is fully recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly packaging option.

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