How important is the glass transistion temperature (Tg) for food packaging films?

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Peter Farrington

Tg is important to the extent that it influences properties such as heat sealability, mechanical properties and permeability.

Adarsh Mallikarjun Kalla

thank u sir, i want to know how it effect the film forming ability of thermoplastic polymers?

Mohamed Morsy

I agree with Prof. Peter Farrington

Perhaps have a look at some of the technical guides that are on the web:

http://www.qenos.com/internet/home.nsf/(LUImages)/TG3Film/$File/TG3Film.pdf