PVC cling film contains over 90 % of the harmful plasticizer DEHA Sri Lanka

  • PVC cling film contains over 90 % of the harmful plasticizer DEHA Sri Lanka
  • PVC cling film contains over 90 % of the harmful plasticizer DEHA Sri Lanka
  • PVC cling film contains over 90 % of the harmful plasticizer DEHA Sri Lanka
  • Is PVC cling film Safe?
  • By the late 1980s, a controversy surrounded the use of plasticized PVC cling film in food packaging applications, with growing concerns that material from plasticized PVC could leach into food and cause harm. However, the plasticizers used in cling film were not phthalates, and cling film was proven safe to use.
  • Are PVC cling films sustainable?
  • A new LCA study confirms that PVC cling films preserve food and contribute to avoiding food waste, in line with the priorities and targets set by the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). This thanks to their environmental / physical / mechanical advantages that ensure a safe and sustainable packaging.
  • Are PVC cling films recyclable?
  • Furthermore, VFSE members do not use of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) of the REACH candidate list, and are committed to continuously improving the environmental impact of their formulations. PVC cling films are fully recyclable: more than 90% of the waste generated in the production process is recycled either internally or externally.
  • Do PVC cling films reduce food waste?
  • A Life Cycle Assessment – applied to the PVC cling film production of Vinyl Films & Sheets Europe (VFSE) member companies and carried out in 2018 by the independent consulting firm Life Cycle Engineering (LCE – www.lcengineering.eu) – shows the benefits provided by PVC cling films in terms of avoided food waste and reduced environmental impact.
  • Is plastic wrap a carcinogen?
  • The PVC in plastic wrap contains toxic elements, including lead and cadmium, as well as a plasticizer known as DEHA. It has been linked to hormone disorders and is a possible carcinogen. Saran wrap is now produced by S.C. Johnson & Son, which has replaced PVC with the more benign PVDC (low-density polyethylene).
  • What are the benefits of PVC cling films?
  • Finally, the recognised excellent machinability of the PVC cling films utilised in the food industry or by retailers generates further benefits in terms of lower machine maintenance, reduced consumption of materials, reduced waste of materials and efficient use of natural resources.

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