synthetic paper, the English name is synthetic paper, is a kind of synthetic polymer materials (such as polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.) as the main raw material, by drawing film (pressing film or blowing film) and other methods to make paper pages of semi-finished products, and then use chemical or physical methods to make paper products. It is also known as chemical film paper, polymer paper, plastic paper, etc. The following is a detailed introduction to synthetic paper:
First, the main features
Texture and performance: The synthetic paper has the characteristics of soft texture, strong tensile resistance, high water resistance, light resistance, cold and heat resistance, good air permeability, and can resist the corrosion of chemical substances.
Environmental protection: The production process of synthetic paper is pollution-free, can be 100% recycled, recycled, in line with modern environmental requirements.
Superior performance: Compared with ordinary paper, synthetic paper has high strength, tear resistance, perforation resistance, wear resistance to folding, moisture resistance, moth resistance and other superior properties.
Widely used: due to its unique performance, synthetic paper is widely used in high-grade art, maps, picture albums, high-grade books and other printing, as well as packaging such as handbags, gift bags, etc., as well as special purposes such as paper currency paper, color image paper paper base and so on.
Second, the production process
The production of synthetic paper mainly uses polyolefin resin and inorganic filler as the main raw materials, and is processed by extrusion process. The process may involve melting the resin, extruding it to make a film, and then paperizing it to give it the whiteness, opacity and printability of natural plant fibers.
Third, market application and prospect
With the advancement of technology and the improvement of environmental awareness, the application field of synthetic paper is constantly expanding. In the field of printing, synthetic paper is favored for its excellent printing performance and environmental protection characteristics; In the field of packaging, synthetic paper is widely used in the production of various packaging bags and boxes because of its waterproof, moisture-proof, tear resistance and other characteristics; In terms of special uses, synthetic paper has also shown broad application prospects.
4. Well-known brands and production companies
At present, there are a number of well-known companies in the world to produce and sell synthetic paper, such as Japan Prince Oil Chemical, Nissin Textile Water Chemical Co., LTD., BXL in the United Kingdom, DuPont in the United States, France Pulia, Taiwan Formosa Plastics and so on. The synthetic paper substrate produced by these companies is mainly PP (polypropylene), and there are also synthetic paper products based on HDPE.
To sum up, synthetic paper is a new material product with unique properties and wide application prospects. With the improvement of environmental awareness and the continuous progress of technology, the market demand for synthetic paper will continue to grow, and its application areas will be further expanded.