Glossary

Cellophane

Cellophane is a thin, flexible, transparent film formed from cellulose fibres. Cellophane is widely used in food packaging due to its high moisture barrier properties and sealability.

See also:
"Cellophane" is in the UNSPSC Code "60121136"
Cellophane films

Ref: 122356/2006-09-19


Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
Sotanghon (Sotanghon is the Filipino word for cellophane ...)
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Xanthates (Xanthates are the salts and esters of a xanthic ...)
cellulose flake (cellulose - A complex carbohydrate that is the ...)
cellulose-flake insulation (cellulose - A complex carbohydrate that is the ...)

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