Please keep in mind that our bag thicknesses are nominal thicknesses which means they can be up to 20% thinner than the stated thickness so 2 mil bag may actually be 1.8 mil.
All clear low density poly bags meet the size and thickness requirements of Federal Specification A-A-3174 (which superseded LP378E). The thickness requirements as stated in the Federal Specifications are + or - 20%.
Our polyethylene classification is:- A-A-3174
- Type 1 - Normal Impact Strength Polyethylene
- Class 1 - For non-food application
- Class 2 - For food application
- Grade B - Medium Slip
- Finish 1 – Untreated
Our Low Density Polyethylene is virgin material produced out of 2 melt, 920 density, medium slip and medium anti-block
Our Linear Low Density Polyethylene is virgin material produced out of 1 melt, 920 density, medium slip and medium anti-block
The manufacturing facility is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company, which ensures that the packaging, supplies and ingredients they receive, are manufactured, stored and transported under conditions that prevents the following:
- Chemical contamination from pesticides, toxic elements, radioactive compounds, or toxic industrial chemicals.
- Food or color additives which are not approved for use or used in amounts in excess of current FDA regulations and A Good Manufacturing Practices. This applies to all material that is intended for food contact.
- Contamination from insect, birds, or rodents.
- Degradation of the material from the elements or environment due to inadequate packaging or transportation conditions.
- ISO 9001:2000 ensures that all product packages will have a legible lot number.
- The products supplied are produced from FDA approved material, and materials that meet the European Directive 2002/72/EC “overall migration limit” and all pertinent “specific migration limits”.
